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Tag: New short fiction

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Home™’ by Eckard Smuts

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022Eckard SmutsLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Home™’ by Eckard Smuts

The JRB presents a new short story by Eckard Smuts. Home™ There it was, suspended like a giant Tinkertoy assemblage in…

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Fiction

New flash fiction: The Burning Fruit by Abbey Khambule

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022Abbey Khambule1 Comment on New flash fiction: The Burning Fruit by Abbey Khambule

The JRB presents a new short story by Abbey Khambule. The Burning Fruit The family room is wreathed in white…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Archival Technics’, a new short story by Patrick Flanery

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Patrick FlaneryLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Archival Technics’, a new short story by Patrick Flanery

The JRB presents a new short story by Patrick Flanery, which is part of a larger work. Archival Technics They say…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘A Second Mowing’, a new short story by Simon van Schalkwyk

December 9, 2021May 4, 2022Simon van SchalkwykLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘A Second Mowing’, a new short story by Simon van Schalkwyk

The JRB presents a new short story by Simon van Schalkwyk. A Second Mowing Alan was the gardener.  I found him…

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Book excerpts

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Capture’, an excerpt from a work in progress by Glenn Diaz

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Glenn DiazLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Capture’, an excerpt from a work in progress by Glenn Diaz

The JRB presents an excerpt from a work in progress by Glenn Diaz. The Capture Sleep was beginning to finally…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Wood Carving’, a new short story by Kiprop Kimutai

December 9, 2021January 17, 2022Kiprop KimutaiLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Wood Carving’, a new short story by Kiprop Kimutai

The JRB presents a new short story by Kiprop Kimutai. The Wood Carving On the bus to Donholm, I sat next…

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Erotica

[Fiction Issue] ‘Petite Mort’, a new short story by Zanta Nkumane

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Zanta Nkumane1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Petite Mort’, a new short story by Zanta Nkumane

The JRB presents a new short story by Zanta Nkumane. Petite Mort.  When your father dies on a Friday night,…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Miss Johns’, a new short story by Barbara Boswell

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Barbara BoswellLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Miss Johns’, a new short story by Barbara Boswell

The JRB presents a new short story by Barbara Boswell. Miss Johns The 06:55 train is late again. I groan…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Boy and Other Disasters’, a new short story by Keletso Mopai

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Keletso MopaiLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Boy and Other Disasters’, a new short story by Keletso Mopai

The JRB presents a new short story by Keletso Mopai. The Boy and Other Disasters Papa’s face was fat and…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] An excerpt from ‘Vacation’, a work in progress by Sebastian Murdoch

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Sebastian MurdochLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] An excerpt from ‘Vacation’, a work in progress by Sebastian Murdoch

The JRB presents an excerpt from a work in progress, titled ‘Vacation’, by Sebastian Murdoch. ‘Oh my god, look,’ Sadie…

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AfricaSouth Africa

[Fiction Issue] ‘Waving and Drowning’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

December 9, 2021December 13, 2021Jarred ThompsonLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Waving and Drowning’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

The JRB presents a new short story by Jarred Thompson. Waving and Drowning after Stevie Smith The door was barricaded….

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘From the Air’, a new short story by Wamuwi Mbao

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Wamuwi MbaoLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘From the Air’, a new short story by Wamuwi Mbao

The JRB presents a new short story by Wamuwi Mbao. From the Air Fare forward, you who think that you…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘You wake up on a spaceship’s operating table surrounded by strange creatures’, a new short story by Byron Loker

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Byron LokerLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘You wake up on a spaceship’s operating table surrounded by strange creatures’, a new short story by Byron Loker

The JRB presents a new short story by Byron Loker. You wake up on a spaceship’s operating table surrounded by strange…

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Africa

[The JRB exclusive] Read ‘Water for Wine’ by Jenny Robson, winner of the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021The JRB1 Comment on [The JRB exclusive] Read ‘Water for Wine’ by Jenny Robson, winner of the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

The JRB presents the winning stories of the inaugural Kendeka Prize for African Literature. The winners of the 2021 Kendeka…

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Africa

[The JRB exclusive] Read ‘The Women of Atinga House’ by Fatima Okhuosami, first runner-up in the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021The JRB1 Comment on [The JRB exclusive] Read ‘The Women of Atinga House’ by Fatima Okhuosami, first runner-up in the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

The JRB presents the winning stories of the inaugural Kendeka Prize for African Literature. The winners of the 2021 Kendeka…

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Fiction

[The JRB exclusive] Read ‘Au Pair’ by Okpanachi Irene Ojochegbe, second runner-up in the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021The JRBLeave a Comment on [The JRB exclusive] Read ‘Au Pair’ by Okpanachi Irene Ojochegbe, second runner-up in the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature

The JRB presents the winning stories of the inaugural Kendeka Prize for African Literature. The winners of the 2021 Kendeka…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Eye Contact’ by Agatha Zaza

