878 BC. Sidon From her place behind the gauzy curtain, Jezebel took in his general appearance--his bland expression, graceful fingers that constantly pushed stubborn locks off a strong forehead, and deep pink lips that were pressed in a flat line. He was the youngest at the gathering, maybe a few years older than she was.... Continue Reading →
Somewhere in Eastern Nigeria, 16th of June, 1968 I avoided looking at the dead man’s face even as I approached. My intention was to quickly search the body for weapons and ammunition. I wasn’t particularly picky, even a knife would do at the moment. Guilt scratched at the back of my mind, preaching a sentimental... Continue Reading →
There are two times I remember intense pain waking me from sleep. First was a bad case of food poisoning in my first year at the university; nearly died. The second was when I was in JSS 2 or JSS 3, can't remember. It felt like a chainsaw was let loose in my stomach. From... Continue Reading →
"How can you put pad and bread in the same nylon bag?" I looked from the pack of sanitary pads in my hand to my immediate younger bro's face and asked, "Can't you see it is unused?" He shrugged and said, "But it's pad." I merely smirked and proceeded to swipe the pack of sanitary... Continue Reading →
Jerusalem 38 A.D. Demas drummed stubby fingers on the polished table surface and flatly stared at the distraught woman seated in front of him. She reminded him of a mouse—small features, sharp dirty face, and piss poor. "I do not know what to do. He hasn't spoken or eaten in days. The other day—" the... Continue Reading →
Precious Nkem 