by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Akshita Kumar India Emotional gravies with a sprinkle of salt I bring the tip of the ladle to my lips, the gravy burns my mouth, the burn is welcome. “Mmh… It lacks salt”, I think to myself. Amidst the haze of skepticism, I hear a “ping” sound. I rush...
by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Christian Nwanneka John Kano, Nigeria A Fate Worse than Death It was a hot afternoon in the month of March. Ubaka was trundling homeward from a mission in a far-flung land. He was at Obu, only halfway home, yet he’s weary and parched and looked ready to drop....
by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Sugandha Pallan New Delhi (India) To make our ends meet “Kehkasha! You got the job. It’s a miracle,” Assadullah said as she entered the house. “Abbu! Why did you leave the opportunity?” Kehkasha asked, wiping off the tears off her face. “Only one...
by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Opeziba Peters Nigeria It was good for me Waking up in shock to my skirt down and his fingers in my vagina, he scampered as I struggled to pull my pants up. My seven-year-old self, who had been running around all day and went to bed without a bath,...
by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Adaeze Chinemelum iloka South East, Nigeria. Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer I know a boy who lived! A boy who lived hopping from tree to tree. A monkey! Enwe! OSA! He liked to call himself. The trees spoke to him and he listened. He knew when to crawl, hug,...
by Rohana Edalur | Jul 10, 2025 | Ink Around the World
Jiya Krishnakumar United Arab Emirates Getting to know myself It was the middle of the school year when my mom decided she needed to go to Brazil for her job. I was left alone with my dad for the next four weeks. And perfect timing, too! My history teacher just...
