Eli Mwalimu

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The City of Rats” by Eli Mwalimu

“Today’s the day I change.” The grand wizened one quipped with a nauseating grin. The gathering was confused. Was the grand well? Certainly, she had to be ill for never had the malevolent one dared make a jest, least of all on this their hallowed day. Her revolting smirk widened, exposing blackened gums and rusty fangs. “Sisters tell me. What shall I transform into first, a rat, a hat, per...

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“It Started With a Knock” by Eli Mwalimu

The silence was sublime at House 672, Nzambani Park. Mr. Nzomo had forgotten how quiet the neighborhood could get. After weeks of screeching toddlers, barking dogs, and get-togethers, finally, there was peace and quiet. Finally, he was alone. The holidays were over and the Nairobi folk had rolled their boom box Subarus back to the city. He could gladly settle down on his rocking chair, sin...

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“The Boy Under The Bridge” by Eli Mwalimu

The scullery maid placed a tray on the table with a glass of milk and a plate of éclairs. They looked absolutely delicious; large as a rolled-up fist and almost spilling over with cream. “Go on, help yourself. You must be hungry. My blood sweat and tears went into those éclairs and besides, the time for rest has come.” The maid said with a knowing smile. Timmy found the comment rather odd...

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Author bio

My name is Eli Mwalimu. I'm a storyteller from Kitui, Kenya who still believes in the power of imagination. You can find more of his work on elimwalimu.co.ke