#thinkwell

I think every family has that one piece of wood, metal, or just something that moves with them from age to age and from one apartment to another. Sometimes even when it is clearly of no use to the entire

I have been hearing about Valentine's day right from junior secondary school, but the message I held onto about it was not good at all. “Valentine is evil. Two unfortunate lovers took their precious lives

Today I decided to be mature for one whole day. Serious face, deep thoughts, adult vibes. Ten minutes in, I cracked an egg on the counter instead of the pan and stared at it like it betrayed me. Outside,

Return The sun gently leaned toward its nest, casting long shadows across the compound through my window and into my room. I sat on my couch, legs crossed, the couch pillow on my legs, and a plate of noodles

Kambili’s Last Chapter The smell of old paper hit my nose hard when I opened the door to my uncle’s bookstore and stepped into the store. It was a beautiful afternoon. The sun wasn't too hot, just the

It was a hot afternoon. I had just given my friend, Daniel the exact amount he asked of me. “No need to pay back.” I said when he asked when he should repay the debt. He was silent for a few moments then

Murphy's City I opened my eyes to the sound of her alarm. It was the fifth time this time. I might have been asleep but I sure was counting. I always believed that the first sound of the alarm wasn't for

I'd read articles, watched movies, and laughed at the mischievous antics of other people's kids. I'd turn to my three little sweethearts, Max, James, and Sonia, and say, "Nah, they can't be that

I went up the driveway winding to the farmhouse of my grandparents, unable to help a sense of relief and excitement rising in me; the fierce storm brewing outside did not make those two hours since

The first sound I heard that morning was the sharp sound of my doorbell, grr grr jolting me off my sleep. I sucked my teeth hard, loud enough that whoever was at the door would hear it. I was sure it was

*** Welcome to the party. Leave your fears at the door and play the game. - X*** the lit invitation bangle read. I looked up at Sandra with her sleek red dress, wondering where she was taking me and who

The first time you ever lied to your boyfriend, it was over the phone. He said, "I love you," and you said, "I love you too." The hesitation leaves a sour taste at the tip of your tongue.

Writing this story brings back lots of memories and rush of sensations. Love is beautiful, just as heartbreak feels like your world is crumbling. Am a girl who was brought up by strict parents in a strict

“Good morning Lydia” Rissi greeted when she discovered Lydia was up from her sleep. But there was no response, ao she continued with what she was doing. It was an assignment she had to do before going

It was exactly 3:00 pm when Mr and Mrs Elijah got back from Deborah’s school. “Deborah!!,” Mrs Elijah called her daughter to the living room. “What do you want to do with your life? Haven’t we tried enough

Source “Look at you, pathetic.” This was enough to make Lisa turn from the window, and stare at the little girl who’d said it. “What?” Shella, shook her shiny brown curls and slurped on her frosty Kool-Aid.

source Loyalty means keeping a promise. This story describes the loyalty of a kitten to its owner source It was the night of 6th june 2021. How can Pari forget that day. Pari's father was going to the

Chapter 1: Elian's Awakening Elian opened his eyes in the darkness, the air was permeated with incense and mystery. Around him, hooded figures murmured in an ancient language, invoking the power of the

'Look, it's not that I think you are an ugly mofo per se,' I assert. 'It's just that...' 'But you said it.' The slugs words almost drip slime in the air, they are so liquid, like it is talking underwater.

Mazi sat on a small wooden stool, tying a beautiful green wrapper around his waist. It was a cold Saturday evening, the moon was bright, and the children were all playing close to the mango tree in the