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Krystal’s laugh vaporised, silence filling the space previously occupied by her loud mirth. Her heart dropped, nausea rising as she looked at her phone. With trembling fingers, she rejected the call from the unknown number. Eddy turned…
“You know who you need to ask that question? Rita and Sammy. They had a whole enemies-to-lovers thing going.” Ivy, the new girl in their group, spun around to face Rita and Sammy, who were seated on opposite couches, a coffee table between…
Diana watched Scotty pace about the small parking lot, phone to his ear, nervous energy surrounding him like a cloud. He pocketed his hand then freed it, moving to tug at his full beard. She smiled. He took such good care of that beard,…
Daisy concentrated, tried to concentrate. It felt like trying to decode a whisper while standing next to a waterfall. She rubbed the rough amethyst crystal that fit perfectly in the palm of her hand. All she knew was her dog was sick, the…
“Are you happy now? Did you get what you wanted?” Oscar asked. His jaw was clamped, his entire body so tightly wound it hurt to look at him. Her heart sank, her eyes on her fidgety hands. “I’m sorry.” He scoffed. “Did you get what you…
We all carry stories in our minds about how we’d react in dangerous situations. Many of us imagine ourselves fighting back, screaming for help, or running away. But the reality of how our bodies respond in threatening situations often…
The Instagram notification sound cut through the 3 AM silence of my studio apartment. I’d been lying awake for hours, scrolling through Peter’s Instagram for the hundredth time this week, analysing every like, every comment, every story…
Baby daddies are usually at the bottom of my dating list. I don’t have anything against them, but I prefer dating someone who will experience parenthood for the first time with me if we end up getting married. However, things haven’t been…
Isaac and I have been friends for a long time. He was one of the first people I met after finishing university, and we have remained friends throughout the years. We have gone for long periods of time without talking to each other.…
I have dated extroverts, but none were like George. He was the definition of the life of the party. He was the type of guy who would stand in a room full of people and start addressing them. Even though I was introverted, I didn’t mind…
I chose to abstain from sex, not because I was fasting and praying, but because of the things I have seen on these streets. It still blows my mind how little you can know of someone, yet you spend a lot of time with them. You could be…
The last time I was deeply in love was two years ago. I didn’t realise at the moment, but my ex was one of the best men I have ever met. I’ve never met anyone quite like him, and that is the problem. My last relationship was so good that I…
There’s a different kind of pain you feel when you find yourself in the same situation you promised yourself you’ll never be in. I don’t know if it was my naivety, my brokenness or my love for Charles that made me give him a second chance…
It seems like if you want an active dating life right now you need to have connections. Much like job opportunities, friends and families seem to be the people to go to to find a partner. Most of the people I know met their significant…
Some family secrets aren’t meant to stay buried forever, but they’re also not meant to be unearthed by someone else’s shovel. When we choose to rebuild after betrayal, we’re making deeply personal calculations about healing, growth, and…
Money conversations are awkward as hell. Nobody wants to be the person calculating who owes what for groceries or arguing about splitting the electric bill. But here’s the thing, avoiding these talks will bite you in the ass later. There’s…
Sometimes the internet delivers a gut punch that leaves you staring at your screen, heart racing, wondering if you’re reading your own life story. This Reddit post did exactly that for thousands of readers who found themselves nodding…
The beauty industry is experiencing a revolutionary shift as more people discover that truly radiant skin starts from within. Nutritional smoothies designed specifically for skin health are gaining momentum, offering a delicious and…
You know that feeling when you’re pouring your heart out to someone you love, and they just… stare back at you like you’re speaking a foreign language? Or when you’re celebrating something huge and they’re there physically but somehow…
Before meeting Grace, my life was miserable. I might have had everything I dreamt of but I didn’t have happiness. I went back to my cold, quiet apartment every night after slaving in the office the whole day. Seeing my friends getting…
My ex and I have taken the definition of a toxic relationship to a whole other level. I can’t stand the guy, but for some reason, I can’t leave him alone. He seems to feel the same way because we end up arguing and swearing that we’re…
When I saw a notification from Henry on my phone, my heart nearly stopped. It had been a month since we last went on a date and two weeks since we last talked. I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t give in to his requests so…
I was tired of taking Ls in my dating life. I’d had my fair share of heartbreaks. I could write an anthology about men breadcrumbing and ghosting me, and that was when they were not lying or stealing something from me. You know, men.…
“Beef, mukimo and a side of cabbage?” Becky asked him. “Am I that predictable?” Joe asked her. “I pay attention to my regular clients,” Becky said, smiling. She prepared the meal and served him. Joe took a long time to finish his meal as…
