Deborah Yakubu

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Dancing on Saturdays ” by Deborah Yakubu

Submitted to Contest #99

My mama once told me that death is the ultimate price to pay for life."Asher", she said, before stopping to take a drag out of her cigarette, Her perfect red lips parting for it. "Don't be afraid of pain. It's just one of the side effects of living". It's not fair, I think to myself, that the sun should rise as if it were just another day. Then I laugh at the absurdity of my thoughts. In every other way, it is just another day. With a sigh, I walk away from the window and drop to my floor, wincing as my body makes contact with the cold ...

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“VOICES IN JUNE” by Deborah Yakubu

Submitted to Contest #44

Three quick facts about me; my name is June, I am 17 years old and I don't like crowded places. Not because of a phobia but because it increases the chances of the voices in my head. Even now seated in class, I hear one or two which I won't bother you with. You see, the truth is, I can read minds. I know what you're thinking; I'm crazy, no pun intended. What I don't know is why I can. It started on my 13th birthday. I wish I could tell you I got struck by lightning, bitten by something or some other cool story that could offer some explana...

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“LOVE LIKE WINE” by Deborah Yakubu

Submitted to Contest #43

22ND MAY 1960The warm air hits me hard and I let out a protest at the sudden change in my environment. Minutes ago I was cocooned safely in the place I had come to know and love as home. All of a sudden, I felt an irresistible urge to push my way through my home and into the arms of this person. Strong yet gentle arms hold me and prod here and there. In a little while I'm placed in the arms of a crying, smiling person. Her lips are moving and sounds I can't comprehend are coming out. Although I can't understand the sounds no matter how I try...

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Author bio

Accountant by profession. I have loved writing ever since I learned how to hold a pen. A somewhat crazy imagination helps with my writing side.