Category: Creative Writing
The High Stakes of Gambling: A Cautionary Tale
Gambling is not only frowned upon and prohibited by Allah, it is ruinous and is one of the major sins because it is a form of Riba. The rate at which people bet or gamble is scary and alarming, and the fact that anyone can gamble in their comfort zone makes the situation worse. A…
Finding Fulfillment: The Power of Contentment
Contentment, they say, is the key to happiness. Ever wondered why there are so many atrocities in the world today? Why is there an alarming rate of ritualists, yahoo boys, prostitutes and kidnappers? It is because most of these evil doers are not contented. They want to wear the latest clothes, drive the latest cars,…
New Haven
It was a bright Wednesday morning. The streets of New Haven were filled with people of different walks of life thronging to work and to make a living. Trying to make sense of their miserable lives. The tall towers and skyscrapers, the huge billboards, and the heavy human and vehicular traffic. This was the haven.…
A Detective Story
Different detective stories have their own unique twist. This one is no different. It all started on a lazy Saturday evening. The usually calm streets of Truman Lane were deserted, save for some occasional cabs splashing through the muddy streets and a few people running some pressing errands. The weather was unfavorably cold. It had…
Indeed, Dreams Come True Through Hardwork and Perseverance
Would I ever achieve my dreams? That was the question Tife asked himself when he failed his third jamb again. Tife was born with a silver spoon, and he was the only child of his parents. While growing up, he never lacked monetary things; everything he needed was always provided for him, barely before he…
Fortune Favours The Curious: Embracing The Power of Inquisitiveness
In a world constantly evolving at an unprecedented pace, curiosity emerges more than a trait but as a crucial survival skill. The adage “Fortune favours the brave” is widely recognized, but as we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that fortune also favours the curious. The curious are the explorers…
A monument of an unbelievable sacrifice
As I stood in front of the old, dilapidated house that seemed like a house of monument, I was overcome with a sense of unease. It was clear that this place had seen better days, the peeling paint, broken windows and crumbling walls were proof of that. But something did not seem right here, as…
NIMASA At 18 : A New Ever Revolving Body
On a calm, cold night, I was standing right beside the river. The warm water rushing onto my feet as I wondered how far we had come. How we went from being very insensitive when it came to water bodies to indeed knowledgeable individuals. This is definitely all thanks to NIMASA for enforcing the laws…
Apocalypse: My Father’s House
In loving memory of Thomas Deventis; a father and a brother. The plain words were all I could focus on as the burial ceremony came to an end and the guests began to file out to their houses. It was almost unbelievable that he was gone- I would not have believed any of the drama…
Philophobia: The Fear of Love
The once vibrant colors of love in Nancy’s life had faded to a monochrome of despair. Each attempt at affection felt like a cruel lesson from fate, reaffirming her unworthiness of love’s embrace. The wounds inflicted by Stan’s departure had yet to heal, an abrupt storm leaving her heart battered and her soul drenched in…
