Captivating read in bite-sized brilliance. Adult short stories diving into themes of mental health, resilience, and the enduring power of hope. Explore stories that illuminate the hardships of depression, mood disorders, and the path to well-being.
Call Me Mama: A Reason To Persevere
by Ife Akanegbu
Genre: Contemporary Fiction | Short Stories
Haunted by the unhealed trauma of despicable events in her childhood, Mariam finds herself deep in the throes of drug addiction. With a complicated pregnancy history atop testing positive for hard drugs, she instantly loses custody of her daughter. Then Mariam decides to try something —–-something that will either get her clean for good or kill her
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The Bane In Our Scars
by Ife Akanegbu
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Kyle is a successful oncologist who brings his heart to work every day. But beyond the smiles he expertly puts on for his patients lies an inner struggle that he has been working hard to suppress for years. His façade starts crumbling when one of his patients, Fredrick, informs him that he is deliberating MAID. Kyle fights hard to save him.
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Embers Of Hope
by Ife Akanegbu
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Joel and Miriam are your average couple but a subtle shift begins when Joel becomes unusually kind, helpful, and available. Initially, Miriam is delighted by this change, but her joy quickly turns to apprehension. A discovery in their home reveals a chilling realization—Joel is contemplating something dire.
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Embracing The Unconventional Path : A Short Story About Confronting HIV Stigma and Embracing Mental Health
by Ife Akanegbu
Genre: Literature & Fiction | Health, Fitness & Dieting
When Titi and Musa struggle to conceive a child, fate leads them to Adanma, a beautiful 5-year-old in need of a loving home. But something about Adanma makes Titi hesitant to adopt her – she is HIV positive. Titi eventually went ahead with the process and this changed her life forever
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