Under the shade of an old mkone tree, Baya waited. The coastal breeze whispered through the leaves as the waves in the distance crashed gently on the banks of Nzovuni River. He glanced around, fidgeting with his worn-out wristwatch, his heart heavy with the weight of what was to come. This was their spot, a…
Life is a journey, a long, winding road filled with unexpected turns and crossroads. I never imagined that my own journey would lead me to her, a woman who would change the course of my life forever. It all started on a seemingly ordinary day, the kind that drifts by without much consequence. But that…
I stood at the back of the church, my heart heavy with a sorrow I never imagined I could feel. The familiar scent of roses filled the air, mingling with the soft hum of the saxophone playing in the background. It was the same song we once danced to in my living room, late one…
Emily sat by the window of her small, dimly lit apartment, her gaze fixed on the city below. The world outside buzzed with life, a stark contrast to the stillness inside her. It had been a year since she had lost her job, her confidence, and, most painfully, her sense of purpose. Each day was…
In the heart of a bustling city, under the glow of a thousand lights, Daniel sat alone in the grand hall of the luxurious hotel he had booked for his wedding. The room, adorned with opulent decorations, stood silent but for the soft hum of the air conditioner. He stared at his reflection in the…
After Samantha was born, the doctors had warned her mother against getting pregnant again. “Your spine is strained.” they had explained, “It is bent. It’s a miracle you survived this process. It will not hold the weight of carrying another child to full term. Do not get pregnant again. You would be putting both your…
Rehema came home running and panting. Her mother was attending to her potato vines in the backyard. “Mum, I am home” Rehema called while knocking at the door. “Yes I am here, who is it?” replied Rehema’s mother “It’s me your daughter,” Rehema answered. The mother left her activities in the field and quickly returned,…
