3 It’s Monday morning and I was determined to have a better week; not getting on peoples’ nerves . After a double period of Maths clasess; there was a free period, I decided to go to the library so I won’t be forced into any unhealthy conversation. When I got back from the library...
Ifenna’s Diaries – 2
2 “Ifenna, get up from that bed or you’ll be late for school.” It was my mum again, waking me up for the umpteenth time. I rolled over and ignored her, the worry on her voice irritated me. I wished she would just go away. I checked the time, it was 7:00 am, and...
Ifenna’s Diaries – 1
Ifenna’s Diaries by Ifunanya Odinka Synopsis New to Phoenix Academy, Ifenna Ifediora faces a losing battle with peer pressure and bullies. Not only that, she has to cope with academic burdens –a struggle she is already losing. She also faces lots of struggles at home; she fights to gain the approval of her father,...
No Fresh Starts – 6
Lines Crossed The knock came at exactly seven. Sophie had spent the last hour rearranging her apartment, hiding the single wineglass by the sink, fluffing the pillows on her couch, adjusting the lighting to something professional. Not romantic. Definitely not romantic. Before she went to the door, she stood by her bed and took...
No Fresh Starts – 5
Dinner was Mark’s idea. “Least I can do after dragging you around all afternoon,” he said, holding the door of a dimly lit Italian bistro open for her. Sophie hesitated, then stepped inside. One meal. Still professional. They ordered. Spaghetti Amatriciana Pasta for her, steak for him, and for a while, they talked about...
No Fresh Starts – 4
Close Quarters The real estate office was sleek and modern, all glass walls and polished concrete floors. Exactly the kind of place that made Sophie feel like she should be holding a green juice instead of her half-empty coffee cup. Mark was already inside, leaning over the agent’s desk, pointing at something on a...
No Fresh Starts – 3
Lessons in Light The morning air in Griffith Park was crisp, the kind of LA weather that made everything feel just a little sharper. Sophie adjusted the strap of her camera bag, scanning the path for Mark. She spotted him leaning against a picnic table, scrolling through his phone, a travel mug steaming beside...
No Fresh Starts – 2
Coffee and Confessions Sophie walked into the whispering solitude of her studio apartment and sank into her couch, the weight of the day pressing into her shoulders. A few thoughts lingered on her mind, all about the meeting she just had. As hard as she tried not to make any big deal of it,...
No Fresh Starts – 1
No Fresh Starts by Kate O’lere Synopsis Sophie reconnects with Mark 6 years after his wedding to her estranged friend, Emily. Mark moves to LA as part of his efforts to put his life back together after falling on hard times and separation from Emily. He needs Sophie’s help on a new business venture in...
The Wrong Side of Charm – 4
Tangled Threads As she dropped the call, she found that Matt had been trying to call. She was going to dial him but then paused, it was best if when they talk it was him who called. It was a big deal for her that he called. Last night must mean something to him....