Soldiers with black faces and long guns dotted the road leading to the presidential villa, though they chatted with each other you could sense the focus and alertness in their demeanor. It was obvious it would take a war to … Continue reading Killing Abacha
I woke up to whispers of my name from a familiar voice then a vigorous tug on my ankle. I heard the name calling in my unconscious surreal realm before it slowly transcended to reality, the physical contact confirming I … Continue reading Same sex
Staring at him brought back the pains of years past, pains that were etched deep into the fabrics of her being. No matter how much she tried, the countless therapies and shrinks she indulged, she could not get herself to … Continue reading Molested
He alighted from the taxi at the bus stop, staggering all the way. The driver hurriedly jumped out of his car and went after him demanding for his fare calling out to the alighted passenger a number of times. It … Continue reading Suicidal
The bullet whizzed past shattering the car window, shards of glass raining down on me. My heart pounded in my chest as I realized that was really close but I was willed not to die today. I crouched lower basking … Continue reading Squad Diablo: Fire for fire
The captain decided he should let the slaves get some air, they had been traveling nonstop for sixteen days and the bunch had been shackles to the floorboards in the lower deck the whole time. It was going to be … Continue reading La Wazza slave uprising
I knew it was hunger I felt, sometimes I get my feelings mixed up. The need for solace sometimes feels like hunger. I’ve never been good at differentiating. The honking of a passing trailer rings in my ears. So many … Continue reading Lunatic
The school excursion bus had no free seat as they made their way to the house of Mrs Bridget Okosisi. The distance was not a near one, almost four hours from their school but as the teacher had explained to … Continue reading Through her eyes
The hotel lobby was exquisitely furnished, bric-a-bracs lined the walls, the settee plush and comfortable. Soft music wafted through hidden speakers. The big wall screen television showed football without audio. The hotel oozed class and was acknowledged as one of … Continue reading Sugar daddy
The night was chilled as a cold breeze blew from the north. The moon was half full illuminating the tombstones at the graveyard. The ambience was eerie and quiet except the occasional hoot from an owl and another sound Loomsay … Continue reading Bondum graveyard
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