Tomorrow

Only one thing is certain in this life — time never stops. That means life goes on, no matter what. Even in the moments that cause your world to come to a halt — when struggle wears your face as its emblem and heartbreak unwinds the fibre of your sanity. Tumi couldn’t believe, as sheContinue

Today

Nothing in this world has more potential than a day. Potential for people to make something out of nothing or to break what’s already standing in the blink of an eye. Potential that awakens a hunger, in others, that propels them further than they dared to dream. While some merely dream of making it toContinue

Six Million Reasons

“Any last words?” He said. His gun firmly placed in the space between her eyes. There was no doubt that, if he pulled the trigger, she’d be dead. But she couldn’t, for the life of her, think of words that felt good enough to say. “A silent death?” He smirked, “even better.” “6 Million,” she blurted out in desperation,Continue

Straight To Voicemail

Heartbreak is temporary — It’s one of the most painful things you’ll ever go through, regardless of whether you’re a man, woman or non-conforming but, like all forms of pain, it passes and you heal. That’s something Ashley probably would’ve liked to hear as she forked more spaghetti into her wailing mouth, eyeliner running downContinue

Intention

This short story was published in the fiction column of YOU Magazine (22 April, 2021). Under the title ‘Lobolo intentions’.

The Last Call

Most people enjoy waking up to peace; to the sound of the wind caressing curtains into a slow sensual dance while bacon crackles on the stove, its smell awakening hunger within you before you even open your eyes. This was the sort of awakening Mbuso craved as he shaken to a stir by someone whoContinue