Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com 7:45 am Sonia stared blankly at the cream walls of the waiting room, her soul drowning in the intense whirlpool of negative emotions. She sat there, limp and motionless, completely disconnected from reality. She was still on that dark road, and the sound of the gunshot kept echoing in her … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Final Chapter
Author: Edward Onuoha
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Eleven
18th April, 2005 Springfield Ohio, U.S.A The pelting rain ravaged the neighbourhood, with the sound of rolling thunder echoing across the ominous skies. Flickers of lightening flashed repeatedly, lighting up the dark and stormy night. Sonia had her back leaned against the wall and her knees drawn up to her chest, gazing despondently into space … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Eleven
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Ten
Wednesday; 7:00pm Sonia sat infront of the swivel vanity table mirror in her bedroom, staring at her reflection. David was going to arrive any minute, and she somehow found herself worrying about how she looked. She wanted to be perfect, she needed to be perfect. They had grown quite fond of each other over the … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Ten
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Nine
Photo by Travis Rupert on Pexels.com 10:00am Helen's eyes twitched softly as she slowly awakened. The bright golden sun rays shifted through her thick lashes causing her to squint. The beeping sounds of monitors she was tethered to slowly became more audible as she came to be. She let out a soft groan, shifting her … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Nine
Caught in The Storm – Chapter Eight
Photo by Darshak Pandya on Pexels.com Darkness had descended gradually upon the estate like an elevator, slowly plunging everything into shades of grey. David slowly approached Sonia's apartment, having his black laptop backpack slung over one shoulder. Ringing the doorbell, he took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for the hour of work ahead. It … Continue reading Caught in The Storm – Chapter Eight
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Seven
5th April, 2005 Springfield Ohio, U.S.A 9:00pm Rain poured heavily that fateful night, battering the rooftops like a spray of bullets. Raindrops hurled themselves violently against the glassy window just inches above Sonia's head. She sat there, back against the wall and her feet outstretched on her bed, utterly lost in a sea of depressed … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Seven
Caugh In the Storm – Chapter Six
Photo by Rahul on Pexels.com Weeks laterโฆ David sat with Simon in a booth at a cafรจ, awaiting their breakfast orders. Working with Sonia had proven to be very testing for David. She had promised to put him through hell, and she had kept her word. Her malicious attitude forced David to question God's plans … Continue reading Caugh In the Storm – Chapter Six
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Five
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com 6:30am The piercing sound of the alarm rang across the room, rousing Sonia from her sleep. She let out a small groan, hesitantly raising her head from the work desk she had slept on. Her heavy eyelids struggled to stay up, her body craving a few more minutes of sleep. … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Five
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Four
Photo by Kehn Hermano on Pexels.com 2:00pm The sun was still hidden by dark clouds, casting a gloomy hue over the estate. The rain had slowed to a drizzle, with the cold winds still blowing across the scenery. Monique had eased onto a sofa while David went into the kitchen to get some refreshments. She … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Four
Caught In the Storm – Chapter Three
7:55am Dark gloomy clouds had sabotaged Dawn's golden entrance. The sky had become a carpet of grey, broken only by thin cracks of silver and white. Drops of rain hurled themselves against glass windows, accompanied by the murmuring sounds of thunder echoing across the quiet neigbourhood. Laziness rode on the cool howling winds, declaring war … Continue reading Caught In the Storm – Chapter Three









