Prisoners This isn’t where I’m supposed to be. That’s the first thing Selie thought as she was carried down a stairway that led below ground. She bounced on the woman’s shoulder from time to time as they descended the stairs. The woman used one hand to support her and the other held the torch, to …
LIMBO Man is a ‘mini trinity’. A creature carved out in imitation of the Divine Creator, the ordained being tasked to care above all other creations on the face of Ala. Man is but every other wondrous thing created by the Source of all Life with an extra ingredient in the mix… the condiment called …
“Only the Avatar, the master of all four elements, can bring balance to the world.” You know, if you’re a staunch fan of the Nickelodeon series Avatar, you’d be screaming in agreement at the overused quote above. Don’t lose your head though, I only brought it up for a reason. In that universe filled with …
‘Damn it! Lola. I had no idea you went through so much. First with your dad and then mine… and all while you were so young. I can’t even imagine what you had to go through.’ No matter how many men I fuck, no matter how many times I fuck them, I just can’t forget …
Visitors Drip, drip, drip. The Continuous sound of water leaking from the ceiling of the room was all that could be heard. The room was little and could barely fit three people sitting abreast of each other. The walls were peeling from years of dampness and cracked in numerous places. The one window, not so …
I sighed as I got closer. I had played the scenario countless times in my head but still couldn’t deal with the reality of how it would play out. My galloping heart still refused to get itself under control as I approached my classroom. I hesitated as I stood right next to the door. Get yourself together, I muttered under my breath and stepped in. The awful part about missing school for almost a …
In observing gender relations throughout the ages, it is clear to even the blind that for most part there has been a clear disparity in the existential value attached to each gender. While the male happened to be the Hunter, Forager, Lord and Protector, the female by virtue of the above became the subordinate, …
Mr Tosin’s dad said he’ll take care of me. Does that mean he’ll make me work just like daddy before I eat? Will I have to go to someone’s house to take something too before I’m allowed to live here? I don’t understand. ‘What do you mean by “you’ll take care of me”?’ ‘You’ll understand …
Assassins The air was chill, the ground cold and damp. Zak opened his eyes, his vision blurry, he tried to focus and determine his location. The first thing he saw was the night sky, clouds filled his vision letting only a trickle of moonlight through. He managed to sit up, he felt woozy, like his …
If you have not read the book Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Adichie, then stop here. Read no further. Only when you’ve read that timeless classic shall you understand and perhaps enjoy my memories from the book which I want to share. So, in no particular order, here are my 8 unforgettable memories from Purple Hibiscus… …