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Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by eROCK247(m): 11:59pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 11:43am On Oct 05, 2017 |
eROCK247: Thanks for reading. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by souloho19(m): 12:42pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
that mirror story is something else... damn!
abeg I'm waiting for the next piece 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by queenitee(f): 3:15pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
OMG!!! 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by CNARIOjoseph(m): 8:31pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
seunnla: This is ssweeeeett! 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Maybelconor: 5:59pm On Oct 06, 2017 |
seunnla: She knows my name Sorry, i'm late.. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 6:05pm On Oct 06, 2017 |
Maybelconor: Oh, no problem. Make yourself comfortable. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by FreshestManny(m): 12:39am On Oct 07, 2017 |
seunnla: I just saw the mention. Thanks for the mention. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by FreshestManny(m): 12:39am On Oct 07, 2017 |
seunnla: Hi, I just saw the mention. Thanks for the mention. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 10:16am On Oct 07, 2017 |
FreshestManny: You're welcome. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Favouritetega(f): 10:25am On Oct 07, 2017 |
following closely 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 10:30am On Oct 07, 2017 |
Favouritetega: Thanks a lot, I'm glad my work interests you. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Favouritetega(f): 10:37am On Oct 07, 2017 |
seunnla:waiting for more updates 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 10:46am On Oct 07, 2017 |
Favouritetega: Updates will come, sooner than later. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by FreshestManny(m): 12:37am On Oct 11, 2017 |
Okay, I just finished reading the updates provided and I must say seunnla, you got a great story going here; nice descriptive prowess you got. I enjoyed every bit of the story and I await more updates. Pls Do well to mention me when you drop another update. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 8:56am On Oct 11, 2017 |
FreshestManny: Thank you, I appreciate your feedback. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 7:02pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
(Disclaimer: I am sane. I'm just trying to describe my writer's block). The characters: Ufuoma...hey...hey..listen up Me: Go away, I'm busy with things that can pay me The characters: We would pay you someday Me: Yeah, until that day comes, shush...I'm busy The characters: But we're interesting, tell our stories please.. Me: Go the f.ck away NOW The characters: But... Me: I said bye bye Some days later Me: Hello guys, I was wondering if you could tell me about that interesting stuff that happened to you again *Nothing* Me: Hello? I'm free now... Come out..come out wherever you are *Deafening silence* Me: I actually want to write now, come out.. *Nothing* Me: goes back to doing other things...an important deadline looms One character: So beads of sweat gathered around my temples as I struggled to get my heartbeat back to normal... Me: hold up, what story are you telling? One character: That one I was telling you before you fell asleep Me: I wasn't listening. I needed that sleep One character: You never listen to us, me especially Me: Oh, sod off. You always pick the worst time to visit One character: You are so annoying, we would deal with you. Me: (feigning fear) Oooooohhhhh, I'm so scared. Suddenly the others all barge into my room and lift me. Me: Hey, put me down this instant. I am your maker Them: (scoffs) Some maker you are. What is a maker without its creations? Poseidon's sister: You told Posei's tale. I've told you mine and you're yet to tell mine. I'm definitely more interesting than her Me: Well...I need to do a little research in order to write you. You are quite more complex than she is Poseidon's sister: Please don't patronize me. You haven't even given me a name. Me: How do you like Athena? Poseidon's sister: (hisses) Definitely a boring name Me: Hey, it's not boring....plus plagiarists are a problem Poseidon's sister: Well screw em Me: Nah, they're the ones screwing writers over. Can you put me down now? Them: No way. You have to learn a lesson Me: Huh? Them: Maybe some time in the block would make you take us more seriously Me: Hey (shaking head from side to side). What block? Guys? C'mon Them: The writer's block Me: Please No...No...please Them: (proceed to carry me there) I'm still there at the moment....soon be out though. 3 Likes |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Maybelconor: 4:09pm On Oct 14, 2017 |
seunnla: I hope they free you soon |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Creeza(m): 5:30pm On Oct 14, 2017 |
Funny 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 7:16pm On Oct 14, 2017 |
Maybelconor: Me too. There has been a lot of bargaining and a compromise is being reached. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Maybelconor: 7:34pm On Oct 14, 2017 |
I have a complaint tho (lol) I understand they are short stories and all, but for me it is mental torture, you get me to the point whereby I'm wondering what's gonna happen next, them BAM, you end it there leaving the rest for me to imagine :-( That's my only kpomo sha, the series are awesome |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 7:56pm On Oct 14, 2017 |
Maybelconor: And here I thought I was doing something nice for everyone Just kidding Anyways I would try to make some end in such a way that you won't have to imagine the rest of the story. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by CNARIOjoseph(m): 11:48am On Oct 15, 2017 |
seunnla: Wrong move - the beauty of these stories isn't just in the idea or story body, but also the way you end them. Please don't water it down like every "Nigerian" story by trying to give it a conclusive end. Yes, there are times when that is needed, but judging by the stories you've posted thus far, you ended them perfectly. Don't turn them to African Magic stories abeg. 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by Maybelconor: 5:34pm On Oct 15, 2017 |
seunnla: No no, please don't change it. The mental torture is sweet if you know what i mean. Ride on ma |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 7:48pm On Oct 15, 2017 |
