Unlike other countries, Nigeria my country basically has just two weather conditions: Rainy season and Dry season. Then there's the harmattan period, which I like to call the ‘Winter of Nigeria’. This

That Wednesday morning started unlike any other day. For some reason I couldn't figure out, I didn't sleep well during the night, and when I finally managed to get some shut-eye in the early hours of the

source -I see a sea gull flying above the ocean, wings spread. -I feel the bird is happy, free and searching for food. Kara flew around the beach, happily spreading her wings and occasionally skimming

Judy flinched as the door burst open, she ran up the stairs trying to locate a good hiding spot. She didn't have any weapons on her and fighting Pat was like trying to pour water into a river. She heard

A very heavily pregnant Marie stared at her sister Nina warily, blowing her bangs out of her eyes and wondering why Nina wasn't acting outraged at what she'd told her a few minutes ago. Image source “Sis

“Wake up wake up wake up” a voice sang merrily beside the bed. “No! I still want to sleep” I grumbled before realizing I was supposed to be in the house alone. And if I was supposed to be in the house

If there is one thing I know about myself, it is that I do not have a smiling face. My resting face can come across as ‘avoid me at all costs’ but in reality that's just how my face is. My mum and friends

If there is an award for the best Daydream believer, I think I would qualify for the list. I've always had an interesting imaginative mind, and getting lost in my wonderful dream world is something I find

Image source I was born into a catholic family and raised to be a catholic. Growing up, I was involved in church activities like Block Rosary, Legion of Mary and as I got older, I joined other organization

Image source -I see a boy sitting down in a school environment busy on his laptop. His school bag and a bottle of soda is on the table. -I feel the boy is doing some important work on his laptop. Leon

Image source 11/08/02 Dear Diary, When I grow up, I'm going to be a rock star. I will be famous and everybody will love me. Trina chuckled as she blew the dust off the pages of the diary she'd had as a

This summer is looking really hectic and stress filled for me, but if an opportunity arises where I can wriggle some leisure time out, there is a place where I would really love to visit. I've been longing

When I first came across this novel by Shari J. Ryan and read the cover, I saw “an absolutely addictive and gripping psychological thriller with a breath-taking twist” written on it. In my mind I was like

Image source Sarah sat at the front pew in church, dabbing tears from her eyes. Her brother Trevor patted her back and tried not to start bawling like a kid in front of the other mourners. It was their

Tory stood In front of her mirror putting finishing touches to her makeup. She had opted for a natural look tonight and had settled for eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss. Tory combed her hair until it shone

Uncle Christian, as we normally call him, is my father's brother. Whenever he traveled and returned, he always brought plenty of things for us, and he was kind and friendly whenever he visited. He wouldn't

picture generated by @wakeupkitty host of this contest Riley the great fairy wizard jumped up and down with excitement with the scroll in his hand. Finally, the book he had been searching for, for years

Mina stared at her friend Kylie across the room enviously. She shook her head and took a sip of her coffee, trying to get herself awake, then let out a tired sigh. Mina was trying to figure out exactly

“Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.” —Kahil Gibran Image source I really think mothers should be celebrated and appreciated each and every day. Because where else can you find that

Mathematics was not one of my favorite subjects in secondary school. This was not really my fault, as somehow I had bad luck with getting good teachers that taught topics like physics and mathematics.