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The adventures of Alkatan Part 2
By Baba Galleh Jallow
The people of Tonya Kunda were so happy that Degere had changed so much after Alkatan threw him down. Now they...
SHORT STORY: The adventures of Alkatan
Alkatan was a small old man, slight of build, but very healthy and very strong. He was cheerful and had a lively air around...
Of love and tragedy
By Talib Gibran
I was obsessed with Mexican telenovela, and GRTS was my favourite TV station. How things have changed! Cuando Seas Mia (When You...
Love or lust
By Talib Gibran
Love is so confusing now. You don't really know what you feel; love or lust.
Personally though, I have read dozens of books...
Love on the beach
By Talib Gibran
Getting back together has always looked smooth for people.
That's not exactly true for me. I've always believed whatever ended your relationship with...
Reconnection
By Talib Gibran
Throughout my life, I only care about my mind; its growth, its strength, its resilience, its protection, nothing else.
I wasn't born tiny,...
Heartbreak, again
By Talib Gibran
Time was flying. No, time was rocketing and I was still trying to test if Anna was the right person. But the...
Cosmic love
Cosmic love
Anna and I chatted until daybreak without even noticing. Her subtle responses to tricky questions and the tricky ones she asks herself sometimes...
Love at nightfall
By Talib Gibran
The nightfall was like no other with storm clouds rolling in, heralded by dazzling claps of thunder. It was wet, it was...
Now or never
By Talib Gibran
When I first met Anna on the beach; when I heard her chilling soft steps creeping on me; when I felt her...
Bittersweet
Guest author, Mariam Jaani
After three months, I thought I was over her. I thought she has no effect on me anymore. I thought my...
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