Morufat Tijani

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Corper T” by Morufat Tijani

The three girls strode towards The Youth Corps Quaters. That was where the new, goofy corps member resided. They all loved him. He was popularly refered to as " Corper T". Asides his affability, he was also good-looking--his arms were muscular. He was broad-chested and his ebony skin glowed under the sun. As they chattered away happily, Tayo walked behind them. They had outstripped her. Something like a trance was happening to her. She saw it clearly. Someone was going to eat the four of ...

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“The Egungun Festival.” by Morufat Tijani

It was that time of the year when Egunguns were expected to come out. My family were at the dining table eating supper when my grandfather's call came in. Pa Delemo hardly called. My father just got him a cell phone which he was still trying to figure out how it worked. He would beckon on anyone he saw around to help him dial a particular number from the phonebook where they were written down.So, anytime his call came through, it had to be that he wanted to say something significant or ask for money. "Hello," my father said. " Money?.....

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“Window Epiphany” by Morufat Tijani

Submitted to Contest #97

Sitting by the window side and looking out at The Paradice especially at night has being my only moment of solitude and peace. The Paradice is situated inside the hell of high walls where I stay. I always resonate between these two places. In the day, I am in hell, and at night, I come to my window side to enjoy what it means to be in paradise by gazing at The Paradise. Ten years ago, when I was eight, I was brought from Togo to Nigeria to live with my Madam and her family as a help. Sissy, the woman whose name is associated with exorb...

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Author bio

I am an avid reader and a writer of fantasies.