Fiction Short Stories

Standalone narratives that explore a range of emotions, experiences, and thought-provoking themes in a single read.

March 23, 2025

Married to a Schizophrenic (Short Story)

Written by Ezinne Akam A record of a manic episode as experienced by a man suffering from schizophrenia. Inspired by the 1998 film “Diamond Ring” directed by Tade Ogidan and featuring Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Akintola, etc. The… Continue reading
February 1, 2023

A Blind Date Story

I won’t be disclosing his real name, in case he tries to track me down. Yes, he is that crazy. HOW WE MET So, early October 2019 before the Co-vid 19 madness started, Dayo (fake name) sent me a DM… Continue reading
October 2, 2017

Staring in the Dark (Short Story)

“The devil lives among us but we refuse to acknowledge this reality because we are naturally ignorant people.” -Ezinnewrites We had travelled to my village, Okpala in Imo state, for my grandmother’s burial. I was a bright eleven year old… Continue reading