Written by Chibuzor Iwobi Nothing else mattered but watching Efe take her last breath. She had to go down this time and for good. I fantasized of ways to take her life: choke her till she died? torture her slowly? put a bullet in her skull? An evil...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi If I failed in my attempt to disarm him of his gun, it was going to be the end of the road for all of us in the room. It was a risk that I had to take cause either way I wasn’t going to end the day alive. Midway into...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi Another set of loud bangs followed and the room went silent. We all turned our attention to the front door as the bangs coming would not stop. We waited for a few more seconds, hoping the person at the door would desist...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi Reminiscing about that night forced me to sit back and think for long time. The images had scarred me for life and it wasn’t something I enjoyed sharing. There were thoughts swirling through my mind that even my high school...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi The whole room was dead silent; my thoughts were so loud I feared the others could somehow hear them. All eyes were on me. Time seemed to slow down as I tried to catch my breath; shock was written all over my face. Slowly...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi Abisola was still sobbing heavily so I let her talk when she was ready. I tried to imagine being in her shoes, she had gone through enough already. I was determined to help her get her father back. Meanwhile, Angie sat...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi “CLICK! CLICK!” The gun jammed again. I couldn’t believe my luck, only a few minutes ago it seemed like the odds were in his favour. He repeatedly kept pulling the trigger in hope that it would eventually fire. Suddenly my...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi My peace of mind came to an abrupt end. My jaw dropped; my eyebrows shot up in fear as I took two steps back, shaking my head. “No! No! No!” I cried, in shock. Finding James’ killer made me feel good until I realised it may...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi The job was done and it was only a matter of time before James would stop breathing. He hadn’t anticipated the quick arrival of the police but there was a contingency plan. As the blaring sound of the siren got closer, the...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) I was completely astounded. There was no way he could have come into the station and into my office undetected. It had to be a prank from my fellow officers and I obviously didn’t find it funny. It was...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi I was in deep pain; my mind kept replaying the events over and over again. I sat silent, with an unlit cigarette in my mouth, on the passenger seat of the police car. I was at a point where everything about life annoyed me...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) I stood still out of fear, so still I could have been mistaken for dead. I couldn’t muster enough courage to take another look at the heads, praying this horrid dream would be all over...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) Full name: Oluseun Alfred Olusegun. The Oluman as he was fondly called, but Alfredo Pareto stuck because it was catchy. Alfred was an extremely intelligent student, no exaggeration. He was poised for big...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) The room was dimly lit so I saw only half of her face but I was sure it was her, absolutely sure. That voice was one I was could never forget. She stood in the doorway, calm and relaxed, not moving –...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) There was a surge of rage and pleasure that ran through my body; he slipped up and he was definitely going to pay. I dropped the book and tried to place him. This was the hardest test of my life. I remember a...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) Impossible! I stared at the book with disbelief. This must be wonderfully written fiction. My imagination went wild trying to find ways where what was written was false. He could have heard the news and...
Written by Chibuzor Iwobi (@JeSuisChiby) I was one cancellation away from being single. My girlfriend, Tina, and I would make plans, but I always had the habit of canceling at the last minute. Surely she wasn’t going to put up with me if I cancelled...
