Carol Gichuru

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Make it right” by Carol Gichuru

Submitted to Contest #96

Martha opened the diner early in the morning, like she had been doing for the last six months since she bought it from an old couple, she felt it was a day like any other. She had two waitress's and a cook, serving breakfast to the usual customers she noticed this particular young man wearing a blue t-shirt who had been coming in everyday for the past one week.  Ordering the usual egg sandwich and coffee. He sat politely as always at the corner reading his books for two hours, when he walks out and comes back in the evening. She had hea...

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“MY NEIGHBORHOOD” by Carol Gichuru

Submitted to Contest #67

 I Have lived in this small neighborhood for years, it was quite and peaceful. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming. I remember the first day I moved in two years ago like it was yesterday. My best friend Lilian thought I was crazy to move from my parents house which was much comfortable and spacious than my new one bedroom house. To her the house was too clouded and the neighborhood was small with only five houses in the compound. To me this was a dream come true, have always dreamed of having a place of my own. Where I could come...

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“Never too late” by Carol Gichuru

Submitted to Contest #66

Martha met Joseph after high school, they fell in love and got married shortly. Though her mother tried to stop her she chose to follow her heart and marry the love of her life. He had promised to support her further her education. She did odd jobs in hotel but her husband asked her to leave her job so she could take care of their child when she got pregnant. She had not attained a college degree and when ever she asked Joseph if he would support her. He always complained that their was not enough money to support the family and her studies....

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“UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTER” by Carol Gichuru

Submitted to Contest #64

UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTER  Walking down the quiet deserted street, Maya felt like everything around her was on fire because of the hurt and disappointment she felt in her heart. She was burning up with range but had no one to channel it to.    Early on a Saturday morning, she had gone to his house to pay him a visit. Maya had been out of town for two weeks on a work trip and wanted to surprise him. When she got to the house the locks were changed her key couldn't open. After knocking at the door for a while a young beaut...

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I'm an author on novelcat. I enjoy baking and love reading, writing, traveling and spending time with my family. https://novelcath5.novelfox.net//v1/app_share/info/81812?is_new=1&lang=en-us