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Category: Short Story

October 19, 2016January 28, 2022

Lola4 Comments

Run! Part 2

Caro I hear Victor’s motorcycle come to a stop and I say a quick prayer that he will be in a good mood and open the door before he knocks. “Welcome.” He grunts. “Should I serve your food?” “What did you cook?” “Rice and beans.” As he eats I decide to start a light conversationContinue reading Run! Part 2 →

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October 18, 2016January 28, 2022

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Run! Part 1

Dear reader, Thank you for being here. This is the beginning of a mini-series I’ve titled Run!. It’s the story of two women trapped in abusive relationships and their plan for freedom. Please leave a comment and please SHARE THIS link with someone. Enjoy!

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September 22, 2016September 22, 2016

Lola6 Comments

Rising Sun

Hello there! You voted Picture 1 and here is the story as promised. Thank you for participating in our #PicstoryGame! If you’re unaware of what this is all about please see this. And please like my Facebook page!🙏 Enjoy!

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September 14, 2016December 4, 2022

Lola5 Comments

Room 003- Part 3

Dear reader, I hope you enjoyed the holiday?  This is the last episode of this series. Enjoy, and please share!

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September 13, 2016December 2, 2022

Lola6 Comments

Room 003- Part 2

“Doctor, you need to help me.” Wale knew that his mother had to go. Labisi was clearly uncomfortable with his mother’s presence in the hospital and heaven only knew what had already transpired between them. Reasoning with his mother was out of the question, because as far as she was concerned, her place was atContinue reading Room 003- Part 2 →

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September 12, 2016December 2, 2022

Lola13 Comments

Room 003- Part 1

Hello there! Thank you for being here! Well, it’s the Sallah break and I realised that I could give you a little something to commemorate it. So here’s the beginning of a THREE PART series. Hope you enjoy it! P.S: This is an entirely FREE story.

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August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Lola1 Comment

Mad Person is Sweet to Watch

Deborah was filing her nails when the door swung open. She took one look at the woman and her child and set down the nail file slowly. The woman looked around the children’s shop and smiled excitedly, then she scratched her chubby cheeks with her long dirty nails.

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