1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 6

Bade laughed a warm, hearty laugh and told the man that it would not come to that.  His confidence must have reassured the man who assumed a relaxed pose and obeyed Bade’s instructions.  Bade told him to clap his hands …

1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 4

Dotun’s father, Mr. Ogunleye, was a farmer in Isare-Remo, that peaceful town in Ogun State.  He was also a palm-wine tapper, but neither of these two trades fetched enough money to take care of his family of four.  His only …

1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 2

“Which Dauda? Isn’t that the name of Otunba Adekunle’s gateman?” Mrs. Phillips asked in a voice that was devoid of empathy. “N-n-n-o-o-o, ma,” Gloria stuttered.  “Dauda na de mechanic wey dey–” `A quick slap across the face ended Gloria’s explanation. …

1, 2, 3 Disappear: Part 1

  Twice it had happened that morning, and Mrs. Phillips was losing her patience.  She had called this boy almost five times, before he finally answered.  Dotun had only worked for a week, and she was already counting down to …

1, 2, 3 Disappear: My First Published Story in 2014

Yes, it’s true.  1, 2, 3 Disappear is the name of my first published short story this year. Never mind that I actually wrote it last year.  What matters is that it is now available on … you guessed it …

Three Mangoes: Part 2

  If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.  Now for Part 2. Keeping a close watch on her tray of mangoes now resting on the floor outside the shop, she asked the woman who owned the shop, …

Three Mangoes: Part 1

Three Mangoes was the third short story I published on Smashwords.  It’s been out as an e-book since 2012, but I decided it was time to share it in chunks here.  Enjoy and do leave a comment. Mama Risikat set …

The First Kiss: Flash Fiction

Mama Ikotun shivered as she lay on her bed.  She had been suffering from a strange ailment for six months.  The local doctor had initially diagnosed the illness as malaria.  However, as time progressed, and the drugs he prescribed did …

Lost in Lagos? Blame it on the Fine Girls

It happens all the time. Guy meets girl. Let’s assume she’s a fine girl. We don’t really care if the guy is fine because he is going to get lost in a few minutes. Just wait.

New Fiction E-Book: Stay in Berlin (Short Story) – Free on Smashwords

I had written this story weeks ago, but just published it on Monday.  So, who better to tell than you guys? 😀 Stay in Berlin is  a short story set almost entirely in (yup, you guessed right) Berlin, Germany.  Here is …