Storyteller

Abena is dead! She died three months ago and has since been buried!" Joe's words stung deeply as I heard them. I felt like my heart had been seared with a hot iron. I stood there dumbfounded, unable to speak for what seemed like eternity. "I.. I didn't know... I'm I'm sorry..so sorry" I stammered … Continue reading A Bitter Pill

Simi was giddy with excitement. She could not wait to get home and share the good news with her mother. She could imagine how over the moon her mother would feel. She had finally gotten a full scholarship to continue her education. It was a dream come true. Ever since her father died, her mother … Continue reading A Lesson…..

Elizabeth looked confused as she made her way through the busy park. It had been eight long years since she last visited the park. And the memories it brought were not so pleasant. Filled with angst and trepidation, she looked at her wristwatch for the umpteenth time. Rick was twenty minutes late. She looked around … Continue reading A close shave….

I woke up with a start. The dream felt so real. You know, that kind of dream you have where you think you are urinating in an actual toilet only to discover you have wet your bed. I heaved a sigh of relief as I realized I had not wet my bed. I hastily stood … Continue reading Anarchy

People often say you get better as you grow older. Maybe I kinda believed it. Up until now. You see, I recently stumbled on a story I began to write when I was 16 and I fainted. Okay, I didn't faint. Let's just say I was shocked. And impressed. If I didn't know any better, I would have … Continue reading Growth? Or Development??