Latest arts stories from across Kenya.
She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Although she was covered in a heavy duvet, she felt herself shiver. What had started as any other ordinary day turned out to be everything but that. Salma now knew this dark secret. “Babe, are…
If you enjoy reading, then I have good news for you. Potentash is filled with so many funny and relatable creative stories. Think of the blog as a big novel filled with never-ending stories. The best part about these short stories is that…
I had never ever experienced someone else’s pain until I found my brother kneeling on the floor crying his heart out. It was unbelievable, I had never seen Alvin shed a tear in my 22 years of living. Yet here he was, looking defeated,…
“Let’s go today, then next weekend you can stay home,” Tina said, pulling my arm so I could get off the couch. “No, Tina, I’m exhausted,” I said, trying to pull my arm back. “Just a few hours, then we’ll come back,” She said. “You…
When he opened the door and saw his sister standing on the other side, he knew something terrible had happened. He let her in without saying a word to her and fixed her a cup of tea to calm her down. She sipped the soothing chamomile tea…
“One day, we’re going to be rich,” Wanga said to his friend. “We’re going to drive a big car like that one.” he pointed as a white Prado drove passed them. The two grew up as orphans in a children’s home until they reached 16 when they…
The three of us stood at the very edge of the business complex corridor, cloaked by darkness and suffering the wrath of premium July weather. Josh had both his hands in the pockets he was trying and failing to resist his thin, almost…
It was the last day of his leave from work and David had not left his house the entire week. His routine was now basic and very depressing. He woke up, fed his dogs, brushed his teeth and sank his massive body into his three-seater sofa…
It was a week before Valentine’s Day, and Mike and his friends John and Frank had gone to a local bar to watch a football game. The game almost coincided with prime-time news, so once the game was at halftime, one of the guys at the…
Coco spent years building a reputation as a serious, career-driven radio personality and it was paying off. She had got the recognition she deserved and was awarded The Presenter Of The Year. During the award gala, she bumped into Charlie,…
Sheila thought that she had found the perfect man, only to realise that the only thing she found was trouble. Her husband did everything for her. He bought he everything she wanted, no matter how expensive it seemed. He cooked for her and…
Billie checked her outfit one last time before heading out for the night. She wore a white silk dress that blew gently as she waited for a cab outside her apartment. It revealed a stunning hourglass figure underneath that Billie seemed…
I had learnt that my best friend was engaged which sent my mind racing. It’s not like I wasn’t happy for her but deep down inside, I wished it was me. The news just made me feel worse about my struggling love life. To add insult to injury,…
Sunny was the kind of girl who had an easy life. As an event planner, her life was literally a party and she made good money while at it. Her private life was also flourishing. She was married. Her wedding was perfect. Now, she’s a mum of…
Maggie found out that her husband was cheating on her and if that was not enough, the lady claimed she was pregnant. She was heartbroken. She had been married for 7 years and they did not get have a child. The problem had always been… him.…
Maggie waited impatiently for Daniel to arrive. She couldn’t wait to break the exciting news to him, and she wasn’t sure how he would react. What she needed to tell him would change everything. Her relationship with her husband had been…
It’s safe to say we all know the benefits of reading. It’s also safe to say that sometimes while the mind is willing and even eager to acquire new information, the body is weak. Sometimes, the reading bug just disappears and while you may…
“You like it,” Steve asked. “It is beautiful. I love it,” Susan said. She looked at the silver locket in her hand and run her finger over the beautifully intricate design of a rose. Steve had great taste in everything, jewellery, clothes,…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella Zawadi. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she was the maid. Her stepmother took advantage of the fact that her father was not in the country to mistreat her. Her luck changed and she got…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella Zawadi. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she is the maid. Her stepmother took advantage of the fact that her father was not in the country to mistreat her. Her luck changed and she got…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella Zawadi. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she is the maid. Her stepmother takes advantage of the fact that her father is not in the country to mistreat her. Her luck changed and she got…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella Zawadi. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she is the maid. Her stepmother takes advantage of the fact that her father is not in the country to mistreat her. Finally, her luck is changing,…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she is the maid. Her stepmother takes advantage of the fact that her father is not in the country to mistreat her. Finally, her luck is changing, she…
This is the story of a modern Cinderella. Zawadi is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she is the maid. Her stepmother takes advantage of the fact that her father is not in the country to mistreat her. Finally, her luck is changing, she…
