I’ve always been fascinated by mirrors. Call me vain, but there’s something about my reflection that keeps me transfixed. The way the glass captures my every movement, the silent acknowledgment of my existence, it feels almost magical. Raising my hand, I gently touch my cheek, smiling at the girl staring back at me. She […]
Where I come from, girls pray for this day and go over and beyond to look perfect. I am like them, gaping at my reflection in the mirror as my eyes well up. I just couldn’t hold back the tears even though my make-up artist had begged me to. I mean,
As I stepped into the economics class on that sunny Monday afternoon, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. It had been a while since I’d delved into the world of economics, having focused primarily on science during my academic journey. But with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams
Stupid Heart In the enchanting town of Willowdale, where sunflowers bloomed in every colour of the rainbow and music filled the air, 17-year-old John lived a life filled with wonder. He spent his days attending Willowdale High, playing guitar in a local band, and exploring the surrounding woods with his best friends, Finn and Lily
Spawn of the Mirage was shortlisted for The Lord’s Scribe TLS writing contest 2024 and was published in an anthology alongside 19 other shortlisted stories. The Christian-themed anthology, ‘Babies for Lunch’ is available for free on Selar. ~~~ Dala Hills, Kano 06-09-2098 The scalding sun rays were only circumvented by the gust of wind generated
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INSPIRED BY TITUS 3. “Hey, stop there!” A high-pitched masculine voice threatened. I turned a deaf ear and kept running to where my legs could take me. I could feel the sounds of the heavy feet getting heavier as if many people were chasing me. I swiftly looked back and saw countless guards that looked
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Weight of Wings Maya’s eyes sparkled as she recalled her childhood days. Growing up in a small village surrounded by lush green forests and vast fields, she spent most of her days exploring the outdoors with her two best friends, Rachel and Jake. Her parents, Asha and Rohan, encouraged her curiosity, often taking her on
Debby stood in front of the dressing mirror, adjusting her gele for what felt like the hundredth time. She wasn’t even looking at her reflection anymore, she was just trying to stay busy, to distract herself from the chaos in her chest. Today was her best friend Chisom’s wedding, and Debby was the best lady.
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My face lit up with joy and a wide grin revealing my missing dentition as I gazed up at the tall figure before me. He held a tray balanced with three plates, each covered with another plate. With a warm smile, he handed me one of the plates. I scurried off excitedly to join my
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Blurb Christmas for Binta, daughter of one of the richest Real Estate Brokers in Lagos State, is a bitter-sweet season. When plans change from a fairytale dream in a much-coveted amusement park on Victoria Island to a rundown mansion in the suburbs of Badagry, Binta feels her entire holiday is turning into a Christmas nightmare.
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