Trevillion Image Aria Jones remembered the day when she met James Turpentine for the first time. She had gone for her usual walk in the park and had spent a while there before she decided to drop by her parents' house to see them and her younger sister, Jane. As she approached the house, she …
Worshipping and Serving Christ
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister …
The Real Deal
PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young "She's a hypocrite, that one." "Who?” “The Missus.” “Better be careful what you say about her, Luella.” “Well, it’s true, Matilda.” “Why is she a hypocrite?” “She’s been carrying on about how she hates Americans.” “So? How does that make her a hypocrite?” “The General’s an American.” “So?” “I saw …
Duties, Dreams, Hester & Miss Moore
Trevillion Image Frederick was walking through the gardens of Charleston. It was a fine day and he thought it would be a good idea to come and while the hours away. It was better than hanging about the plantation, struggling with his growing feelings for Hester. That morning when he was on his way down …
Vernon’s Plan
Image by Deposits Photo "Looking for something?" Emmeline whirled around. "What do you mean by sneaking up on me like that?" she demanded. "What are you doing here? I thought you were in your room." "I might ask you the same question." "I was passing by and saw the light. What are you doing here?" …
Emmilene
Image by Freepik "Was that Freddy?" Emmilene asked Vernon. "Yes, it was. He came to see Rebecca." "What did you tell him?" "That's she's indisposed." "She's in no condition to see anyone, even Freddy." "He's the only one who has come by to see her. All her so-called friends have deserted her." "It's times like …
Dinner, Denver & Temptation
They had been seeing each other regularly since they went out for drinks. They had spent Christmas and New Year's holidays with each other. Chioma and Dushan were back from Bratislava where they had spent the holidays. On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, she had spoken to them. She had received two texts from …
Adaeze Calls Merrick
A week had passed since she said goodbye to Aamin at Heathrow. During that time, she hadn't been able to stop thinking about Merrick until finally, she decided she would call him that morning or go completely out of her mind. She rushed into the bedroom, dug her hand bag out of the closet, retrieved …
Sarika and Jahaira Exchange Words
"So, has he proposed as yet?" Jahaira asked her younger sister. "You know very well that he hasn't or I'd be wearing an engagement ring, wouldn't I?" Sarika replied irritably. "There's not need to get snippy with me. It's not my fault that he hasn't asked you as yet--if he ever asks you." "What do …
The Wedding, Part Two
Nal became morose as he thought about Jameila. She was the only one who wasn't going to be at his wedding. She was going to Miami to visit her sister and her family. When she showed up at the restaurant with Kwaku instead of alone, he was taken aback. He tried to hide his displeasure …
Notes to Women 