OPHOKE LEONARD

“The Secret” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #100

"My end won't leave you empty. I strived to keep this shrine till now; it will not end in my time," Kamaya, the great witch uttered as she yielded up her spirit.  "What is it, great one? You can't leave me alone," Jekinko, the son of Joba II of Dantoki kingdom, expressed in tears. He continued, "I need you now than ever. The king is dying; of the potion, he's served, by the maidservant." Sadly, King Joba II died in the evening before the son could return from the shrine. The villagers gathered to witness what had happened; the prince re...

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“The Dawn of Justice” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #92

Chapter 1 Before the back becomes so tired, nature never ceases to surprise the one carrying the load by easing it with a lighter one. No matter the difficulty in realizing that what is black is black; honey is honey not sugar, waiting for the day when the ears will only hear, the tongue to say only the exact of what it tasted, the nose to proclaim what it smelled; the eyes of the blind world will see again and walk in the light of justice. 40 years before the present, Lima was banished for the murder of her husband, D-Jero and she abandone...

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“Unimaginable Fate” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #54

It would be me as it could be you too.  January 2003 just after the New Year celebration, Donald came back from London with a lot of gifts for the community. Some of the packages include clothes, shoes, and smartphones. Donald offered everything to the community members present that what left for himself was nothing. The wife, Maima, was not at peace with it and she said, "How could you do that? Are you Father Christmas? Even Father Christmas doesn't share gifts in January." In reply, "I am blessed and what I came home with are just a f...

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“Love Madness” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #53

“Wake up from sleep Grace, it is true. Summer is here. Where do you think we should have the summer from?”She was a bit hesitant because this has never happened. He continued asking, “Please, my dear speak to me,” Lenny pleaded.“Do you mean what you are saying or you are just trying to pull my legs?She showed him little stubbornness and immediately, he came closer and kissed her face with a smile saying, “Darling, I am going to make it up for you just relax, I am coming.”She thought it was his usual hoax to inveigle her. Surprisingly, he bro...

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“Worst in Might” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #52

All my life as a virgin, I wished that any man who would marry me should never have tasted the best of a woman. As a working-class lady, I gave my whole life on work as if without it I cannot live. Many of my friends were so jealous of my commitment to work. “Bissi, why are you always at the top of everyone in this company. I wonder what your fate will be if at the end you are fired from service,” Dorothy asked her during lunch break. Bissi love having fun after lunch and her co-workers draw to her because she's eloquent and elegant looki...

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“Mother of Slaps” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #51

Am I dying for you? You will never know peace in your entire life until you drink with your skull, Besha lamented on her death bed. Don-Ken is the father of two children; the children were known by the entire village as very good criminals. Dojo and Bodero have never passed a chicken in someone's compound without getting lost. The time came when the whole villagers had to cook for the two brothers a special meal. You can imagine this type of feast prepared for criminals. The trap didn’t catch the prey for years until the day they stole...

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“Good news after Pain” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #50

Loving him wasn’t a mistake.In less than an hour, the house was organized to host a big party again. Everybody waited in parts to see what was to happen. Some people take Christmas like an angel sent for happiness but look it carries the extremely full joy of Christmas and Easter. As the food was served on the table of a hungry herdsman who couldn't even kneel to wash his hands properly or remove the specks of dirt on the skin, this was the best example to explain the happiness of a dish one has yawned for since they met each other. Before t...

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“Another Chance” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #49

"I promise you, hell will resurrect the dead if I don’t get this job today". The interview was scheduled for 11 am on 5th August 2019. Few minutes to time, someone came out of the room and said, "I suppose you are waiting for the interview?" Yes sir. "I am sorry; we have closed for today". What? Please, "do not test the devil in me because it will be disastrous. I have been in the waiting room for about 50 minutes before now. Why are you doing this to me? What is my offence? Why not give me a chance before you could decide my fate?" Mr...

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“HUMAN WHO BECAME SAINT ALIVE” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #48

It was Saturday evening when I called to check after her health conditions then I remembered, I have a task of writing about someone who always comes to the aid of others. So heavy to ask for her consent but finally I started the conversation. Am I worthy to describe who you are? I may not be able although I can insight a few scenarios that best portray the real you otherwise it will take decades narrating your heart and ethics of concern for others. If I forget any dot about you, I sincerely apologise but at this juncture permit me to cry ...

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“DEAD AND ALIVE IN ME” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #48

DEAD AND ALIVE IN MEI am still in wonderment looking for features to explain this incomprehensible heart, ornamented in virtues, outpouring judgment with sympathy, always hanging patiently as she relies on what hope brings each moment and seasons that visits her home, drawing closer to the pain of others without counting the cost of what it may take. Who is this queen who never laughs or triumph at the neighbour’s miseries? Oh! It is breathtaking, intriguing to present this noble, superhero of my life, Mummy Regina.Indeed your attributes cre...

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“CAKE ALONE” by OPHOKE LEONARD

Submitted to Contest #47

“Desperateness has one closest friend that has never yielded any juicy fruit apart from obliteration”. “You must get down!” Danda, the director of PPC Company shouted angrily. “You are not in your best mood now. Kindly let me drive you home. I know a man called Ex-Man; he will certainly help us track this criminal down”, Joe suggested. The following morning Ex-Man was invited to the office. “You are welcome to my office, says the director. As I was checking your success record, I confirmed that you have been among the top intelligent office...

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“THE CROWN OF DISGRACE” by OPHOKE LEONARD

You never captured my heart as usual. What you have to do now is to go and hit your head on a rock. You need not please your ass to make a monkey feel appreciated for the losses he has made on you. As the security men are closing the gate of the university, Tola couldn’t wait to finish up the already opened mail. He shouted and remained silent. Everyone who was passing by looked and continued since it was curfew time and everybody must retire to their homes.  The phone ranged. “It is she”, Tola sighed. Picking up the phone call, Tola st...

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