Fiction in one sitting

Short stories

Complete worlds, unexpected turns, and lives glimpsed at precisely the moment everything changes.

5 pieces

Fiction · Oct 30, 2025

“I’m falling for you.” As the words fell from his lips, her throat closed up, and she began to cough. It wasn’t that she hadn’t been expecting it…

Fiction · Mar 13, 2025

“Happy Valentine, ma!” Mr. Alex, their security man called out as Olanna waited in front of the office complex for her Uber. Olanna smiled a clos…

Fiction · Dec 31, 2024

It was New Year’s Eve, and something about being on the cusp of a new beginning gave Nuhu a fresh dose of confidence. He loved new things, whethe…

Fiction · Dec 24, 2024

When I hear it, I am sleeping somewhat peacefully with my brothers and sisters. At first, I think I’m hearing things. My brothers and sisters alw…

Fiction · Jan 1, 2024

There was a visible tremble in Monica’s hands as she scrolled through her Instagram page. The news was everywhere – wherever she turned, Facebook…