The Silent Weight Of Adulthood.
People like to think weight is always something physical, like carrying a heavy bag, lifting a load, or standing on a scale and seeing numbers you don’t like, but honestly, some…
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Receipts Don't Lie.
The first thing that Deborah noticed was the silence in the room. And it wasnt just normal silence, but the kind , that was uncomfortable, that enters a room before trouble…
CNF: Growing Up Means Knowing When to Stop Carrying It All by Yourself
It's 7:25am, I have just woken up from a short night rest. I want to sleep more but I have make the mistake of holding my phone while still lying on my bed. On my homescreen…
Between Bills and Sacrifice: A Story Too Common in Our Homes (Creative Non-Fiction)
You Will Scream — No Evidence! Hmm! Guys, last month or so, I was in debt and badly in need of money — not for myself, but for my mum. So I dashed into Okash and…
Freedom With Side Effects
Adulting did not come with a manual, and honestly, if it did, I am very sure most of us would still skip the instructions and jump straight into the struggle, because tell me why…
KEEPING RECEIPTS CANNOT BE OVER EMPHASIZED.
Today's prompt has got me reminiscing about what happened years ago, which has also shaped my way of doing things since then. When I was in secondary school, my aunt was my…
The Other Side Nobody Told Us About.
Nobody prepared us for this, not really,they said grow up, be responsible, make something of yourself , but nobody sat us down and said "hey, one random Tuesday you are going to…
More Than Just Words.
I didn’t think much about promises until I almost broke one that mattered. It started on a random Tuesday evening when my phone buzzed while I was still at work, It was my…
Creative Nonfiction: My First Morning Walk in a New City
I have just moved into my new apartment close to my new work environment. I spend most of my time arranging things while talking on the phone with mum, showing how excited I am…
The alibi
Greg had just finished work at the office. Him and his colleague, Ashley were the only ones left in the office. It was 5pm. Greg packed his things and made his way out of the…
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