Oyo Empire, Western Africa. 1650 All members of the Supreme Council of the Oyo Mesi and Ogboni fraternity were present. They sat on polished wooden stools that lined the ancient walls of the throne room, and each held his face stiff and unyielding, filling the place with that air of impending doom. Ayibi sat, relaxed on his... Continue Reading →
“What did you tell them at your little women’s meeting?” Henry’s voice was low. Ruth’s hand trembled slightly as she cleared the dinner table. When she remained silent, anger rose swiftly, but he chose to hide it. “Are you deaf? Is that what they teach you at that meeting? To be a deaf, stupid woman?... Continue Reading →
Margret drummed long fingers on the steering wheel as she glared at the traffic light. She was certain it had been red for the last six minutes. Any day any time, she preferred traffic wardens; at least those were humans, you could give them a piece of your mind and expect a response. But how... Continue Reading →
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