PART I – When the Lights Went Out: A Village’s Journey from Triumph to Despair
It was that time of year again: villages buzzed with anticipation as families prepared to reunite for festivities. Smoke curled from kitchens where mothers roasted yams and stirred soups, while children chased goats through dusty lanes, laughing at the promise of new clothes and sweets. But amid the joy came a devastating tragedy—a preventable disaster […]
Home Sweet Home
I was thrilled when I logged into the school placement portal and saw that I had been accepted into one of the most prestigious Senior High Schools in the nation! It wasn’t just about the school itself, but the incredible opportunity to finally go back home for the first time in my life. I […]
In Love with a Ghost: Ghosts and Goodbyes
On the day of our long-awaited reunion, I awoke at the break of dawn. With a sense of urgency, I scrubbed floors, polished windows, and rearranged furniture as if possessed by some unseen force. When the doorbell finally rang, my heart raced in anticipation. And there you were, standing before me in a sunflower-yellow dress, […]
In Love with a Ghost: Fractures and Moving On
Graduation tore us apart. Your family’s abrupt relocation struck like an earthquake in the dead of night. It was the late ’90s – a time devoid of smartphones and social media. My letters to your old address went unanswered, leaving me stranded in a sea of uncertainty. The neighborhood communication center became a shrine to […]
In Love with a ghost: Innocence and Inseparable Bonds
Our love story began in the tender embrace of childhood. Growing up in the same compound, we were drawn together like moths to a shared flame. Your house became my sanctuary; we would exchange meals, help each other with homework, and drift off to sleep side by side on the living room floor during movie […]
The illusion of Altruism: The Unraveling of a Legacy
By his second semester, the campus revolted. Lectures were boycotted, graffiti branded him “The Student Emperor, ”and alumni threatened to withdraw donations. Yet, he remained defiant, sneering at critics: “They’ll regret doubting my vision.” But his reign collapsed under its hubris. When he attempted to slash scholarships to fund a “Presidential Retreat,” the faculty intervened, […]
The illusion of Altruism: The Crack beneath the Crown
His first act as SRC President shattered illusions. At his inaugural General Assembly meeting, he demanded an official SUV, a driver on standby, and relocation to a luxury apartment—all funded by student fees. “Efficiency requires resources, ”he argued, dismissing critics as “enemies of progress.” Outrage erupted, but he weaponized a technicality: the SRC Constitution had […]
The illusion of Altruism: The Rise of a Revolutionary
In the bustling corridors of a prestigious university, a first-year student began etching his name into campus lore. Elected class representative for his charisma and tactical mind, he quickly became a voice for the voiceless. He fought against arbitrary grading systems, organized study groups for struggling peers, and even faced off with lecturers who belittled […]
The Tale of the Unlikely Hero
By:Dorothy Adablah Once upon a time, in a village where the sun kissed the earth with warmth, there lived a kind-hearted man named Mr. Boamah. He owned a sprawling house filled with playful donkeys. One sunny morning, a worried servant approached him and said, “Master, one of the donkeys seems unwell. It has sores on […]
I Complained When I Lost Sight of My “Why
By: Don Pax Every morning, I used to wake up with a list of things that weren’t right. The food was too cold, the sun was too bright, my bed was too hard, and my tasks were too many. Like a broken record, my words turned in circles of frustration, pushing away the very people […]