Rejoice Praise

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“FOOLISH BRAVERY” by Rejoice Praise

Submitted to Contest #57

Back then in my secondary school days. I hadn't been much of a storyteller, although, I was a first-class student, I always had poor grades in my exams and tests. "Dumb ass", "witty-nitty", my mates gave me weird and humiliating nicknames. "Biggie, Elephant, Chimpanzee, Gorilla" and other wicked, ugly names weren't left out. I was chubby, round, and plump, with a big sized lip whi...

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“REGRETS” by Rejoice Praise

Submitted to Contest #54

"Not everyone deserves a second chance", this was Kira's words to me as she registered her displeasure towards me on account of my betrayal to Taoma. ****** Taoma and I have been buddies since childhood. We met first at Saint Paul Anglican Church, Lagos, after I and my parents relocated to Banana Island, Lagos, Nigeria. ***** I am the only child of m...

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“I OVERCAME” by Rejoice Praise

Submitted to Contest #51

For seven (7) years, I lived in self-pity, bitterness, pains, and low self-esteem. If gold medals were to be awarded to ladies/beings who truly are fighters and have fought against their pasts, coming out stronger and better, I deserve to be awarded one, unbiased.For seven years, I had no voice, neither was there an ear that was ready and willing to lend me its attention and listen to my ordeal, nor a willingness from my side to yell it all out either.My nature and personality as a shy person, introvert...

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Author bio

I am a Nigerian writer, Teens Coach, an Editor, a Social Media Manager, a Teacher, a Friend, a Christian and a story lover