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MY BROTHER’S FRIEND

I think my brother’s best friend is in love with him! My brother, Cheta’s personality may differ from mine, but we are also more alike than I care to admit.

Series (Non-Fiction) 33 Comments

A MEMOIR OF ALL THE MEN THAT HAVE BEEN (Chapter 7)

REX For many, Grindr is the go-to app when you want a quick release. It usually comes in a ribboned package of bland and hurried conversations and oftentimes off-putting personalities.

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A STORY ABOUT LOVE

The first time you meet Lex is in a non-conventional way. It is at a meeting of community members. He looks so fine and fresh in his mostly-red outfit. You

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YOUR BOYFRIEND OF ONE YEAR

You are a romantic. Let’s just start there. You are someone who loves Love. You grew up with the Disney classics and wore your blue sweater on your head so

Fiction 16 Comments

KITO DIARIES PRIZE FOR WRITING: MORE THAN THE NOTHING WE ARE

When he went into the toilet, I noticed the strong musky scent in the room. It felt as though someone else had been here before me, but I ignored it

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KITO DIARIES PRIZE FOR WRITING: WHERE HAPPINESS IS ALL THAT MATTERS

When you get to Ifem’s late husband’s compound, you will see a crowd. Men, women and children will be gathered in front of the compound. They will be like balls

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LOVE . . . Or Something Like It (Entry 2)

January 16 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF OHA SOUP Dear Diary, you should know one thing. Kai is not rich. He is far from rich. But he always finds ways

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LOVE . . . Or Something Like It

January 5 THE HAIRCUT So, Diary, you know how they say that every love story begins with a DM, right? Please, don’t argue with me; that’s what they say and

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TO FIND MY WAY BACK TO HIM

I met Bernard in 2018. According to his photos, he was a total babe: cool, dark, tall and sexy – just the way I like my men. As we got

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Eez Positive I Positive! I No Kill Person! (Episode 6)

Y’all remember Eddie, right? That ex from my last and shortest-lived relationship? (PS: Does that even qualify to be called a relationship? One month? Does it? Plis, epp me with