sHORT sTORIES

I sat looking out the window that morning. It was a beautiful day, I remember it so well. It was the first the sun had shone in two weeks. In my head, thoughts raced. I didn’t want to convince myself I had made a decision, though within the core of my heart, I knew I was going to do it. Being the last child in a family of 5, it was natural for all attention to be on me, or so I thought. But I struggled each day to make myself visible to all. I did not exist. Mum and dad were overly preoccupied...

Nii Armah yawned as he lazily climbed down the hard bed. His alarm had woken him up, it was constantly set to 4.00AM. He wished he could sleep some more, but there was just so much to do. He had promised Daavi he was going to do an early delivery, it wasn’t in his nature to disappoint. He recalled the discussion he had had with Adjetey and Komla at the football field, it sounded really appealing. They had mentioned a new business in town that could fetch more profit than what he was presently...

He looked on, struggling with the gag. His hands and feet tied up as they took turns to rape her. She was only 6 years old and his favourite child. Daggers cut through his heart, the pain he felt was indescribable, yet, he could do nothing. His helplessness overwhelmed him with grief, as he looked to them for mercy. He had never imagined a thing ever so brutal could happen to him. His eyes bled as he turned to look at his wife, the sight was beyond any pain one could ever bear. She laid...

I saw Ada in a very skimpy skirt in town, you should have seen her looking like a fille de joie. I was very appalled, I’m sure you didn’t see her leave the house, Obi said without any apologies to Uche his friend.  Oh I actually did. I bought her some new clothes, I’m sure it was one you saw her in, Uche nodded unperturbed. That’s terrible then. You should see my girls, they are constantly well dressed, with their hair always covered. I love their commitment to the things of God, and how much...

Somethings in life you can never change, no matter how hard you try. The scars will be there to constantly remind you of the memories you so badly want to forget. For every opportunity you have to live now, make it count. If I could ask for one last thing, it will be to live again, but what more time do I have, than to wait till death comes, Yedda said as she wiped the tears that trickled down. She was bent on making lasting impacts in the lives of young girls with every opportunity she had....

Garvin, I really can’t do this anymore, it hurt so much the last two times. You promised it wasn’t ever going to happen again. I know May, but it wasn’t intentional, you know you can’t keep it please, it will hurt both of us so much and destroy this beautiful thing we share. I love you deeply, and wouldn’t want to lose you to anything. You bring me so much joy, I can’t think of a day without you, I cease to exist without you, my life is a rainbow of beautiful colours because you’re in it. I...

Tired and sleepy, Mia pushed herself to finish the post she was reading. It was already past midnight. Thoughts of her dad crossed her mind, she is his little girl. If only he knew who she really was, she shrugged, dropping her phone. It buzzed before she could close her eyes. Picking it up, she curiously searched to see who it was. Hi, missed you, Dylan, the guy on the other end said. Mia, not wanting to engage in any chats that night, turned off her phone, and slept off. Dylan couldn’t get...

Torgbo screamed as the pain run right through his brain, it was intense. That must have been a very big rod, he whimpered. His feet bled, the cut must be really deep, but he couldn’t stop, at least not now. He looked back to see if they were still coming. He had been running all night, the darkness was hostile. He could see the eyes that watched him, they flickered as he dragged himself by. He shivered at the thought of what else could be in that thicket. Fear gripped him as he remembered what...

Jenny could see the house from a distance. Her heart beat faster than ever. She was excited, a part of her was afraid, but refused to listen to the voice that gently nudged her to turn back. No way! She fought it, her mind was made. Her friends couldn’t all be wrong. Could something truly be wrong with her? She was bent on showing them that she was just like every one of them. She smiled to herself as she thought of all the reactions she was going to get from them, how differently they were...

It’s just for a night, Slut. Besides you should even count yourself lucky I came back to you, it’s usually not my style, he grinned sarcastically.Can we already get it over with, Ruby said to the man, disgusted by the stench of cigarette and gin from his breath.Cleaning up the room that morning, that feeling was back again. Amanda’s words echoed in her ears. Ruby shrugged it off as she hurriedly went to throw out the refuse. Really, she needed all the money, she needed to buy all her books,...