Tinashe Chipenyu

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“ON THE CUSP” by Tinashe Chipenyu

Submitted to Contest #74

Tanaka looks at the ball that he has just put on the penalty spot. It's a stonewall penalty --the kind that even the most controversial referees would award with their eyes closed. There's no doubt about it. Not a single one. Even their opponents — widely known for their penchant for remonstration — can’t even protest that. They know it's an utter waste of time. The referee awarded it without a moment's hesitation. Tanaka’s heart is racing; galloping really. Despite having a very good penalty conversion record, he still gets shudders every t...

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“HOLY GRAIL” by Tinashe Chipenyu

Submitted to Contest #73

Tatenda looks in the bathroom mirror again. He loves what he's seeing. Since childhood, he had been self-conscious about his smile. His crooked and broken teeth laid siege on his self esteem. This is the first time he has ever felt fully content and satisfied with everything concerning his mouth. Everything about it right now fills him with almost ethereal levels of confidence and satisfaction. The orthodontist did a stellar job. No wonder he’s the best in the whole country. His reputation precedes him and it’s built on solid ground. His web...

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Author bio

Tinashe Chipenyu is a Zimbabwean Freelance Writer who has experience in copy writing, sports journalism and creative writing.