#30DayFlashFictionChallenge Archives

Flash Fiction, Life, Mkate Nusu June 28, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Sworn Friendship

“BURP!” Lenny roared through his apartment startling Boo, the dog, who lay by his side on the couch. “And here’s one more for you!” He smirked looking at Boo who stared back oblivious to the stench that was about to hit its nose. Boo lifted its paws to its nose…

Comedy, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 27, 2018

By Rose Odengo

The First Night Runner

Nyakundi couldn’t resist the urge, it was a moonlit night and the village was fast asleep. He needed to take a dip in the calm waters of the river. He quickly walked to the river, looked around to see if anyone else was there. He peeled his clothes off and…

Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Slice of life June 26, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Canned

“This is self-inflicted punishment”, Rachael remarked. “What is?” Dot retorted. “Drinking coffee to stay awake and binge watch episodes of Prison Break!” “You’ll live.” Dot was dismissive. “I haven’t worked all week. I keep running to the bathroom to sit on the can and sleep.” “That’s gross”, Dot snorted. “You…

Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Tragedy, Violence June 25, 2018

By Rose Odengo

For May

“Everything is always a fight with you!” Kennedy was fed up with John’s endless temper tantrums. “We all have bad days, but not every damn day Is a bad day! Why do you have to take a dump on my parade every single day? Can’t you just be happy for…

Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 20, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Magical Urembo

There was a warm salty kiss coming in from the ocean that enveloped Kanini. Her skin tingled and she giggled. Her giggle reverberated through the air carried by the breeze through the coconut trees. In the distance some children collecting seas shells by the shore began to laugh when they…

Flash Fiction, Love/Friendship/Romance, Mkate Nusu June 19, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Hard to Say Goodbye

“You know you could have had my baby?” James blurted “You want to have a baby with me?” Nyaribo retorted a bit excited. Is this a final confession of his love after 10 years. Nyaribo met James at work, she happened to overhear James conversing with colleagues. She decided to…

Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Tragedy June 18, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Shattered

Daisy stepped into the middle of the road, cars speeding by her, swerving, screeching hooting, crashing into each other, she just stood there. Her eyes distant and confused, she was completely unaware of the havoc she was causing on the busy street. The horns honked frantically, yells of exasperation and…

Drama, Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 17, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Damaged & Inconsolable

”I am in love with a man who is too traumatized to be in a relationship.” Almasi blurted out in the meeting. Everyone turned at her wondering where it came from. Dolphine had just asked if there was any other business as they concluded the group’s investment plans for the…