young adult
The voice came through the phone. Faded and yet solid. “Hello? Are you there?” The woman at the other end asked. “What is your emergency?” “Help!” “Where are you? What is your…
The first time we met, I didn’t think we were ever going to speak, not to talk of being friends. I was just resuming my internship position at First City Bank and…
The compound echoed with the laughter of gossiping women and children. It was a chilly afternoon. The trees billowed as if dancing to give the one true God, praise. Like a whip,…
“Hi, I’m Ada. Welcome to my YouTube channel,” I say and freeze. I suddenly can’t get words out of my mouth because I have none stored within. I admit that recording videos…
My story is the typical story of the quiet girl at the back who no one noticed until a guy decided to look in her direction. Yes, it’s predictable, a little comical…
The first thing Anna noticed when she opened her eyes was the blinding white light that seemed to sting her senses. Beep! Beep!! What was that sound? She was lying facing the…
E1: I Am Looking For My Wife E1 – I Am Looking For My Wife JOY There was a knock on the door. Joy got up from her position on the large…
With the rapid tilt towards the reading culture in the 21st century, diverse literature is fast becoming sought after. Being that literature is unarguably the mirror that reflects society, black female authors…
The investigator stared deeply into my eyes as if daring me to tell a lie. He wants the truth, and I can’t give it. I took a deep breath, trying to recollect…
The little girl was playing with a pot of sand behind her house when a young man of about fifteen walked in. He was carrying a heavy bag on his arm. Omosefe…