short-story

  • Fire on the Mountain

    There’s fire on the mountain. Run run run… A big big fire… run run run. There was no fire, no mountain but somehow, Akpan was running . Something was chasing him but he didn’t know what it was. He tried… Continue reading

    Fire on the Mountain
  • Okokomaiko

    Akpan woke up, panting and drenched in sweat. His hands were stretched out. “Help me,” he whispered but, no one answered. “Has humanity become so bad?” His stomach was growling with pain and hunger. He cried out once more but… Continue reading

    Okokomaiko
  • A room filled with lemons

    Fear Tears Hope Accountability…and more hope What do you do when you find yourself in front of 4 doors? Would you try to open them or just back off? Backing off sounds like a safe option but what if you… Continue reading

    A room filled with lemons
  • A Town Crier in Lagos

    Gon gon gon.  The town crier woke me up. It was early. Way too early for me to be awake. I thought I was dreaming but the sound grew louder and sharper. Why would I hear a town crier in… Continue reading

    A Town Crier in Lagos
  • “Akpabio!” “I can see you. Please open the door! The Bear is coming. It’s coming for me!” I cried.  “Akpabio! Akpabio!” What’s going on? I can see Akpabio. It was dark but the moonlight reflected on my beautiful black skin.… Continue reading

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