Loving Nwamgbeke – 7
SEVEN It was some minutes past 11 in the night. Samson was already asleep on his bed when the knock came. He tossed to the other side and in his …
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SEVEN It was some minutes past 11 in the night. Samson was already asleep on his bed when the knock came. He tossed to the other side and in his …
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by Daniel Nkado This is not my story. No, it isn’t. It’s actually my father’s, the way he told it to me. Unlike most babies, I wasn’t born in a …
Short Story: My Father’s Story Read More
by Ugochukwu E. I have never been a fan of miracle churches. Since my encounter with one in Asaba when I was younger, I have begun to feel all of …
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Written by Daniel Nkado In our compound Nneka is known for one thing: Screaming. And she screamed only at one person: Her husband. He is tall and slim, a quiet …
Flash Story: Independence Day at Ginika’s Compound Read More
FIVE Ikechukwu was leaving the site when his phone began to ring. Checking, he saw it was Chuka, his best friend. The phone to his ear, he said, ‘The man, …
Loving Nwamgbeke – 5 Read More
by Daniel Nkado I grew up listening to neither Michael Jackson nor Diana Ross. I was already 16 when we first had electricity. The loud buzzing of an alarm clock …
Short Story: My Little Village Life Read More
FOUR He didn’t understand the scene, but he still said, ‘I’m sorry, I just came to check if everything was alright.’ Nwamgbeke slapped Nnamdi’s shoulder. ‘So this child-child pray, you …
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It’s another week, guys! The winners of last week’s game are: UduakAbasi Ikurekong, Zinny and Mariam Morenike. Congrats to you all and thank you for making DNB proud. Cecilia is …
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THREE Nwamgbeke continued to shake her head. ‘Hey, Nnamdi, I not do it o.’ Another shake of head. ‘I not do it.’ ‘Please you have to,’ Nnamdi said. ‘Why?’ ‘I’m …
Loving Nwamgbeke – 3 Read More
by Ugochukwu E. There is a church in Aba, Abia State where the pastor is chiefly known for one thing: Accepting gifts for God. According to Pastor Isaac, the only …
Life Story: The Sacrifice of the Altar Read More
TWO Nwamgbeke continued to shake Ikechukwu. ‘Hey, Ikechukwu!’ she cried. ‘Ikechukwu, licing up na! Ikechukwu!’ She tried to pull him up. ‘Ikechukwu, I soly na, prease licing up. Please, I …
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by Prosper Articles like this posted on DNB Stories represent only the views of the writer and not the opinion of DNB Stories. *** Ever since I was small, it …
Musings: Knowing God and Being Good Read More
ONE Nwamgbeke sat on a white plastic chair in front of the house, her legs joggling from temper. Ikechukwu will hear nwii today. It wasn’t long that Ikechukwu honked outside. …
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SIXTEEN Ahanna counted the money again, wetting his fingers more often this time. Finally he was done again. He turned to Obinna, eyes overwhelmed with joy. ‘Nwanne, hundred and fifty …
Something Bigger Than Love – End of Book One Read More
FOURTEEN He counted the money again. It was N5000. He reached into his bag again. At the same corner he found the money, he saw a piece of paper. He …
Something Bigger Than Love – 14 and 15 Read More
Blood And Resurrection Georgina ran up from the bed to meet April. ‘April, what is it?’ April’s tears continued coming. Georgina wiped at her face and held her. She guided …
Roommates 2: Episode Three Read More
Tears The University Teaching Hospital had an influx of patients two days ago. A violated young girl was brought in shortly after two accident victims had been taken in. The …
Roommates 2: Episode Two Read More
by Zeus During a sermon, a famous inspirational speaker said, “Best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who is not my wife”. The …
Joke: Don’t Copy! Read More
Our first SIR! DNB July Personality is all powerful, noble and gallant Sir, Iyke David. Meet Sir Iyke: Date/Place of Birth: Old but young at heart! From Owerri Imo State. …
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by Daniel Nkado It was past midnight, but Jane hasn’t slept one bit. The sounds wouldn’t allow her. She has turned the other way, pressed her ears into the pillow, …
Short Story: Gone Girl Read More
TWELVE Adaku was surprised to see so many people in the hall. She had come as early as 8, yet she met no free seat. She climbed a bench …
Something Bigger Than Love – 12 Read More
by Diane B. DNB Love Stories are more suited for adults. *** He was sitting at the edge of my bed. Most nights we talked in my room, or …
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by Daniel Nkado Uzoma did not know what was wrong with her. For some weeks now, she has been nothing but herself. Everything irked her, even the things she previously …
Short Story: Prickly! Read More
ELEVEN Adaku pointed from the taxi window. ‘That’s the one.’ Soon, the white 504 Peugeot came to a halt in front of a black gate. On the wall beside the …
Something Bigger Than Love – 11 Read More
by Daniel Nkado Mrs Margaret Okeledu is a special woman. She is an epitome of character, a true reason to believe that there is still good in this world. At …
Short Story: Sparkle Read More
by Emmanuel Ibeawuchi Kunle stepped out his car, exhausted. From the moment he opened his eyes in the morning, it had been stress all the way. Not like he’d even …
Short Story: The Monitoring Spirit Read More
It was a breezy Sunday afternoon. Comfort has just finished spreading the clothes she washed on the line in front of their compound when her elder sister came out carrying …
Life Story: Violated! Read More
EIGHT He knew her bride price had been paid and also who had paid it. But he did not care. He was his enemy after all. He’d seen her pass …
Something Bigger Than Love – 8 Read More
