This story is part 1 of a series I want to tell revolving around fire and surviving death – this was one of the lighter fire stories I have and I think it sets up a great precedent for the coming stories.
2021 Contestants
Below is a list of all qualifying submissions received from all participating countries.
Many people have searched and researched into what really makes an individual happy. Some people found it and it didn’t last for that long, others found it and made good use
Happiness: The story of Mason by ThePhraseAssembler
Ester humorously recalls of an accident she had as a child that left her with a scar that made her feel “impure”.
Does this scar reduce my bride price by Esther Edet
I struggled with picking a story to tell but telling this one felt like I was closing a door to a phase of my life. Not closing it out of shame because a lot of things have happened since the occurrences in the story. So you could say… Read More »Empty voids and blurry visions by Hlompho Makhetha
Empty voids and blurry visions by Hlompho Makhetha
When the event in my story happened, it was such a profound moment for me. I literally stood on the road for moments, with goosebumps on my body, thinking about what had just happened.
The music shop by Oladunni Adenuga
Sussie tells a gripping story of an encounter that left her feeling helpless. What do you do when you are left alone in a powerless state?
Sorry, you are not on the guest list by Sussie Mjwara
Tshegofatso shares a story of how she encountered lighting at close proximity, because of an apparent unsolved matter with a witch doctor.
Blinding bright light by Tshegofatso K Moyo
I think every story needs to be heard, and this particular story is a reminder how I became an African author and playwriter.
Being Royatly by James Qeqe
Tshifiwa reminisces on the day he met his ultimate crush in a downtown restaurant. He describes the moment as being revived back to life after being seemingly numb for years. A beautiful tale of love and how we can find it in the most least likely places.
Love at first order by Tshifhiwa Boanerges
Another reason that made me choose this story is that storytelling is a process, a journey, and an evolution that has a beginning. I choose this story to be my beginning, I want to begin it with boldness.