Eugene Ewusi-Annan - Writer on Reedsy Prompts

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Milestones to Woe

Submitted to Contest #68

“This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives”Friday…Pause. Rewind to Thursday.Chantalle stepped out of her dorm room into the hallway and dialed on her Samsung. She speaks quieter than usual, calling out mildly, ‘Hello, mama. Hello, are you there?’. She multiply turns at her sides to see for anyone passing while on the phone, as if she was hiding. She was. She complained for the little money given her. Her mother convinced her to be patient until she is paid her poor salary.Chantalle lowly replied, “I’ll call you next week t...

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I study BSc. Administration (Accounting), University of Ghana. I studied Business at Presec-
Legon.
I am Christian. I love the arts. I participate in feminist’s movements, charity programs and
advocacy for women and children and mental health awareness campaigns.
I worked on my first novel in Junior high school. I’ve published my works on YoungAfrikan magazine, featured in the Invisible Quill Magazine and INK Up blog. I am a member of Accra
International Book Festival. I edit publications for Ghamsu, national (PCB).
I am the Projects Head (Ink Up Mgt), and produce all Ink Up’s projects and the Secretary for Avid Youthbuild Foundation (Charity).
I believe that I am a passionate writer and advocate inclined towards social justice, mental
health, equality, poverty and global environmental adjacent themes. I am also a debater.
I aim to be a change component, innovator and initiator.