Tag Archives: suspense

Paranoid

October 27, 2015 ojestar 12 Comments

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wished you could reverse the hands of time? The choice we made yesterday they say, shapes who we are today. Like you wished you had chosen that homely but not too fine girl over the fine-faced super model goddess for a wife. Or mundane things … Continue reading Paranoid →

Walking a lonely road

October 10, 2015 chuksukegbu 2 Comments

Every night when I close my eyes, it’s the same as the nights before, I find myself on a journey, a journey to find what I have lost but never had, A journey to a place I do not know and have never seen, A place spoken of only by the whispering of the gods, … Continue reading Walking a lonely road →

Poetry

Taking My Place

September 2, 2015 Idiong Divine 7 Comments

To the man who shouted at me One morning on my way to the gym: ‘I’d like to be like you!” You want to be like me. You want to be me. To take me just like that. You want to just go to a shop And buy me out like a commodity. Very good. … Continue reading Taking My Place →

Poetry

The Coming of Dawn

August 28, 2015 Idiong Divine 2 Comments

Dawn in my country, Unlike the rising sun, Is from the North. It is like a dreamy sleep; A sleep full of dreams. You wake up, You think you have woken up But you realize again You have only just Woken from one of your numerous dreams. And even in this realization, You are still … Continue reading The Coming of Dawn →

Poetry

Coded Verses

August 24, 2015 Idiong Divine Leave a comment

Revelation 13 18 A call for wisdom and understanding. Job 28 28 That wisdom is to have the fear of God And understanding is to abstain from evil. 28 and 28 multiplied and the added is 1 That is oneness between Job and Revelation With regards to wisdom And understanding. So because I need Wisdom … Continue reading Coded Verses →

Romance, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Arike’s Diary II

August 10, 2015 lawore olufemi 3 Comments

Here I am in the arms of a stranger, feeling all the tenderness and love that I have longed desired. It seems God has decided to put a smile on my face tonight after many years of constant abuse and disdain by men. Here I am with someone who is not ready to rush … Continue reading Arike’s Diary II →

Adventure, Editor's Picks, Romance, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Tales Of Lakin - 2

July 17, 2015 Kycee Q 7 Comments

For the previous Tale of lakin, kindly click here Chikere Chikere rolled the stone closer to the fire and sat on it. Bending over, she began to blow the heat trying to ignore the fumes burning into her eyes. If she didn’t know any better, she would have sworn that her ancestors didn’t want her … Continue reading Tales Of Lakin - 2 →

Fiction, Thriller / Suspense

The Victim Part 1

July 13, 2015 kilmah 10 Comments

Moji stared pensively at her reflection in the mirror. Her brown, round eyes stared back at her with skepticism. She held her dark, braided locks up in one hand while she clutched a fancy, brightly colored rubber band in the other. She wore a very short, tight fitting, caramel colored dress, with low heeled red … Continue reading The Victim Part 1 →

Fiction, Horror and Supernatural

Dormitory

July 10, 2015 kilmah 16 Comments

Eleven year old Angie was feeling sad and depressed for the first time since leaving home. It was a Sunday evening and also her first day at boarding school. Her mother had dropped her off hours earlier with a promise to visit later in the week. She had been assigned a bunk bed in a … Continue reading Dormitory →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Novel Excerpts, Thriller / Suspense

Best Kept Secrets

June 24, 2015 Rhoiy 22 Comments

It was one of those windy harmattan Wednesdays in Enugu, a steady swoosh of dust and wind on the untarred streets of Independence layout, that made Noel Ubaka long for a summer holiday abroad. He covered his face to protect himself as he walked up the street. He had gone for a quick jog – … Continue reading Best Kept Secrets →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Craving Hope (XV) Final Episode

June 8, 2015 Rhoiy 22 Comments

The door to the private visiting room opened, and the woman strode through it sluggishly, stopping short at the table where the lady sat head down. “What are you doing here?” A surprised Regina queried as she looked up and saw the woman staring down at her. Rage swirled through her at the sight of … Continue reading Craving Hope (XV) Final Episode →

Editor's Picks, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Craving Hope (XIV)

May 30, 2015 Rhoiy 14 Comments

Weeks passed with agonizing slowness, during which Gabrielle and her children flew to the US to recuperate through therapy and a change of environment. Ifeoma seemed resentful, Ekene was confused, and Gabrielle was exhausted. Ifeoma resented Gabrielle for how quickly she ran into the arms of another man days after her husband’s death. The therapist … Continue reading Craving Hope (XIV) →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Craving Hope (XII)

May 18, 2015 Rhoiy 16 Comments

Ike tuned to Channels, increased the volume on the television set, and held Gabrielle close; her attention focused on the small screen. “I’ve called you here tonight to announce some late-breaking developments in the George Rosenfeld murder case,” The Prosecuting Attorney, Amobi, who was surrounded by a gaggle of reporters, began sombrely. “Due to the … Continue reading Craving Hope (XII) →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Craving Hope (XI)

May 14, 2015 Rhoiy 14 Comments

“Miss Gina?” Gabrielle said, puzzled, but Ike was ahead of her. “You remember this lady?” Ike asked the Chinese woman sharply, silencing Gabrielle with a gesture. She nodded. “Yes, Miss Gina, she is live upstairs.” Her English was still a lot shaken up. She narrowed her eyes at Gabrielle, and beamed a smile. “You now … Continue reading Craving Hope (XI) →

Fiction, Series, Thriller / Suspense

Craving Hope (VIII)

May 6, 2015 Rhoiy 15 Comments

Gabrielle heard about Ike’s leave of absence from her new lawyer, Obiekwe. He had told her that Ike took a leave of absence because he didn’t want to work on the case anymore. “Why?” she asked. “I have no further information.” Obiekwe said. “He’ll still be called to testify against me in court?” “Most certainly. … Continue reading Craving Hope (VIII) →

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Tag Archives: suspense

Paranoid

Further reading

Walking a lonely road

Taking My Place

The Coming of Dawn

Coded Verses

Arike’s Diary II

Tales Of Lakin - 2

The Victim Part 1

Dormitory

Best Kept Secrets

Craving Hope (XV) Final Episode

Craving Hope (XIV)

Craving Hope (XII)

Craving Hope (XI)

Craving Hope (VIII)

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