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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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING BOOK REVIEWS ON WORKS OF FICTION
Introduction: The first part of this series discussed the meaning of fiction and the elements that constitute it. The second part explained how valuable fiction is and how to write […]
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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING EFFECTIVE FICTION
Introduction: Part 1 of this series explained the meaning of fiction and the components that it is crafted from. This second part of the series delves into what makes fiction […]
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ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP A STORY (A Focus on Fiction)
Introduction: This is the first of a three-part series on fictional writing. This segment explains what fiction is, its different forms and the components that a fictional story (like other […]
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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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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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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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BUT FOR HIS GRACE (SHORT STORY)
Intro: This is a fictional story about friendship, generosity and grace. There’s also new love towards the end. Enjoy and kindly share across social media. You are blessed! BUT FOR […]
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MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR (SHORT STORY SERIES)
PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES You are welcome! The story you’re about to read is fictional. It’s not a reflection of how I think and talk. Thankfully, the chief character-narrator is […]
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A MIND OF HER OWN (II) SHORT STORY
The Story So Far God used Didi, a civil servant and part-time evangelist, to lead Bridget to Christ a little over a year ago. Didi has been very supportive and […]
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A MIND OF HER OWN (I) SHORT STORY
Bridget watched her mother in the Lord, Didi, and a brother in the church, Zion, whispering in the corner. From their occasional glances in her direction, she knew they were […]
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“PLEASE, MAMA, WAIT FOR ME!” (SHORT STORY)
Eziaha couldn’t stop the tears from falling. It seemed like she was in a world of her own in the 14-seater commuter bus. For all their reputed speed, this Peace […]
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“WHAT HAVE I GOT MYSELF INTO?” (SHORT STORY)
Chinedu averted his eyes from Nonye. She was gazing at him with so much love and it was making his mission so much harder to execute. He had been wondering […]
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