Fiction

A friend came to my house for coffee, we sat and talked about life. At some point in the conversation, I said, “I’m going to wash the dishes and I’ll be right back.” He looked at me as if I had told him I was going to build a space rocket. Then he said to … Read more

Episode 1 by Christabel Nwoko What started out as a simple, no-strings-attached relationship evolved into much more. Maybe it was the jolt of electricity Nancy felt when she first met Jude, or Nancy fell in love with him and lost her senses. The first time they met, Jude could see the aurora dancing in her … Read more

MY HEARTBEAT ****EPISODE 1**** Femi: “…more of you, more of you, more of you, Jesus, more of you….” The entire church was silent as they listened to Femi’s voice giving a rendition of Sinach’s song. Her voice, rich, powerful flowed beautifully and everyone either held their breaths or bowed their heads in prayer. When she … Read more

MY HEARTBEAT ****EPISODE 5**** There were days when Femi felt like the world was out to get her. Today was one of those days. First, her aunt had been angry with her for not helping her pack in the clothes she dried outside the night before but Femi had been in a hurry to get … Read more

MY HEARTBEAT ****EPISODE 1**** Femi: “…more of you, more of you, more of you, Jesus, more of you….” The entire church was silent as they listened to Femi’s voice giving a rendition of Sinach’s song. Her voice, rich, powerful flowed beautifully and everyone either held their breaths or bowed their heads in prayer. When she … Read more

The Longest Night Episode 9 Before 5am, I was up, I had to vent my anger or get busy. I chose the later. I mopped every nook and cranny of the house. By 7am, Uzor and Ada were awake. “Good morning sweetheart”. He said lovingly as he walked toward me. I motioned him to stop. … Read more

At a particular point in my life I considered stealing as an option. Yes. I do not blame people who go into crime. Really it is not their fault. If only you know the number of people suffering every single day, you will give glory to God for your life. Just two weeks back, I … Read more

The Longest Night Author : Unknown Episode 1 It was 8.00pm as I checked the wall clock again for the umpteenth time. Uzor wasn’t home yet. This is unlike him but it was a recent habit adopted by him. Thank God Ada was sleeping she would have quizzed her Dad’s whereabout. I pondered on why … Read more

THE CONGRUENCE Written By Lanre Olagbaju EPISODE 35 When I had temporarily drained my tear ducts, I got up and as angry as I was at God, I knew there was nobody else to talk to but Him. So I played my ‘go-to’ song “I won’t go back”…which is where I started to share my … Read more