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Have you ever sat down to think about the things you've done and the outcome that follows suit? You know that thing or something you just believed you can do, had a conversation with your creator, and

Surprisingly, the weather was a bit clearer today, which felt like a miracle because the weather out here has been on the gloomy side for a few weeks now. And it did feel like the angels must have forgotten

"I never thought I'd feel this deep sense of sanctuary in this place, but then, I realized it wasn't just this place but the people." Taking a deep breath, Ana continued. "Though I didn't

I had thought that was all I needed, A piece of you no one knew existed, Something I can hold unto because of how precious it is, Something powerful yet insignificant to others, Something only I know of

Somehow, I knew today would be different when I woke up to an intense chilly morning. I had plans to go for a walk, but things seem not to be going that way. The weather has been in the mourning zone.

Sometimes, it can get super overwhelming. Doing your best to figure things out and watching how your efforts seem futile in every attempt you make. It makes you question a lot of things like; "Are

"Errmm, Nate?" Alex called out with a furrowed eyebrow. "I never knew you were into alcoholic drinks." With hands on the bottle of beer, Nate gulped down the remaining liquid. "I

I thought it'd be different with you. When darkness overshadowed the light, And the sound of your scream pierced my already ringing ears, I had thought with great humbleness that you were different, Different

Going out last night came even as a surprise to me because it wasn't in my plan. I woke up to a stomach upset that was very worrying, which made me cancel the plans that would take me out. However, things

My mama has lots of stories about these things. She talks about them a lot and tells us to always listen to the signs that come our way. While I would listen patiently and maybe try to believe a few, my

I don't even know where to start because right now, my mind is jumbled up. You know the feeling where you have a lot to say but no words to express them? I believe I am at that moment. There's so much

Clearing her throat loudly, Zainab spoke, "We all have to stop mopping around, Mom... Dad, do you think Fatai would want that for us?" Sighing deeply, she continued, "He will get back safely,

Have you ever been so busy that 24 hours feels like it isn't enough? Well, I am in that sort of position right now. One moment, it seems there is still time before night, and the next minute, it feels

I could breathe again in the afternoon because the weather was super friendly. The sunny era seems to be dialling down, and I really like that! Being able to walk in the afternoon with the weather that

It is hard for me to get it. Not that I don't, but sometimes, I'd rather be in denial because I know my reality. The reality of the world I was born in. Reality? Most times, it gets shocking by the minute.

Facing the blank map at the red moon, Frank wore a big smile at the marks that began to show. "Frank.." Sarah called with a gasp. "Yeah, I know. We found the first Egyptian skeleton. Finally,

The air around me tightened.. But before that happened, I was happy when I saw the time I woke up today. It was the same as yesterday, and it felt like I was deducting an hour each(i.e., 2 days ago, I

If I had been told last night that I'd wake up around 12 noon today, I would have scoffed because that's not possible, right? Right? However, it turned out to be very possible. A lot more possible than

This is what you'd hear, From the boneless teeth of old forgotten neighbours, Under the moonlight of a story that was never heard, Of two frail souls who met their death on the same night, How their love

Fears? Yes! It's the eyes that always get me biting lower lip like a starved parrot in need of people's accent, especially at nights. Their eyes give this strange aura that scares the living day out of

Working out and going out? I did exactly that for the whole of today. There was just a few seconds' rest and... that was it. Knowing I would be out today, I did laundry yesterday and did little cleaning