“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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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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5 Points to Consider before Submitting an Article
INTRODUCTION Some young people so want their articles to be published on platforms great and small that they rush to submit such articles without taking care to put some things […]
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JUST STARTING TO WRITE? Keep it short and simple
If you’re just beginning to write for the public, do not attempt composing lengthy or complex pieces. If you’re interested in poetry, do some lines of free verse or simple […]
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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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“DEVIL, DIE ALREADY!” (SHORT STORY)
Nene was marching round like 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 hands […]
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“SISTER, CHECK YOURSELF!” (SHORT STORY)
Intro: Wrote this piece flash fiction two days ago. Hope you enjoy and learn something from it. You are highly blessed in Jesus’ name. “Sister, Check Yourself!” Ngozi had tried […]
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EXPENSIVE JOKE (SHORT STORY)
I went to my see my neighbour, Okwuchi, this morning, on my way back from work. She has been depressed lately because she lost her job and I like to […]
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“WHY MAKE A PROMISE?” (SHORT STORY)
Patrick was so relieved he decided to buy a bottle of soft drink from a passing vendor’s cooler to go with the N100.00 moi-moi he was eating. He was sitting […]
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THURSDAY EVENING RAGE (SHORT STORY)
Intro: This is a fictional story but it’s very convincing. I hope you enjoy it and learn one or two things from it. I welcome your civil reactions to the […]
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PRAYER PARTNER (SHORT STORY)
Intro: This is a fictional story about friendship, prayer partnership and some challenges that come with knowing each other’s secrets. Do comment and share the story when you are through. […]
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FAITH AND FAME CAN BE FRIENDS: JOHN GRISHAM’S LIFE
Just finished reading John Grisham’s 1999 novel, The Testament. The story is about a cranky old billionaire who nullified his will and disinherited all his known children and ex-wives before […]
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