The View from the Penthouse (A Short Story)

Lila sat on the edge of her velvet sofa, her fingers trembling as she tucked a strand of sleek, jet-black hair behind her ear. She was striking in a fragile way—high cheekbones, almond eyes that usually sparked with intelligence, now clouded by a desperate fog. Across from her, Julia was the grounding wire. Julia was … Continue reading The View from the Penthouse (A Short Story) →

WHISPERS OF THE NEON SKY (A short story)

In a quiet city kissed by dusk, where neon signs buzzed like echoes of forgotten dreams, a girl named Aiko wandered the narrow alleyways, wrapped in her scarf and thoughts. The city always seemed louder at night, yet it made her feel oddly invisible. Her heart carried the weight of a recent goodbye, her best … Continue reading WHISPERS OF THE NEON SKY (A short story) →

THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (10)

She nodded quickly and disappeared down the hallway.Efe remained standing, stiff and wide-eyed. Her toes curled against the cold tile. She didn’t trust anywhere new, but something about this place made her pause. The air felt different. Calmer. There was a scent of disinfectant and food in the air. Nothing about this looked like the … Continue reading THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (10) →

THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (PART 9)

Then she saw it.A tall black gate. A compound. The only one with light — a dim yellow bulb casting a faint glow. A small security post stood beside it. She didn’t think. She ran toward it.Bang! Bang! Bang! Her fists slammed against the gate. “Please, abeg! Open! They’re coming! Please!”Footsteps. The sound of movement … Continue reading THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (PART 9) →

THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (PART 8)

Then—they saw the gate.Open. Just a crack.Rasheed stood beside it, eyes cold, nodding once.No words.Efe slipped through.Peaches held her hand until the very last second, then pulled back. “Go. When you reach the junction, turn left. You go see small kiosk. Hide there till morning.”Efe looked back one last time. “Thank you…”Peaches was already retreating … Continue reading THE GIRL WHO RAN AT NIGHT (PART 8) →