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Abigail Slimzy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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All that glitters is not gold

Ella, Ella,Ella! This name echoed through the open widows. At first, it was like a flash of light and the next minute, it seemed as a smoke coming out from a burning bush. Ella has always been a fun-to-be with kind of lady. Her dress sense, her sense of humor and her ability to lighten up moods is second to none. High school life has really eaten deep into her that she always feel free to share her thoughts with people around her. I really don't know the best adjective to describe Ella when it comes to expressing herself. She could go on and...

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It was My First Time

Weekly Contest #58

Erica a fair and beautiful girl. Her long dark hair was another feature added to her beauty. She was a smart girl who loved adventure and one of her hobbies was trying "something new". Erica in school would create funny objects using her exercise books and sometimes her pen. Growing up with her little sister Vee she would always want to take her to the river and watch the fishermen and also the old women who always come to the river to wash lots of clothes. Erica loved the beauty of nature and for that reason, would always what to go for si...

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It's Now an Open Secret*

Weekly Contest #55

The family of Abalanze of Umuneze clan in Osisioma kingdom has been known for special powers possessed by every male child born into the family. The weird thing is, they are born crippled and either deaf or blind or born with one eye. This physical challenge never deter them not to be strong and ironically, they were seen as the strongest in the land irrespective of their physical challenges. From the first generation, it was so and as time went on, it became a concern for the people to know the secret behind their gifted powers. Abalanze is...

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I Need a Second Chance

Weekly Contest #54

They say the right time to plant a tree is Now!They say, opportunity comes but onceThey say, delay is dangerousThey say, no condition is permanentThey say, time heals the wounds of hard time.They say, mistakes is inevitableIs it true, everyone deserves a second chance?This I thought was a rhetorical question. I never saw it coming, I never believed we will ever have a reason to go our separate ways. The feeling was natural, the love was pure, the words were true and good thoughts were all that poured out of our innocent minds. We have always...

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It Wasn't Intentional*

Weekly Contest #52

It feels good to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Yes, you feel like having the world at the tip of your finger. I never thought on a good day, I will be caught in a web that I know it's not right but how did it happened? Will then be the question. Living a carefree life has always been the goal!I never for once thought that carelessness isn't just doing things with no act of seriousness or care.It knowing what is wrong but not having an idea of it.Knowing that it's wrong not to look before crossing the road whether busy or not, st...

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*Just 20 Minutes 2 I Do!

Weekly Contest #52

Have you ever been in love?As a girl who wished to grow up into a lady and possibly, a mother, have you in a moment thought of seeing yourself in that white balloon gown, slits or fitted?Have you imagined for a second how you'd want your wedding day to be? Invitation of friends and well-wishers.? You, beautifully dressed with your face coated with all manner of makeups?You, hearing people call you akwanwa!Ugegbe oyibo! The latest bride in town?If all these and more have in one way or the other filled your head then you know exactly what am t...

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*I Thought You Were Gone*

Weekly Contest #52

Sitting under the mango tree was Bob Willington. A fair skin young man. He was my brother's best friend. Unlike him, today was different. He walked straight to the mango tree sat on the three-legged stool and gazed at the scorching sun. I sat on the corridor looking at him like a lost sheep. What could be the problem?Not even a hi!Not even the name he calls me, Ju*Not even my usual pack of chocolatesThis is more to what meets the eyes*Finally, he called...Ju!Call me your brotherAt first, I thought I was getting my pack of chocolates as usual...

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#My Crush#

Weekly Contest #51

* Gazing at the dazzling lights that bring brightness to the dark night* I'd be fair to myself. I come in peace! *YOU* are my friend. Would it be am going off?Here, I have my pen and paperI need answers!On the mirror I see a reflection of me.Behind me is that face.Yes! That face .It's unclear* I can't comprehend.But I feel he is here.I hope he is and not as far as *YOU* the lights above my head.*******My instinct tells me you are not far but why then can't I reach you, Mr? Why stand behind me and your face unclear?Your image reflect on my mi...

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#The Chosen One#

Weekly Contest #51

Supernatural power is a gift that anyone could wish to have. In the land of Olamili, it was known that the inhabitants were terrorized and haunted by the invaders from neighbouring lands. The king, Igwe Ugodibua was known for his firmness and justice. The villagers lived in total fear of the unknown. At sunset, men of the land in their numbers start running home to protect their wives, children and yam barns. They were all known for their hardworking and strong zeal. The invaders were always at alert to get what they wanted without the peopl...

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#The Young Shall Grow!

Weekly Contest #51

Seedlings need a firtle land to spring forth and grow out into trees blessed with fruits. Yes! Afamefula and Chike were childhood friends from Obodoama village. As little boys with great dreams and aspirations to grow up and become famous in life, the duo kept watering their plant of becoming great in life with words of encouragement and dertmination. Life took a different phase as one of Chike's Uncles who lived in the city, Abuja to be precise came back to the village and decided to take Chike with him.It was indeed a moment of loneliness ...

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#The Past Came Knocking#

Weekly Contest #51

Life is a web, so many do not understand the mystery behind it. The saying "I thou know always comes at last". Growing up as a child, Agnes was loved by all. Her parents showered her with so much love and care. Neighbours and well-wishers always appreciated her parents for the good morals instilled in her. Agnes' beauty was compared to the riding of the sun and the dazzling light of the stars. Her long hair, pointed nose, straight legs and good body stature was indeed magnificent! Because of these qualities, Agnes was the talk of the town. B...

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Great Famine

Once upon a time, there lived a prestigious king named king Afamefula. He was known for his greatness and fair judgements. In the land of "Obodomma" things were going on well, other villagers will always wished to be like people from the land of Obodomma. Their men were known for hardworking and full of strength. Their major occupations were farming, hunting and trading. Their women were known for bead marking and basket weaving. People from other clans come in innumerable numbers to patronize them in their beads. Some of them also have good...

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