I watched as she cried the shivering of her shoulders the quiver of her words bad demeanor depressive moods the cold shrug the angry rejection the silent treatment the absent presence. The songs she swayed to were clear enough the smiles she bear the moments of laughter scene of pleasure involved you; when you indulged. … Continue reading Love Gone Wrong
“There is a moment during rape, when the girl feels the pleasure too” Dukan’s friends had stated that clearly in his ears several times, but he had doubted, because it sounded impossible. The times he felt the urge, he subdued it. Dukan held himself powerfully against his wish because he couldn’t rape, he couldn’t bare … Continue reading Pleasure - She Likes It?
MY CONFESSION The moment i saw the smile on her face as i open the door to her room that fateful morning, i knew something strange had happened. ‘Good morning dear’ i greeted as i stepped inside. ‘Hi Hazan hope you slept well?’ she replied smiling again on the bed she was lying. ‘You seems … Continue reading My Confession
It was a cold and calm morning in Ibadan with dark clouds gathering in the skies, nature’s way of announcing the sinister event that was about to unfold. They watched Baba Bose walk menacingly towards the cage with his knife dangling by his side. That dreaded moment had come. The cage was in complete … Continue reading The Jurk Jeopardy
Love is not for me, tufia kwa. I’m not going to fall in love. Not like Uncle Sam and that girl he always called ‘Obim’. Every time she came around she would wrap herself in him and they would whisper whatever into each other’s faces with their legs interlocked and their hands hung over their … Continue reading A Shade Of Black (That’s The Way It Is)
A KISS OF DEATH A seeming tranquil water In her grip men falter Wears docile look within frame Just a miscalculated tame In a lift of fingers She pulls a cap Wakes from slumber that lingers A slaughter to a nap She burps air so swift Hisses at the parting gift Froths angrily through top … Continue reading A Kiss Of Death
Ungrateful heart the reason we take others for granted. Greed the reason we think we can eat our cake and still have it. Pride the reason Lucifer fell;the reason we will fail. Perfection we pray for what we want and wish for what we don’t want the reason for turmoil. Paranoia the reason every whisper … Continue reading My Rumblings
Chapter One: Coming to Kano Have you ever made grave mistakes in the past, and felt like committing suicide to put an end to your misery? Have you ever been treated like an outcast by the ones you love just because you refused to let them decide your future? Have you ever been a victim … Continue reading Desert Water: Farewell London
Compliments of the Yuletide, my naija people! Would have sent a chicken, but mine escaped. However, I offer something better. All passionate and skilled creative writers, please take note. The White Mosquito presents a Flash Fiction Challenge themed around the African culture as well as the promise and excitement the New year brings. The best … Continue reading The White Mosquito Flash Fiction Challenge
I marveled at the witty device of the designer of the universe, looking steadily on IJEOMA’S curvilinear body accentuated by the deep cut, body fitting nigerian jersey and a black skirt,i wondered why such a girl will fall in the category of the born on friday instead of sunday,Maybe she was made after God finished … Continue reading My Princess
She’s in the hospital,” her voice shivers, “It has started again.” Oh! This woman would cause me a heart attack. I could feel my blood reducing pressure, from 99 degree boiling point. Mama has been suffering from depression since the demise of her lovely husband. And she would try to console herself with alcohol, … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 4)
…I felt it again that ‘touch’ that ‘stench’ I opened my eyes..though the images were blurry at this point… I recognized the figure…he stood there wearing ‘that look’ I stood and stripped without hesitation I can still feel the sting of his belt on my body… He smiled… I cried… He did it again and … Continue reading My Nightmare
Bidemi watched the dark guy open his bag, looked about briefly and put some books into his bag. Nothing was fishy about him putting books into his back, but Bidemi still felt like watching him. ‘Excuse me, please’, a soronous voice said from his back. He turned back to allow whosoever it was to pass. … Continue reading TUGRIL(The Underground Room In the Library)-1
Merry Christmas It’s the birth of our lord, let us hail he who is our saviour, for he will give us a mentor, to guide us through this tenure so we don’t fall into dungeon. It’s the birth of our redeemer, let us all remember, the sacrifice he made to draw us closer, to the … Continue reading Merry Christmas
” How dare they sing those christmas carols of celebration. ” With the memories of Bisi strongly in my heart, i was so empty. i block out all sight and sounds of christmas. with a cold and heavy heart i chose to alter the calender and omit december. How dare there be festive season! how … Continue reading Christmas Again!!