Author: Temitope Fakeye

“Pelumi, Pelumi.” I awoke startled to both concerned faces. A quick scan of reality registered that the last moments was just a dream, though it didn’t feel like it. I…

The scent of nature wafting in the gentle breeze made for a heady combination as I turned in circles absorbing the setting sun in the cloudless sky. In the distant…

I heard the murmur and slowly awakened to it. Pain sprang on my arm, a reminder of my fall the previous night. Back then, It didn’t hurt this much. I…

Kamiye’s tears had receded. All she gave off now were gentle sobs, as she stared numbly into space. The whole family too was spent from weeping. Tade had reclaimed her…

The Queen was everything I had imagined and more. The woman, her presence and personality commanded so much respect that unnerved the average person. Kazeem like all her subjects was…

As all three men walked into Pacific, the band immediately changed beats and sang their praises, drawing unnecessary attention to their presence. The musical welcome was such almost befitting for…

Tobi toured the floors of the just-completed building with a broad grin. The project was astounding, the finishing, just what he’d expected. It was constructed at its best- he remarked…

Jude stood quietly at the barred entrance, cloaked in darkness. The light flickered through the window in slits, allowing him a view of the crying man. He strained for sounds,…

Kayode thrashed about the bed in a restless fit. The bunk creaked from his weight as he finally settled facing the ceiling; it was baffling how the younger inmate below…

That night, Kamiye came, I let her stay. Not out of kindness, but for more selfish reasons. Admittedly, the past three days have been lonesome and I do need Kamiye’s…