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Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 7, 2018

By Rose Odengo

The Osborne Effect

The desire to cheat was so strong. But she had seen Sam, chugging down a huge bottle of soda and a burger at his desk. Barbara was at his desk staring right into his eyes, he could barely swallow. But he needed to or he would choke. He swallowed hard,…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 4, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Colourful Aunt Becka

Bella reached out her little fist to knock on the door. Just as she was about to knock she heard a thud, which was rapidly followed by the sound of a clap. She paused for a minute and listened in. She heard the thud followed by a clap again, after…

Drama, Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu May 31, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Like Father, Like Son

Andy burst out laughing hysterically, the rest of the class raised their heads from their reading and assignments glanced in his direction and returned to their work. Andy was always known for attention seeking randomness. He laughed for about two minutes and was abruptly silenced by the sneer from their…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu May 8, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Wish You Were Here

Betty pulled her handkerchief out of her pocket, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks, she couldn’t stop the sniffling and coughing at the same time. She was running out of breath and finally gasped and chocked out her laughter with one hand holding on to her aching stomach. She hadn’t…

Family, Life Lessons, Reflections February 5, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Weekly Reflections – Lessons from Dad

Last Friday was my Dad’s birthday; he would have been 77 this year. It’s been 16 years since he passed away. I miss him more every day. I have endless questions I want to ask him about his childhood, about my granddad who I never met, what it was like…

Crime, Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Revenge October 2, 2017

By Rose Odengo

Death to Government

Things were thick! Really thick! The ‘Government’ had walked in and there was no saving grace. She had walked in through the door soaking wet and stinking. It was flooded outside and we had forgotten the clothes on the washing line which were now completely drenched. “What have you been…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Slice of life September 10, 2017

By Rose Odengo

My Hero

I could barely eat my lunch; I was so excited I would finally see Dad, Muli, Mutua and Kanini. I had missed everyone so much. It had only been six weeks since school resumed. But the ‘hole’ I schooled in, made everything seem like light years away. I stood at…

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