The year is 2004, Staff Primary School. We are being monitored closely. My class is full of notorious noisemakers, and I'll have you know, I had no part. (Who am I kidding? of course, I'm their king). Movement has been restricted and talking earned your name being penned down in the evil book of pupils … Continue reading No Longer At Ease

What makes you happy? Is it putting a smile on the faces of others? Or maybe it's seeing your enemies suffer? True story, if you've ever been bullied, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a bully suffer for their crimes. Back in school a particular bully did so poorly in an examination, he had to … Continue reading The Keys To Happiness

Have you ever been so broke, all you had for dinner was sleep? Philosophers say that 'extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to humanity everywhere' and I quite agree with them. There's a reason why America tries to police everyone else, secretly spying on us to see if our fortunes have changed under the guise … Continue reading Reeks of Poverty

It's the eve of Christmas. Celebration is in the air. Everyone is concerned about the presents but not Chike. He has his eyes on the prize. The Xmas turkey is marinating in the oven and he wants an early piece. Like a G.I Joe, he goes into stealth mode. After successfully navigating through the living … Continue reading What Happens After Dark

Dinner is served. It's fried Rice and Turkey. I'm amped up! George just got back from the boarding house. It's a celebration. Two seconds into the meal, I hear a not-so-familiar sound. I look up and see George trying to force a helping of rice into a mouth that is already full, worse still he's … Continue reading The Little Things