Sikholiwe Manikela

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“WE CAN BE RUNAWAYS TOGETHER” by Sikholiwe Manikela

Submitted to Contest #146

I wanted to walk fast but I could not. Each time I took a step, a sharp pain struck as if shocking me with my teeth clenched hard, sure they would shutter. It had been three hours of walking, a walk that normally took me an hour stretched to hours of agony and pain. My hand was raised, wiping away my tears with the back of my shaking hand. Ask me how I was still standing and I would not tell you, but I kept moving until I saw the school gates. I moved a bit faster, knowing I was in no way presentable for school, but what could I do? It w...

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I am a young adult from a small landlocked Country called ‘The kingdom of Eswatini ‘. I love reading and writing and I have been doing just that for over six years. I am here to win some cash😂 and share more of my stories especially those that highlight my culture. Platforms where you can find my various fiction novels: Dreame: Tema Manikela Goodnovel/ Novelcat: Tema G.M Wattpad: temanguby iReader: Setiyele M. Thank you for viewing my profile. Sending love to all.