In the quiet village of Sabie, in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa, children were raised in the Garden of the Gods. A vast stone compound surrounded by high…
Marcus is a writer of short stories. Here is a compilation of stories that will inspire you, make you think and entertain you.
Sophie Harris didn't just lie; she curated realities. By age ten, she’d convinced her teachers that her family was descended from European royalty living a quiet, exiled life in South…
They said the mountain was holy because nothing ever grew on it. Not grass, not moss, not even weeds, just red dust, loose stones, and jagged outcrops that caught…
Shaun Mitchell dropped to one knee, the canvas rough against his skin, sweat and blood dripping from his nose into his glove. The world spun in sickening circles. He heard…
25 June, 2005 — Germiston, South Africa. The wind cut sideways through Germiston’s early winter air, tugging at Father Michael Madlala’s coat like a restless spirit. He stood before the outer…
The grand hall of Parliament loomed under heavy chandeliers, their light casting shadows that danced across the faces of journalists, politicians, and curious citizens. The air was thick with anticipation,…