Marjorie Kabwe

“Tomb of Kings” by Marjorie Kabwe

It was a night of terror. Grey-ridge woods was dark and gloomy. Every shadow seemed to take on a life of its own. Every noise sounded twice as loud and scary.  Justin had no time to take in the scenery. He was on the run. Something was chasing. Ever since he left the village it had been following him. He couldn’t tell what it was or what it looked like. It was after him and every fibre of his being told him to run. It had been more than an hour since he strayed off the woodland trail. The bright moon lit the gloomy woods and would ...

0 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Mr. Carmichael and his Unusual Guest” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #78

Fairy tales and real life a meant to be separate. That’s exactly what the extremely busy, no fun Mr. Carmichael always thought until one day. Mr. Carmichael lived alone. He only met his relatives during social gatherings and emergencies. He was never fond of children, pets and never had any of either. His nephews and nieces always stayed clear from him, because of his headmaster style temper. But Grace their mother always told them that despite their uncle’s socially ineptness, he loved them…somehow. Back to Mr. Carmichael. It was the weeken...

3 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“A red brandishing Sword” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. Well, not literally. But still it was a beautiful thought. They were as crimson red, dry and brittle like my fragile heart. The sunset was a gorgeous golden yellow melting into the horizon. Everything the light touched turned into bright gold, including the shop where I had just had my favourite tea and strawberry swirl cheese cake. There was a new line of drinks the shop had introduced. I fell in love with their limited edition Pumpkin Pie latte in a heartbeat. It was warm, spicy ...

6 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Entering the door” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #60

In the year 2222, Earth was invaded by an unknown enemy of alien origin. The military was brought down in less than hour. Before anyone had time to grasp what was happening, the slaughter begun. Countless of UFOs appeared in every city destroying everything and anything that moved with plasma canons. Nearly a third of the world’s population was eliminated. There was no way of fighting back until 10 years later, when I stumbled on something I shouldn’t have. It was spring. The forests were as green but not teeming with wildlife. In all my 19 ...

8 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“The Golden Crown ” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #16

Once upon a time, in a long forgotten Kingdom, there was a king who was loved by all. Because he was not married, he had no heir. He ruled wisely until one day he’s time was up. It was on his death bed when he made a declaration that would change the fate of his kingdom.“In the oldest, darkest and most frightful woods there this golden crown shall be. Whoever finds and returns it here, King or Queen shall they be. ”With those words the King passed and the golden crown vanished into thin air. A great sadness fell upon the kingdom. Many came f...

3 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“The Power” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #8

A dazed teen, woke up in a hot scorching desert of who knows where. How or when he got there was an upsetting mystery for his head to be bothered with. ‘First thing first, where is my phone?’ he thought as he checked his pockets. Sadly, his search yielded nothing. This was the worst hoax of his life (if it was a hoax). Last night he was out parting at his friend’s house and this morning he woke up in the middle of nowhere. Out of ideas he starts walking in the unforgiving heat of the sun in search for shelter.Ash was a sophomore at...

5 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Irrational Fear” by Marjorie Kabwe

Submitted to Contest #5

If love could throw stones, they would be very large boulders. Elise Brent-wood, a socially awkward teenager in her sophomore year, the queen of nerds and secretly one the leading players in the mobile gaming community, became love’s latest victim. On most weekends, she would spend her free time at home gaming or reading the most boring scientific works known to any average American teenager. But today the most dreadful thing that could happen to a introvert happened to Elise, neighbourhood barbecue picnic.“Alright Elise, you have two hours ...

2 likes 0 comments 0

Read story