Original Stories

I Fought My Demons And Relinquished My Soul

I have felt a wave of helplessness for the past days, it has made me weak that my demons are almost making it through. I wish my demons…

The Tale of the Dark-skinned Man

The tale of the dark-skinned man The soul gravitates towards his vanquisher, such is the tale of the dark-skinned man. The air of inferiority complex that fills his…

Four go in

When Four Go In But Three Come Out

What does it mean when four people enter a room but only three make it out? Yes, yes, you are right: a murder just occurred. Sarah blinks like…

Echoes of Sacrifice: The Legend of Aderopo

Arikuyeri, a name whispered through generations in our village, tells a tale of sacrifice and unforeseen twists. In the ancient days when sages walked amongst us, Alegongo, our…

The boy I met in summer school

AVERY: The Boy From Summer School

We met in summer school, which was the best part of my holiday. I’m Avery Turner, and here’s something about me– I don’t know how to fall in…

The month of Ramadan

This Is How To Live For Them

“When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained.” That was what the…

The Origami Beneath The Obeche

Obeche tree at Ita-ota Since childhood, I had always taken solace beneath the Obeche tree at Ita-ota. The coolness and the shade against the scorch of the sun…

To the Guy of the Girl I Met At the Book Hub Meeting

Shalewa was a slay queen, but the Friday night we met, she wore a skirt long enough to cover her knees. Yet, she was stunning. We met at…

Aurora

Love And The Stardust It Brings

Year 2198: Starlight Voyager The Starlight Voyager emerged from hyperspace, and the private space explorer gently cruised in the void. In the darkness of space, stars lightyears away…

Christmas horror

A Christmas Horror: The Betrothal Ceremony

A Christmas Horror: The Betrothal Ceremony Emeka looked around at his extended family. He loved being around them, but that still couldn’t overcome his severe hatred for crowds…