By Samuel Sebbowa Bunnya, Uganda He heard her calling out for him not to go. Adam just did not care. He had to get out. He was out of the office ignoring his small cubicle and the things which he had left there. He had his phone and wallet on him, so he could leave the rest at the […]
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By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa Mbali is singing as she prepares her lunch in her small, modern kitchen. She always prepares herself some junk food as a treat on Sundays. She is on a healthy diet as she wants to avoid any diabetic complications that attacked her mother a few years ago. She also exercises regularily to keep fit. […]
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By Samuel Sebbowa Bunnya, Uganda Adam could feel the sweat dampening his shirt collar. He ripped his hand out of hers and let go of her hand. “You are my boss.” His breathing was heavy. She had trapped him. Her eyes flattered open. She was pushing him to the limits of his control. “I would prefer it to remain […]
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By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa Thabi gets so saddened by Kagiso’s parents that she stops eating. She was shocked by Kagiso’s sudden talk about lobola and would’ve been excited about it if his parents weren’t so visibly against it. What was wrong so with her that they hated the idea of Kagiso marrying her so much? She suddenly feels […]
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By Samuel Sebbowa Bunnya, Uganda Adam looked up. He was alarmed when he saw that the boss was observing him thoughtfully. He had asked her about his salary increment a few days ago and she had only smiled saying that he had worked well with her. Adam had become even more suspicious that the office grapevine was right. Mrs […]
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By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa The Motaung family is gathered around a table under the tree. There is a slight cold breeze but it didn’t stop them from having their family lunch outside as planned. Initially it was meant to be a picnic but the grass is still wet from last night’s rain. Thabi is feeling cold as she […]
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By Samuel Sebbowa Bunnya, Uganda “Come on nawe,” she begged. “We are all alone. I even sent Waiswa away early today.” “No madam,” Adam insisted. “I am sorry.” “Why are you apologising if you have done nothing wrong, Adam?” “I do not even know what you want,” Adam said scared. He had fallen into another of her traps. He should […]
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By Ayanda Xaba, South Africa Thabi is standing in front of the full length mirror in her bedroom. She’s been checking her outfit for almost an hour now and somehow she still feels like there is something missing. She is wearing a blue striped skater dress, while sandals and accessorised with pearl earrings and a silver bracelet on her left […]
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By Samuel Sebbowa Bunnya, Uganda She soon stood right in front of him. Isaac could tell that she was livid. Her big beautiful brown eyes were narrowed into slits. Her straight nose was slight furrowed and her dark brows were furrowed in frustration. Isaac knew the fire he saw in her eyes. “Hi, I am Birungi.” Birungi seemed oblivious […]
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