United Hearts

United Hearts
by innoalifa

I woke up to find myself lying beside a man. He was naked. Between his hairy chest and thighs was a boxers. My eyes rested on him for a minute and I smiled, a fleeting smile like a flash of light or an electric current leaving behind the trace...

Heaven or Hell

Heaven or Hell
by innoalifa

Thirty-five minutes ago, I stood in front of a huge crucifix thinking about two years gone by. I had gotten a divorce just before my only child died. It was a horrible situation for me, coupled with the fact that I have been jobless, cashless and...

The Proposal

The Proposal
by innoalifa

It was the sound of the phone that woke woke me up from my dream. I gasped, sat up in bed and fumbled for the receiver.

"Hello! "...

Love found me

Love found me
by innoalifa

After I was sacked because I wore no tie, a lot of people asked me, "What was on your mind? Was it fear, failure or dread?"

My answer surprised them just like it surprised me. My answer was love. More than anything else in those...

Hearts Aflamed

Hearts Aflamed
by innoalifa

A chill went through my nerves. Whether it was fear, trepidation or anticipation, I couldn't have said. I stared at Peter as if I was certain he had taken complete leave of the maturity I credited him.

"That's stupid! You can't...

Birthday in Hell

Birthday in Hell
by innoalifa

I lay on my back fastened to a narrow bed with a metal frame. I had long given up trying to free myself. I was fully awake but my eyes were closed. My mouth had been smelling and I had longed to brush my teeth.

I was listening to...