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Category: Short Story

Short Story

Antigone 38

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 aminamakele

My bedroom floor is littered with the contents of my school bag. My uniform is crumpled on the chair. The alarm stops chirping when I throw my phone against the sunshine yellow wall. Twenty minutes later, I have to jump … Continue reading Antigone 38

Short Story

Can you see me?

November 18, 2019 aminamakele

Claire sprints. She runs this path every day. She can’t not run the path anymore. One foot then the other. It gives her a chance to escape. Get out, feel free, escape her husband nagging at her because things aren’t … Continue reading Can you see me?

Short Story

Caramel Dreams

October 7, 2019 aminamakele

Nnenna tilts her head to the left and looks around the pub. She hates the sour sweat smell. The dark wood and patterned carpet make her feel claustrophobic. ‘Y’know?’ Joe says. She hmms a reply. She wasn’t listening but she’s … Continue reading Caramel Dreams

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