Catch up on previous chapters HERE It was hard to stop thinking about him. Harder to admit that he had such a severe effect on her. The last time she felt this way about a man was with Mark. She had almost forgotten how restless she could become... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 12
Catch up on previous chapters HERE Toni’s meeting at the BMW office went smoothly. It was her second time with them. After the first presentation on Tuesday, which saw other ad agencies competing for a chance to pitch their campaign ideas,... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 11
Catch up on previous chapters HERE “Daddy, can I get a tattoo when I turn thirteen?” Folarin’s fingers froze over his laptop as he looked daggers at his daughter. Cyrus, just coming in from the kitchen, chuckled. He plumped down beside... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 10
Catch up on previous chapters HERE So the truth was out. Joyce had been a deadbeat mom to Tayo and his younger brother, Dapo. She had engaged in extramarital affairs with other men to put food on the table because her disabled husband had been... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 9
Catch up on previous chapters HERE The scent of Leticia’s perfume stirred Toni from her afternoon nap. She opened her eyes. Her friend was staring intently at her. She bore that look that revealed she wanted attention. Toni looked at the... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 8
Catch up on previous chapters HERE She was having one of those days. Mark was responsible for it. She had returned home after her night with him and hated herself. Buried under her blanket, she wondered if it was all worth it to settle scores in... Read More
Hunger Pangs: A Poem by Amama
The thought and smell of an imaginary beloved taste, Is enough to get your chest clenched, Create watery substances in your mouth And a constantly grumbling belly, Waiting for the sight and taste That could take you to an elevated state of... Read More
Hebetude: A Poem by Adediran Olusade
For a thousand times, I wrung your warmth And tonight, I am pressed to do more Never want to know what this presages But I know that I am fit for this race I have been drowned in your tortures And the pains give me no more pleasure It's not too... Read More
THE FOURTH FINGER – 7
Catch up on previous chapters HERE Anouk Fabrice Kouassi believed her husband was having an affair. The signs were obvious—late nights, secret phone calls, weak excuses to stay in the office, and aloofness towards her. But of course, he... Read More