ONE-ON-ONE (SHORT STORY)
Ogochukwu was feeling exasperated. Working with her project supervisor, whom she had considered herself lucky to be assigned to, had turned into a nightmare. The problem started right after the […]
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TELLING OFF BIG SIS (SHORT STORY)
Tobenna was exasperated with his sister-in-law, Echetachi, whom his wife called Big Sis. Her bossiness wasn’t mildly irritating, it was unbearable, he thought. His first encounter with her was during […]
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HOW A ‘HANDYMAN’ STOLE MY GIRLFRIEND (SHORT STORY)
Eight months ago, my life was as close to perfect as anyone could ever hope for. I had a superb job working remotely as a computer programmer and I was […]
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A TOUGH CHOICE (SHORT STORY)
Zerendu tried to match the excitement of her cousins as they clamoured to dress her up. She let them argue over what she should wear: she had a walk-in closet […]
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FIVE MARKS (SHORT STORY)
Intro: With the story below, I wish UNN students the best in their exams commencing this week. I extend the same good wishes to all young people in other schools […]
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“WHY CAN’T YOU BE LIKE PETER OBI?” (SHORT STORY)
Linda unwrapped the latest gift from her fiancé, Dominic, with trepidation. “What in the world is this?” she muttered. It looked like a world receiver but it was light and […]
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The Wine Gift (Short Story)
Chibundu was very angry as he left the headmaster’s office. “I’m the one that looked for trouble,” he blamed himself. “If I had just visited my parents and left as […]
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SOCHI AND THE EYE SURGEON (SHORT STORY)
Sochi gave special care to cleaning her room at Emekuku, Owerri that Saturday morning. It had been three weeks since her NYSC passing out parade and she was back at […]
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“WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR?” (Short Story)
Tanya and Celeste were out celebrating. Celeste was paying and she was in a generous mood. They were having shrimp cocktails with white wine in one of Manhattan’s classy restaurants. […]
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HEATHER AND HER HUSBAND (SHORT STORY) #3
Introduction: Towards the end of the last episode, Heather’s sister, Andrea, conversed with her husband’s cousin, JohnPaul, on the matter of Pago’s infidelity and Heather’s determination to do something drastic […]
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HEATHER AND HER HUSBAND (SHORT STORY) #2
Preamble: In the first episode of this story, Heather accidentally learnt that her husband was into a serious relationship with another woman and planned to confront them with her Glock. […]
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HEATHER AND HER HUSBAND (SHORT STORY) #1
What is the best way to handle a cheating husband? Heather knew exactly what she wanted to do but ….
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LIVING ON THE EDGE (SHORT STORY)
That was the kind of living on the edge he yearned for- doing whatever it takes to talk people committed to destroying their lives like Jogbe had and Daryl was in the process of, off the ledge.
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HUMBLED (Short Story)
Nkechi was getting impatient as the okada man searched for her N300.00 change. She had missed most of the church service for her friend Chiamaka’s wedding, that last Saturday in […]
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DECEPTION (SHORT STORY)
She was saving herself for marriage and that was the reason she befriended Kayla, a serious student and decent Anglican who wouldn’t pressure her to sleep with anyone.
Well, Kayla was determined to do just that: sleep with anyone, and if possible do it frequently before she left the campus.
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“DEVIL, DIE ALREADY!” (SHORT STORY)
Nene was marching round like the other congregants, screaming and shaking her head. Her three-year-old frame was mimicking the other worshippers. At some point, she stood with legs apart, both […]
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