by Richard Anietie Oh fear, oh fear what ties have I with you? Why have you smitten me with horror You had beclouded me with dread And let me see my death before I truly die Fear, you kill me daily, but I am raised again You show me the blood in... Read More
Here’s the Bell
He had trouble swallowing after the radiation fried his esophagus like a piece of bacon inside his body where the cancer busily went about its mission of death. Trouble eating, trouble breathing, trouble, even, drinking tiny sips of... Read More
My Supposed Heaven
by Joseph Chimezie. I watched my Mum pack my clothes, my best clothes especially, slowly and well folded. One by one, she put them inside the box she had bought for me the previous day. “Don’t just stand there, dress up! ” “But, Mom, is it... Read More
In The Shadows – 13
Click HERE for previous episodes. “Turn the air conditioner up some more” Zach said to the driver, peeling off his jacket in the back of the car. It was one of his boss’ many cars. It was a hot day, he needed another shower and his terrace to... Read More
Not So Happily Married – 2
Click HERE for previous episode. Did she just say make me happy, I thought, a scowl covering my entire face. Some people commit evil acts and expect the people they wrong to behave as if it never happened. Even God forgives but He doesn’t forget. I... Read More
The Ex Factor – 15
Click HERE for previous episodes. Lies can forever be kept hidden, except when you mention ‘forever’ you introduce Time, who is a distant relative of Truth. I left my seat and reluctantly walked towards where my s4 was wailing; phone calls... Read More
Short Story – The Scar
by Olufunke Femi Ojo. I know mother had warned me about the swings in school but everyone played on it. I saw nothing wrong in having fun with my friends so today I was going to disobey mummy. One day of disobedience won’t hurt. A 6 year old... Read More
RUMOR HAS IT – Finale
Click HERE for all episodes of Rumor Has It. Bobby threw his head back in laughter. It was amazing how one lady could make him feel so light and at ease. That feeling was alien to him. He had always only known how to feel responsible for someone... Read More
My Name is Woman, Hear Me Roar
by Dawn Wilson. She drove up to her gate tired and in a real hurry to just get in and lie down. Work had been a harrowing affair with clients screaming their requests which she hurried and struggled to fulfil with her boss on one side, breathing down... Read More