CNARIOjoseph: Right? I really like cliff hangers 1 Like |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 7:49pm On Oct 15, 2017 |
Maybelconor: Thanks. I will. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by itsandi(m): 8:21pm On Oct 15, 2017 |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 1:05am On Oct 16, 2017 |
All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author. © Ufuoma .K. Oluwaseun She half walked, half limped down the narrow bush path leading to her house. Her shoes were a size too small but she had paid through her nose for the pair of shoes and would rather suffer gangrene than give them up. She sang under her breath, trying to remember the tune to the song that had just been rehearsed at the choir practice. The tune sounded off but she didn't mind, singing always made her feel less afraid every time she had to walk down the lonely road to her house. A cool wind washed over her, she could feel goose bumps sprouting. She quickened her pace. She felt the surrounding bushes go silent. All the sounds emanating from them had stopped. There were no chirping of crickets, no hooting of owls, no meowing of stray cats, no soft rustling of leaves as the wind pushed them about. Nothing. It was as if the bushes and its inhabitants had been ordered to be quiet. She had an unsettling feeling of being watched ,her hands tightened around her hand bag, she craned her neck to look behind her. There was nothing. She stooped down, easing her legs out of the shoes. She reasoned that if there was a need to run, the shoes could slow her down. Raising her head, she noticed some movements in the grasses to her left. Her heart beat quickened as she turned to investigate the source of disturbance. "...must be some bush animal" she reasoned to herself. There it was. It was a man dressed in white billowy gown, his face was painted white. He was holding a machete and was grinning widely. She shrieked in fear as her feet kicked into action. The moment she started to run, the bushes came alive. The owls hooted as if urging her to run faster. She was grateful she had spent a good portion of her life winning cross country awards for her little town. She turned to peer behind her and realized, she had put a lot of distance between her and whatever that was. She couldn't see it but she could hear it laughing. She continued to run till she reached the hamlet in which her home was situated. ******************************* Once he felt she was out of earshot, he began to cackle. He had never felt more alive. He was so glad he could give her a taste of her own medicine. She was Miss Itoro, his nemesis. She was the SS3 class teacher, although an indigene of the town, she had spent a huge part of her life out of the town, only coming back to "give back to the town and immerse herself in her roots". He hated when she said that and she said it a lot. Giving back meant taunting the dull students. " Stand up, Edet" she would command in her faux English accent " read the next passage". "Aunty..me kana read" he would mumble. "Call me Miss Itoro" she would say as she stared at him "you have to make an attempt". He would make an attempt and earn a few giggles from the so called smart students. Miss Itoro would smirk at him before telling him to seat down. The last straw had occurred when she had caught him sneaking a letter to his friend to pass on to the girl he admired. Despite the fact that the class had seventy something students, Miss Itoro had seen him and had confiscated the letter. She trotted to the front of the class and proceeded to read out the letter, laughing at all his grammatical errors. " Dear boy" she said mockingly "wait until you can spell before you attempt writing love letters..." After a dramatic pause she had asked "Aren't you the oldest in this class?". He sheepishly nodded. "Something tells me you're too old to be attempting to befriend Ima, she's sixteen and you're what twenty five?". "Twenty three". She coughed. He could tell she was holding back laughter. He could feel the bile rising when he said " It is not be my fault I can't speak English, I start school late'. "You're about to sit for Waec and you can't even construct proper sentences? Sit down and be quiet". She had demoralized him and so seeing her run away from him was very pleasing. He had known she would use this route on her way home from church, so he had dressed up in a billowy white gown, painted his face white and grabbed a machete to scare her. He was still laughing, and was about to wipe the tears rolling down his eyes when he realized he wasn't the only one laughing. He looked behind him, half expecting to see his best friend when he came face to face with a faceless creature. *************************** It watched with much amusement as the young man hid in the bushes, in hopes of scaring his teacher. He admired the young man's sense of humour. To aid his plan, it had caused the chill wind to wash over the woman, caused the bushes to be silent, all in the hopes of spooking the woman and it had worked. The man had obviously appreciated its gesture as he was rolling about the ground laughing. It couldn't help but laugh too, even though it didn't have a mouth. The man was staring at it now, marveling at its featureless face, wanting to run but unable to. It caused a mouth sprout on its face causing the young man's eyes to widen in fear. "You had fun didn't you?" It asked, smiling. The man shook his head. "I know you did, but now it's my turn...I'll release your legs now because I like fairness but if I catch you, I get to keep your features.... Don't worry I only need eyes, nose and ears". The young man was crying now. " Run Edet, Run.....let's see if you can run as fast as your teacher". **************** Edet felt his legs loose and began to run. He looked back to see the creature develop another pair of legs before it started running after him. 3 Likes |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 1:16am On Oct 16, 2017 |
Augustap patjane eROCK247 matrixA FreshestManny |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by eROCK247(m): 8:00am On Oct 16, 2017 |
So many twists and turns...never a dull moment with u. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by seunnla(f): 9:58am On Oct 16, 2017 |
eROCK247: Thanks. |
Re: When Hell Overflows. Story By Ufuoma Seunnla by queenitee(f): 6:58pm On Oct 16, 2017 |
Eh eh |
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