TEHILLA (A SHORT CHRISTIAN STORY) Written By: Fortune Jacob The banging on the front door was persistent. Ronke wondered who could be hitting the door so loudly that early and how they managed to get through the front gate. ‘Where is Abdul, the gateman anyway?’ She tossed in the bed, trying to ignore the incessant banging. ‘Abdul can deal with whoever it is. Today … Read More ›
Hello everyone, good day! How do you do? I want to quickly inform you about a Christian writing contest available for you right at the moment. THE CHRISTIAN FLASH FICTION CONTEST 2019 is the contest name under the De-Raconteur Writing Contest arm. The registration is on at the moment and you can be a part of it by visiting writingcontest.de-raconteur.com I want to briefly add … Read More ›
THE VISITOR EPISODE 8 WRITTEN BY: LIZZY OYEBOLA YAKUBU (Did you miss episode 7, read here) “Okay, let us plan towards next month then. I have a whole lot to do this season, plus I have a new baby to nurture.” My husband finally agreed after months of pleading with him to allow us go visit his aunt, Asake who had been released from the prison because of her ill … Read More ›
THE VISITOR EPISODE 7 WRITTEN BY: LIZZY OYEBOLA YAKUBU (Click here to read episode 6) “Just look at what you have done to your wife. See her over there! Just look at her” My mum cried as I asked her about the whereabouts of my wife. When I looked at where she was pointing at, my heart was shattered! My own wife, Lara was seated on a staircase … Read More ›
THE VISITOR EPISODE 6 WRITTEN BY: LIZZY OYEBOLA YAKUBU (Read Episode 5 here) I looked into Lara’s face but I couldn’t decipher what was on her mind. She looked so sad and far away. She sighed intermittently, picked up her daughter’s weak, almost lifeless hands and sighed again. She hadn’t even eaten! No matter what I said to convince her to eat, she wouldn’t bulge. By the time I got … Read More ›
THE VISITOR EPISODE 5 WRITTEN BY: LIZZY OYEBOLA YAKUBU (Click here to read Episode 4) Looking into my wife’s face, all I saw was raw, fiery anger! She looked like she wanted to see Bode quickly to deposit some slaps in his face. “Honey” I called out, picking her hand. “Sir?” She answered, trying really hard to act like she was at peace. “All will be well.” I assured and … Read More ›
THE VISITOR (A CHRISTIAN STORY BY DE-RACONTEUR) EPISODE 4 WRITTEN BY: LIZZY OYEBOLA YAKUBU (Read Episode of THE VISITOR here) I entered into the sitting room and threw my bag on one of the settees, yawning as I did. “Hello everybody! I’m home!” I announced. The whole atmosphere was eerie and the silence in the house was loud. Where is everybody? I walked briskly to my children’s room but they … Read More ›
THE VISITOR EPISODE 3 Written By: Lizzy Oyebola Yakubu (Read Episode 2 here) By the time I got into my car, my phone had rung three good times. Still my mother-in-law! “Is all well?” I muttered as I settled down in my car and gulped down a bottle of water that I had kept in my car which had gone hot from the weather. I picked up my phone and … Read More ›
THE VISITOR Written By: Lizzy Oyebola Yakubu. (Read Episode 1 of THE VISITOR by De-Raconteur here) I couldn’t append my signature on any of the documents placed on my desk. My head was hot, my eyes were sore and my hands were shaky. The night before was a nightmare for me! I had never in my entire life felt so lost, tired and worn. “Mama, what is the matter?” My … Read More ›
THE VISITOR (A CHRISTIAN STORY BY DE-RACONTEUR) EPISODE 1 Written By: Lizzy Oyebola Yakubu (I STARTED THIS SERIES ON MY FACEBOOK WALL YESTERDAY BUT I WANT TO KEEP YOU RACONTEUR FANS UPDATED. SO WHILE I POST ON FACEBOOK AT NIGHT, I WILL SEND TO YOU IN THE MORNING.) As I wiped my shoes against the foot mat, the atmosphere smelt really different. “What’s that? Is something … Read More ›