Theo felt his wife’s hand rest on his shoulder as she dropped a cup of coffee on his working table. Elizabeth smelled of vanilla today, he liked it. He also noticed her movement was hesitant, something was bothering her. “What’s the matter?” When Theo heard Elizabeth sit and sigh heavily, he braced himself for whatever was... Continue Reading →
In Eden... Among the lush landscape and carefree animals lurked a dark being. Like a hawk, he watched and waited, careful not to make a mess of his second plan. As his sharp eyes scanned the garden, he caught sight of the object of his search. Coiled on a tree, was the serpent. Its silver... Continue Reading →
This story is based on actual events and written with permission. Names and some scenes have been altered. When Sandra heard the knock at her door, she knew who it would be. Mark had called earlier saying that he would be dropping by to “see” her. Slamming her book shut, she stood and dragged her... Continue Reading →
When I was in my teens, I acquired this chubby kind of fatness that those around me refused to accept. When they see me and my sister together, they instantly begin to accuse me of eating all the food in the house and starving my siblings. But you know what? I didn’t care. I ate... Continue Reading →
Ronke yelled as she felt the broom come in contact with her back and arms. “I don’t know him-“ her plea was cut short by another assault across her belly. She rolled herself into a ball in a weak effort to shield herself from her aunt’s attack. “I swear to god, I’ll beat the ashewo... Continue Reading →
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