short stories

Spirit child

Spirit Child

“Push! push!! push harder!!!” The nurse continued to yell as I struggled to follow and focus on her loud instructions. I was slowly losing it, and it felt like a thousand spears…

Crazy Things

Disclaimer: Most of the dialogues are written in Nigerian pidgin. I looked around, the pungent smell of sweaty armpits mixed with excessively sprayed perfume choked my lungs, causing my nostrils to twitch…

#88 Only for the strong

comments Read Inspired Tidlog Transcript Scene One  Caption: Ada goes to a Protest with her friend  Ada’s Friend: Won’t we eat before matching?  Ada: We don’t need at the protest. it is…

In-between

Diana sat in the middle row, right in the centre of the pew. Squashed in-between Simon’s cousin Tega – who he only saw once every couple of years – and his obese…

desiree

Desiree (E1 – E5)

Newly unemployed, heartbroken and borderline broke, Desiree decides to forget her troubles at a wedding weekend in Ibadan. Her ex’s wedding! What could possibly go wrong?

Second Chance

I sit and stare at her with fear and sadness in my heart. She’s seated there facing me like a statue with a distant gaze locked in her eyes. Just like all…

I Can’t Keep Up

“I am tired of your father,” Annie’s mother’s voice sounded stern on the phone, similar to the way she sounded when she would scold her as a little kid.  “I am tired…

What It Means To Love A Woman

“What has come over you?” I asked. Jamie ignored me and brushed past quickly to the other side of the room to stand before the mirror. Staring angrily at her reflection, I…

#86 Pre-Morterm

comments Read Inspired Tidlog Transcript Scene One  Caption: Ada and her friend are having a good time in a clear field.  Ada’s Friend:AHHHHH! a snake just bit me on my bum!  …

#85 Play Dates

comments Read Inspired Tidlog Transcript Scene One  Caption: Dave talking to his Friend.  Dave: Why are you frowning?   Dave’s Friend: I’m Bored   Scene Two Caption:Dave came up with an idea.…