Tag: Non Fiction
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Buried Alive
As a kid, my father was an imposing figure couple that with his hot-headedness, and he instilled overwhelming fear. My parents divorced each other years ago; some of my siblings took sides. My father has spent years following the divorce living in regret. Those who sided with my mother have worked to exact vengeance on […]
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Only on Sunday
There is a baptist church in the center of the city. This lovely church has a diverse congregation. Every week, the church encourages the group to give their tithes and offerings diligently. Recently, the church postponed its weekly gathering due to the global pandemic. However, the pastor made it a point to send weekly messages […]
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Ashes and Dust
The year 2018 started with optimism. I misread the tea leaves. I misinterpreted the stars. Little did I realize that the months ahead were taking me on a journey that would crush my soul. “Never put yourself in a position that you can’t get out of,” I told myself with pride. One simple decision to […]
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My Fifteen Minutes of Flame
This story took place in May 2009. After a late evening out with the family, I got famished. We decided to stop by a local KFC / Pizza Hut. Things started off fine as I ordered the grilled chicken – all dark meat and my wife ordered mini pizzas for her and the kids. Now […]
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