Papa doesn’t care if you make it in life neither does he care if life makes it in you. He barely even remembers your name. He calls you Lara today and Victor the day after. Papa also had never for once got it right with names of your twenty-two other siblings. All Papa gets right … Continue reading THE THING BETWEEN HIS LEGS BY THEO-ZINY JOEL.
Watching how she Jiggles her hands and paddle her legs to the invisible bicycle in the air draws a special well Immaculate smile on his face. Her smile was heart captivating. More time he spent observing her than he did on watching his favourite "Meet the Johnsons show" She was his favourite character. He would … Continue reading ONCE UPON A SECRET BY THEO-ZINY JOEL
Voom! Voom!, the phone vibrates as it moves to the sound it produce, wandering around on the bed like one indecisive on where to go. After few seconds, it stopped. The screeching fan continued its cry, running slowly like babies crawling in chase of themselves. Voom! Voom!! The indecisive wandering phone continued in its act … Continue reading SKINT BY THEO-ZINY JOEL
The sun- world's known amebo presence graced the hall. It stood it's feet on the ground and sat it's butt on the desk. Attentively, it's gaze was concentrated on almost-all-of-our papers that sat on the desk. It invigilated along with the external invigilator, making our faults known easily. The weather was meant for a cold … Continue reading HOLY SIN by THEO-ZINY JOEL
It held firm its whip, lashing me from all cardinal points without a bit of mercy. Yet, its creator is known to be merciful, but where is the mercy portrayed here? Mercy said no to me. I was innocent, we were innocent still yet punished unjustly. “Which kyn punishment be this?” Said a tall bodily … Continue reading DANFO BY THEO-ZINY JOEL
It was a very bright morning. I was walking down the street when I saw people all gathered at a spot, on the other side of the road. They all focused their gaze on something. What could that be? I asked myself. I knew it must be something bad. I was going to satisfy my … Continue reading DEATH FOR SALE BY THEO-ZINY JOEL
"That is the house" I pointed from a distance dropping my hand in a flash to avoid being seen "It's going to be a very difficult mission to carry out considering the security placement and most especially that her surly weird looking dog" Akpan said "So in other words it's a mission impossible?" I … Continue reading 12:00AM A Short fiction story by Theo-Ziny Joel
MY MEAL FOR YOU. I HOPE YOU GOT SERVED!? All days before this very day in this year, I have learnt a lot of lessons. Lessons that brought lots of senses Started the genesis of this year with loads of friends This day I am left with wonderful few, others gone their separate ends Packs … Continue reading My meal for you. I hope you got served? by THEO-ZINY JOEL
"So why did you do all this?" Doctor Jude asked "She made me this way!" Aunty Bisi said on a angry face "What way?" "'Barren! I have no womb. All this because of her!" "Really, how?" Doctor Jude asked "Tell her to talk" Aunty bisi yelled at the top of her voice All eyes shifted … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother)EPISODE 11(FINAL EPISODE) by THEO-ZINY JOEL
Aunty Bisi helped the policemen sit up. They were both looking sweaty and their cloths roughen. Tomiwa held on to Ayomide. She was still feeling traumatize. She hugged him so tight. "They have killed maami" Ayomide cried "who killed her?" Tomiwa still putting on a face of confusion "Let the policemen tell us what … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 10 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
Mama Tomiwa was left on the the floor. She had no strength to struggle again. Her eyes were out of tears. Her heart carried all the pain. She laid there helpless while the filthy wet rag wets her dry tongue with the unhealthy water it produced. She allowed the water go into her mouth. She … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 9 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
" Maami please don't go" she cried out loud. Mama Tomiwa refused to look her in the face. She was having this wrestle mania cage battle with her tears. She doesn't want it to escape. She held on. Aunty Bisi separated them. She asked the name of the station before they left. The policeman left … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 8 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
A LOST BUT FOUND WORLD Today 21st of May, 2032.It’s a Friday, on a sunny afternoon. It’s everywhere on the Newspaper, television, radio, all social platforms and on every bill board. It’s big breaking news all over the world. It’s got everyone on the edge. I mean every single being on planet earth. Every small … Continue reading A Lost But Found World by THEO-ZINY JOEL
" Are you expecting anyone?" Aunty Bisi asked. " No I am not" Mama Tomiwa replied on a surprised look. She went to the door and opened gradually before opening wide. There stood in front of her a woman, a young girl and a policeman. "good afternoon ma" the policeman said. "good afternoon" replied Mama … Continue reading IYAMI (my mother) EPISODE 7 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 6 " If you can't provide the sum of three million for us then you will have to pick one of your kids that will be coming with us, and if you can't pick, then we kill the girl and take the boy" The weird looking man said with a PO-faced pointing … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 6 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
It was mid-night. A not-typical hard knock was heard on the door. The bang increases so loud and fast. The trio woke up from their sleep immediately. They were scared. "Who is there?" Mama Tomiwa shouted, pushing Tomiwa and Ayomide behind her. The knock continued so hard,loud and increasing in pace. " Open up before … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 5 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
BLOOD ON THE COUNTRY A loud horn sounded on a highway. There was standstill and this was due to the traffic control. POM! POM!! came the sound from the hooter of a particular Toyota Camry Car. "Birdbrain man, don’t you know what a red sign means on a traffic signal?, yelled a van driver at … Continue reading BLOOD ON THE COUNTRY by THEO-ZINY JOEL
“Màámi, màámi, wake up. You are sleeping and crying. Màámi, wake up”, Ayomide vigorously shook her mother. Mama Tomiwa leaped from the bed with a great force. Her heart beat palpitating fast, could almost be heard. She was sweating profusely, tears rolling down her cheeks. “Màámi, you got me scared”, Ayomide said hugging her mother. … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 4 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 3 “Yes, the one you killed” Tomiwa confidently said. Mama Tomiwa was caught speechless, the world was starting to spin around, the chair was beginning to feel hot for her to sit. She fell to the floor which received her with open arms; she couldn’t take her eyes off Tomiwa. Her tears … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 3 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 2 A soft knock was heard on the door, and this woke them up immediately. They jumped up at the same time and winded to the door like racers who were engaging in a race battle, giving mama Tomiwa the Gold medal for been first to reach the door, then Ayomide and … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 2 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
Why do u see me alone? Did I take from you a loan? Can’t you see the girl and the boy? Why manhandle me like a toy? I go for interviews and I talk sense But you were there and make them believe I said nonsense No good thing comes my way because you … Continue reading BENIGHTED BY THEO-ZINY JOEL
IYAMI(my mother) BY THEO-ZINY JOEL EPISODE 1 In a dilapidated environment, Scrappy papers, empty cans rolling along the street like humans running to work. Crummy aroma from bars, cigarette smokers, urine, smokes from traders roasting maize and smoking fishes, all fills the air. Children almost wearing nothing, wheeling tires up and down the street."Ayomide, … Continue reading IYAMI(my mother) EPISODE 1 by THEO-ZINY JOEL
"Jane, I really am not sure if you know me. I started crushing on you ever since I got admitted into this school. Though it may sound difficult to believe, you are my first crush. I am in Love with you Jane. I am the anonymous guy who sends you weekend flowers. Will you go … Continue reading JANE by Theo-ziny Joel
ZINY’S DIARY present “JANE” A SHORT FICTION STORY JANE. A story of a boy who is in love with a girl, but doesn’t have the courage to make known his feelings to her. He anonymously sends her flowers. He rehearses daily some lines in which he believes he is going to use to … Continue reading A short fiction story “JANE” by THEO-ZINY JOEL.(COMING SOON!!!)
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