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Submitted to Contest #76
David watched as Hannah settled down quietly on the hard wooden chair just across him. She had grown thinner. Why wouldn’t she? She wore a calm demeanour but he was well aware she was rattled inside. For a second, she’d looked as though she were somewhere else. “You know... Orange kinda looks good on your skin.” “You doofus.” Hannah said, her face bearing no special smile. “I'm surprised you made it here in one piece.” David chuckled lightly, settling his hands gently on the table top. Hannah turned her gaze to him. “Trust ...
Submitted to Contest #61
It is three pm and I am already tired of waiting for my flight. Time seems to be very slow today. I could chat or maybe read an ebook but I am not in the mood for any. I got thirsty so I decided to get a bottled water at a shop. I had finished the one I bought earlier. My steps were a little slower than how I normally walked. Probably because I was singing my favourite raggae song; redemption by Bob Marley. As I strolled, I watched an airplane took off. It was a sight I had gotten used to over the years, still, whenever i watched it, I...
Submitted to Contest #57
Each time I saw the headline or post; #1 New York Bestselling Book: The white horse by Teen-Nigerian writer, Laura Orah; a literary success! I fell apart. Though things weren’t always mild for I and my mum, we led a comfortable and calm life even in dad’s absence. Together with my nine-year old brother, James, we lived four miles away from my college in Adankolo. Many students found that unbearable but it wasn’t the case for me. Mum was scarcely around all the time and when she was, you barely noticed. She was a quiet woman while James...
Submitted to Contest #55
"Can you keep a secret?" Kambili's eyes widened. "Was that why you brought me out here?" "O come on Kambili, I am serious." "What did you do now Zante?" "Will you hear me out or let me go?" Zante snapped, Kambili shrugged. "Well," she stopped to check if there was anyone near. "I am leaving Mantulu tomorrow - to the other side." "You want to go to the other side!" Kambili shouted, Zante rushed to cover his mouth with her palm. "Your voice - you foolish boy, someone might hear you," he pulled her hands off his mouth. "...
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