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Every human experiences self-doubt every so often, so it’s important to know how to overcome self-doubt. It’s common to feel less confident in your abilities when trying something new, taking tests or making major decisions. Self-doubt…
“You have successfully completed your training. You will be on probation for one year. Kindly ensure you sign your contracts before you leave. See you on Monday,” the training officer said. The team of twenty-five young ladies and…
The inviting aroma of fried eggs and sausages filled the house, bringing the family matriarch, Hanna, to the kitchen. Mercy, the nanny, was standing over the cooker, clutching a spatula and watching the sausages carefully so they would…
Like many women, you grow up with a certain idea of an ideal life. You envision yourself with a good job, a nice car, beautiful children and, of course, the coveted husband. So you work hard in school, you’re keen on knowing what it takes…
Pauline looked over at her daughter, playing with her nephews and nieces. She couldn’t believe that Ashanti was turning five. The more she watched her, the more she wished her father was around to see how beautiful his daughter had turned…
A dream trip to Cabo could be what ends Elsie and Tommy’s relationship. Trouble rears its ugly head at the airport when it turns out that Tommy’s mother, Linette, got first-class tickets for everyone but Elsie, who’s booked in coach. Tommy…
A dream trip to Cabo could be what ends Elsie and Tommy’s relationship. Elsie, Tommy, and his family are at the airport. Trouble rears its ugly head when it turns out that Tommy’s mother, Linette, got first-class tickets for everyone but…
A dream trip to Cabo could be what ends Elsie and Tommy’s relationship. Elsie and Tommy are forced to deal with airport drama courtesy of his mother. Tommy’s in problem-solving mode. Elsie breaks down in tears, wholly inconsolable. Will he…
A dream trip to Cabo could be what ends Elsie and Tommy’s relationship. Elsie, Tommy, and his family are at the airport. Trouble rears its ugly head when it turns out that Tommy’s mother, Linette, got first-class tickets for everyone but…
Tommy and Elsie met at university. Tommy is from a rich family although he is the black sheep. Elsie is from a lower middle-class family where getting money is a struggle. Tommy finally convinced Elsie to say yes to going on vacation with…
Prologue 6 years earlier Heart racing, Elsie scanned the quad. She was attempting to escape before any of her friends spotted her. Elsie had rushed out of class after her African History lecture, hoping to hide out at the quad over lunch.…
The Governor was a known serial cheater who had a new girlfriend almost every week. Everyone at the office knew about it but didn’t say a word. When he meets, Harriet, an upcoming but influential journalist, he thinks that she’ll be…
A dream trip to Cabo could be what ends Elsie and Tommy’s relationship. Trouble rears its ugly head at the airport when it turns out that Tommy’s mother, Linette, got first-class tickets for everyone but Elsie, who’s booked in coach. Tommy…
Sometimes, I wonder who cursed me in the love department. I never seem to have any luck while my friends are happily married, engaged, or in serious relationships. My desperation to find love led me to date some questionable people in the…
After a series of failed relationships, I became hopeless about finding the one. I spent most of my days indoors binge-watching movies and eating the sadness away. The once bubbly and social girl was now a lonely loner. My mother noticed…
The mood in the office reminded her of closing days in boarding school. There was always excitement that filled the air. They were about to break for the Easter holiday. After the kind of two months, they had had, they all needed and…
For many people, physical touch is synonymous with sexual touch which is not necessarily the case. Non-sexual physical touch is a powerful means of communication and is crucial for both mental and physical health. The power of physical…
On July 25th, 2022, a man named Jan Proost narrated a story on the Lynn Ngugi show about how a man who claimed to be his closest friend betrayed his trust and conned him. Jan met William Murage in Belgium in 2012. The two worked together…
Another cousin was having a traditional wedding. He was much younger than John. The elders had to negotiate a little more because the said cousin had already impregnated his soon-to-be wife. As John had predicted this was going to be yet…
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…
Skincare has become a necessity over the past few years with new trends emerging every so often. Due to the extreme lengths, people are willing to go in the name of beauty, new skincare trends promise to do the impossible. This has led…
Tamarind is a fruit that many Asians and Africans like to use to add a little tanginess to their dishes. You can either use the fruit’s pulp to cook directly or eat it raw. It appears in many drinks, candies, sauces, and chutney. However,…
Have you ever sat down with a friend or a relative, and they told you an experience they went through either with a guy or a lady and once the story is done, you wish they could tell you more? Well, luckily, Potentash is filled with a…
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…
