Prologue In that lingering thread of space and time Where life fades slowly like a dying chime Death stands about like a beastly black knight His aspect grave, his cold eyes a terrifying sight.… Read More Malice and the Many-Faced God
It was 11:45pm. I fought with all the strength I had, but he was way stronger than I was. I made to stand, but his weight was like a deluge, keeping me still on my desk. Then he snaked his way through the pores of my skin, like gas seeping out of canister. That was… Read More Sleep[100 word story]
Ozioko took the stairs two at a time. His face was dressed in a beautiful linen of joy. He sang as he snaked through the phalanx of people towards the maternity ward. His wife of 11 years just put to bed. It had been such a struggle all those years. Nine months ago, it had… Read More Morning flower, evening wretch[100 word story]
‘Polo Park Mall’, announced David as he entered the taxi. The driver’s eyes widened as recognition hit him. God does answer prayers. Few kilometres to the mall, he auto-locked the car, sped past the mall and raced for Obiagu. ‘Hey, I said Polo Pa….!’ ‘I know referee!’ the driver snapped, stepping on the gas. ‘You… Read More Penalty[100 word story]
The grassland danced in frenzy, their waists swaying in rhythm with the wind. Overhead, the sun shone brightly, glinting off their brown skins. Somewhere, a dark-spotted beast crouched, its cold eyes pierced the grasses and settled on a young antelope idly grazing. Then there was a rustle. The head of the antelope sprang up, its… Read More Prey [100 word story]
My mother slowly opened her eyes and a fresh wave of chill washed over me. They had fled deeper into their sockets. The hungry beast eating her up had left nothing, not even a single hair of her head. She took my hand and I feel such a cold limp hold that disembowels me. Clouds… Read More Cancer[100 word story]
James groaned, his member was tearing at his shorts. He turned to his wife, grooving for her thighs, hoping she would comply. ‘James!’ she snapped, pushing off the lustful hand. ‘I have to get up early for work. I can’t do it this night.’ ‘Beatrice, you are always getting up early. We haven’t had sex… Read More Eat and have your cake[100 word story]
