‘Here’s your money,’ Luke shot a few wads of bills her way as she pulled up her fishnets to her thighs. She hooked them to her pants before she took the money from his hand. ‘This is way too much.’ She gawked at the... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘Moremi’ by Edoziem Miracle
In the beginning, God created the heavens. He gave it a short, almost stubby nose, a round face, deep brown eyes, soft hair, and brown skin. He looked at it, saw it was good, and called it Moremi. Then He created me. Gave me lips and made kisses and... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘I Remember’ by Onyebuchi Obiokor
I remember the first time we met, it was raining like the heavens were at war with men, and I remember thinking what if the world was going to become Noah 2.0. As disturbing as that was, a more deep-seated dread snaked down my spine. Walking from... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘This Is How A Thing Loses Its Meaning’ by U.M. Umoh
Love is ……. If, at the start, a thing is not properly defined, it allows for modifications and inclusions made to suit personal preferences. This breeds misconceptions. Love na scam. Your story will begin on one of those... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘Flashlight Invasion’ by Ugochukwu Ogbonna
Daniel and I are kneeling in the Principal’s pocket-sized office. Our faces simply that of woebegone, our heads hanging loosely, downwards, foreheads plastered with sweat. The air in the now crowded room is gently invaded by the feral stench... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘God’S Droppings’ by Chimezie Ifesie
To catch beady drops of rain and wear them around your neck has always been a great fancy of yours. You sit on the veranda on days when the rains rush to leave the sky and burrow deep into the earth, watching them fall, wishing that it will slow down... Read More
#LoveLiteratiContest – ‘Night Woman’ by Adi’ Ekpe
She always stood by the traffic light at Allen hill hollering at ’em sweet men. She, a lady of the night. She would spend the night in their embrace, giving out all of her-her prowess, her charms and love. She would escort them back home to... Read More
Love Literati Contest 4 – Call for Submissions
It is that time of the year, again, when people celebrate love and their loved ones. In the spirit of love, we are bringing back one of our favorite activities of the year – the Love Literati Contest. This activity helps us celebrate love in a very... Read More
Love Literati Contest: Winners!
Hey Elsians, We have come to the end of the 3rd edition of the Love Literati contest hosted by ELSiEiSY blog and sponsored by Ebony & Indigo Natural Skin Care Boutique, Dhoney Beadz and Friends of ELSiEiSY. I am sorry for the delay. I was to make... Read More