short stories

Long distance relationship story

Long Distance

A struggle with communication unravels a young couple’s long distance relationship.

lover

Hello Dead Lover

The restaurant was a 5-star ++, no doubt and anyone would be impressed. I sat across the table and listened to him tell me about himself and his background. His mom was…

family ties

Family Ties

The two best friends sat cross-legged in the living room. The table that stood before them was a beehive of surly activities. Bills from service charges, appeals from charity, weekly magazine covers,…

Change

When Change Comes Knocking Unexpectedly

There are several things you learn when you get married. First, you learn to set expectations. Secondly, you learn to not live by any of those expectations. When we first got married,…

The Choice

I met Tomide when I was on a date with Daniel, in fact, he introduced us. Daniel told him to keep me company while he went to the bathroom. Tomide was inquisitive…

I hate Christmas Stories

I Hate Christmas (E1-E2)

E1: I Hate Christmas E1: I Hate Christmas A psychic told me that I was going to find love this Christmas. I didn’t believe it of course. I am a God-fearing woman,…

the hypocrite

Your Neighbor, The Hypocrite

You close your eyes and hiss like the biggest snake in the city as the intense shouts of ‘die by fire’ reverberates and shake the very core of the old building. The…

An Erring Woman

The day he was set to be buried, I was not allowed near the body. They told me that it was against the traditions and customs. A woman must not go near…

#100: Daddy dearest

Read Inspired Tidlog Transcript Scene One (4:30am…Dave’s dad asleep in the background) Dave’s mom:

like your dad

Like Your Dad

Gregory felt guilty going behind Ope’s back like this but he had no choice. If she knew what he wanted to do, she would never let him go through with it. She…