I was never a timid person when it came to effortlessly showing off what I knew how to do best. I wasn't the best in them, but I knew I couldn't stop trying. The days I'd go to the garden to sing, and

I was only fifteen when my twin sister disappeared, no one had an idea about her whereabouts. Source On the 15th of May, Kaira and I got into a fight. I took it to heart and avoided her in all possible

Saturdays and Sundays are always the best days of my life. I tend to rest, chill, see movies, and cook. Oh goodness! I love cooking. The best part of it is taking a nap, and knowing that I have all day

A home they say is one's own dwelling place, the habitual abode of one's family. I was raised in a home full of compassion, love, and harmony. My early years were filled with a wealth of love, care, attention,

Source People's judgments can dig a pit in our souls, defining us with their perceptions, and we end up carrying the weight of their misconceptions. I never really believed in myself, not even in the

Getting into college was a fresh and incredibly positive start in my life. It was a journey I'd so much made up my mind to embark on till the very end. It was a challenge connecting with different classes

Source My mother and brother have always been the focal points of my life, with no involvement from my father. Despite the lingering emptiness in my heart for years, I'd wished for a chance to see him

Source The day had finally arrived for my holiday lesson, and my mom had ensured that my brother was prepared and ready to join me as nursery lessons were also conducted. I was bubbling with joy, eagerly

Source I slumped on my cushion, engulfed by desolation, contemplating the entirety of my life's journey and recognizing the profound absence of a single fulfilling relationship. I was going to be thirty-five

Source Claudia, Esther, and I were an amazing trio, and even though our numbers were few, our bond was extraordinary. And there was Love, one of our coursemates, who'd cherished being around us. She was

Image Source I stood at the corner of the road, marveling at the city's exquisite magnificence, a beauty to behold. The hour was so early that only a few vehicles could be seen. It was going to be my first

Image Source "Greg! You know you can change your mind if you don't want to go Harvard." I said as I helped him fold his clothes. "I just wish I could, but when it comes to Uncle Ray, Mom's

source I used to have a strong aversion to French and somehow, I'd always managed to escape French classes. When it finally became an optional subject in my senior secondary, I got the relief I'd long

Image Source As our eyes met at the stream while I was fetching water, an instant connection sparked between us. Our gazes locked, and at that moment, we felt a profound and undeniable attraction. Our

This week's prompt has stirred up one of the most beautiful memories that I hold close to my heart, and it's a memory of my path to self-realization. I got involved in a beauty contest in my third year

Image Source Nessa and I were close friends in college but with a lot of differences. She lived an opulent life while I embraced a simple and modest existence. Many people wondered how I managed to cope

Image Source I always find immense joy in recounting my dormitory tales, as they hold some of my most cherished memories, and one of such indelible memories I hold close is the reminiscence that revolves

Image Source Radiantly adorned in my late mother's finest attire, I stood in front of a glistening mirror. In that rare moment, a smile illuminated my face and showcased my resplendent visage. I was so

Image Source Living in a dormitory entails a lot. It has an amazing way of keeping you in check of your belongings. I never knew my scent could be so significant until it saved me from an unexpected

Image Source I got so pissed at my alarm for its nonstop ringing. "I heard you the first time!" I yelled, picked it up, and flung it in an unknown direction. It was a beautiful morning, and I