by Daniel Nkado We were young. We were naive. One careless mistake led to a turbulent situation. ‘I think I am pregnant,’ she said to me that evening. We were …
Life Story: How I was Forced to Marry Beatrice. Read More
by Zeus A married woman entered a pharmacy. She walked to the pharmacist. She looked straight into his eyes and said, ‘I would like to buy a fast-killing poison for …
Joke: The Prescription Read More
Five Adaku stared at the big bus, reading the inscription on it— THE YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS—over and over again. At the right, a man was loading passengers’ luggage into …
Something Bigger Than Love – 5 Read More
by Daniel Nkado ‘Why do you like me?’ she asked. She often asked me that question—why I like her. Why anyone could like her. ‘You are beautiful, Elizabeth,’ I told …
Flash Story: Elizabeth Read More
THREE They brought wine today. It was meant to be a small occasion, smaller than a normal wine-carrying ceremony. They had come with just two elders; one was Ichie Okwu, …
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Daniel Nkado James burst into the house and flung his briefcase aside. He dropped on the couch and jerked his tie off. The anger was aflame in him. It blazed …
Flash Story: Burnt! Read More
by Zeus Mama Kate is a fighter. Everybody in the compound fear her. She is huge and seems to have the strength of a tiger. Nobody talks when she is …
Joke: Mama Kate Goes To Hospital Read More
by Mrs Joy I read Uju’s story last week and decided to share mine too. Though I do not know how to write, but the blog owner assured me he …
Life Story: My Weird Maid Experience Read More
by Joy Amaka O My friend, Adesuwa, has always been my relationship guide. She was the one that told me the secrets of finding and keeping a man, most of …
Flash Story: Ill Listening Read More
Chapter One Ada is your sister, Mama Obinna said this to her son often. ‘Take this to your sister,’ she said, handing Obinna the black polyethylene bag that contained Ada’s …
Something Bigger Than Love – 1 and 2 Read More
by Obioma Okafor She was sure her mother is dead. Even before she answered the phone, the caller’s name had passed the message. And then Ejike’s voice, the tension in …
Flash Story: Hope Unlost Read More
SIX Ihuoma finally opened her eyes. Chinelo heard her cough and rushed into the hut. She held Ihuoma at the shoulders. ‘Rest now, my dear. Rest.’ ‘Where is my baby?’ …
Ebubedike and the Desertlings of Uforo – 6 Read Moreby Zeus The Nigerian Government recently announced to pay all men with 5 children and above 1million Naira annual salary. Akpos heard the news and said to his wife, “Ekaette, …
Joke: Akpos And Kids Read More
by Gloria Ezeh You see, I married a very special man. A man, if I had to say, was entirely different from other men. A man that was not very …
Short Story: The Different Man I Married Read Moreby Daniel Nkado I finally had to call off the relationship three months ago. She was nearly choking me to death. Don’t get me wrong, Ijeoma is the kind of …
Short Story: Priority Misplaced Read More
ONE Book written by Daniel Nkado He may have lived long ago, but tales of him will hardly ever depart our hearts. They were tales every grandfather told to their …
Ebubedike and the Desertlings of Uforo – 1 Read MoreFOURTEEN ‘Doctor, please show us to her,’ Loretta had said this in a calm voice despite the draught of impatience whirling up around her. And her sister too. The slim …
Love and Other Things that Follow – The End. Read MoreShoutout to all the lovely ladies who still want to become Mrs Somebody someday, my dear sister inclusive, I put my thumb up for you! But we know Naija men …
How To Get Your Nigerian Boyfriend To Put A Ring On It Read MoreTHIRTEEN A young woman was driving too fast, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts. Her hands on the steering wheel were trembling. Her chest was pounding. Had she killed …
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by Daniel Nkado I’ve been living in Mrs. Hilda’s animal house since I was a kid. Busho, the heavily-bearded billy, had told me I was bought from the market …
Patricia Read MoreShout out to all DNB readers! Something great is coming to DNB next month and we need you to help us DECIDE! As you may have guessed, our ongoing Chapter …
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by Daniel Nkado My sister has never brought a man home before, even though she is four years older than me. My mother always said, though never in her presence, …
Love Story: A Valentine to Remember Read MoreOkafor worked as an attendant in a mortuary. He was receiving dead bodies one day when he saw this male body with thename Patrick on it. Undressing the corpse, he …
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For many weeks now, our Sunday discussion topics has always been on literary subjects. That is going to change from today. Real-life issues will also be discussed on DNB every …
What Should She Do? Read MoreSIX Didi picked the small pot of lip paint from her beauty basket lying next to her feet and removed the lid. She dipped into the pot and ran the …
Ola – The Tale of a Young Moon Maiden – 6 Read More
by Daniel Nkado If we had the opportunity to return for a second life, I will pick her again. If we chose where we went to after life, I would …
A Woman of Honour Read More
NINE She found herself in a strange forest. Strange but beautiful. Healthy trees were surrounded by a lush greenery. Sunlight flowed down in a gentle smoky gold. Whole white flowers …
The Other Side of Love – 9 and 10 Read MoreFOUR “Jagara! Jagara! Jagara!” The bells on Efu’s ankles and the tiny gongs strung to the end of her long wood staff rattled as she swaggered to the palace. …
Ola – The Tale of a Young Moon Maiden – 4 and 5 Read MoreONE She thought it’d be nice if she made something ‘local’. Egwusi soup perhaps. But she hasn’t seen him eat that before. She hasn’t even seen him eat anything. Before …
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