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021Agatha ZazaLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Eye Contact’ by Agatha Zaza

The JRB presents a new short story by Agatha Zaza. Eye Contact This will be her husband.  Litiya looks carefully at…

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Africa

[The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Five Years Next Sunday’ by Idza Luhumyo, winner of the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

June 25, 2021June 30, 2021Jennifer Malec3 Comments on [The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Five Years Next Sunday’ by Idza Luhumyo, winner of the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

This week, The JRB has been publishing the winning stories from this year’s Short Story Day Africa Prize.  The winners of…

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Africa

[The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Shelter’ by Mbozi Haimbe, 1st Runner-up in the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

June 24, 2021June 30, 2021Jennifer Malec5 Comments on [The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Shelter’ by Mbozi Haimbe, 1st Runner-up in the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

This week, The JRB is publishing the three winning stories from this year’s Short Story Day Africa Prize.  The winners of…

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Africa

[The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Static’ by Alithnayn Abdulkareem, 2nd Runner-up in the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

June 23, 2021June 30, 2021Jennifer Malec1 Comment on [The JRB Daily] [Exclusive] Read ‘Static’ by Alithnayn Abdulkareem, 2nd Runner-up in the 2019/20 Short Story Day Africa Prize

For the next three days, The JRB will be publishing the three winning stories from this year’s Short Story Day Africa…

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Africa

[Fiction Issue] ‘Loyalty’, a new short story by Khaddafina Mbabazi

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Khaddafina MbabaziLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Loyalty’, a new short story by Khaddafina Mbabazi

The JRB presents a new short story by Khaddafina Mbabazi. Loyalty They were not enemies, but they were not friends…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Reservoir’, a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Sebastian MurdochLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Reservoir’, a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch

The JRB presents a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch. The Reservoir Virginia had just gotten home from her shift…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Six Girls’, a new short story by Keletso Mopai

December 10, 2020January 28, 2021Keletso Mopai1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Six Girls’, a new short story by Keletso Mopai

The JRB presents a new short story by Keletso Mopai. Six Girls I In 2004, we hugged our daughters and…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Koe(k)sisters’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

December 10, 2020December 28, 2020Jarred Thompson1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Koe(k)sisters’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

The JRB presents a new short story by Jarred Thompson. Koe(k)sisters after Caroline Peters These days Oupa Ice-cream’s bell rings all…

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Creative non-fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Cobbled Together—A Lockdown Story’, new writing by Byron Loker

December 10, 2020December 28, 2020Byron Loker1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Cobbled Together—A Lockdown Story’, new writing by Byron Loker

The JRB presents a new short story by Byron Loker. Cobbled Together: A Lockdown Story I live now on a…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘In Search of an Exit’, an excerpt from a work-in-progress by Wamuwi Mbao

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Wamuwi Mbao1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘In Search of an Exit’, an excerpt from a work-in-progress by Wamuwi Mbao

The JRB presents an excerpt from a work-in-progress by Wamuwi Mbao. In Search of an Exit It was a thoughtful…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Five Parables About My Personality’ by Richard de Nooy

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020Richard de NooyLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Five Parables About My Personality’ by Richard de Nooy

The JRB presents new fiction by Richard de Nooy. Five Parables About My Personality 1. CuriousI steer my school bus…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Black Beauty’ by Makena Onjerika

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Makena Onjerika5 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Black Beauty’ by Makena Onjerika

The JRB presents a new short story by Makena Onjerika. ~~~ Black Beauty Our housegirl Scolastica only ever wore a…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Ugborikoko’ by Jerry Chiemeke—The JRB’s Pidgin English debut

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020Jerry Chiemeke14 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Ugborikoko’ by Jerry Chiemeke—The JRB’s Pidgin English debut

The JRB presents new short fiction by Jerry Chiemeke. The piece is written in Warri Pidgin English, a dialect of…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Mr Big Stuff’ by Fred Khumalo

February 6, 2020March 31, 2021Fred Khumalo1 Comment on New short fiction: ‘Mr Big Stuff’ by Fred Khumalo

The JRB presents a new short story by Fred Khumalo. ~~~ Mr Big Stuff 1. Harry is butchering Barry White’s…

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Africa

[Fiction Issue] ‘Middle, beginning or end’, a new short story by Lelissa Girma

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Lelissa Girma3 Comments on [Fiction Issue] ‘Middle, beginning or end’, a new short story by Lelissa Girma

The JRB presents a new short story by Lelissa Girma. Middle, beginning or end There was a series of confused…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Mad About the Boy’, a new short story by Zanta Nkumane

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Zanta Nkumane9 Comments on [Fiction Issue] ‘Mad About the Boy’, a new short story by Zanta Nkumane

The JRB presents a new short story by Zanta Nkumane. Mad About the Boy He comes to me one night,…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Georgia’s Errand’, a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch

December 5, 2019December 9, 2020Sebastian Murdoch1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Georgia’s Errand’, a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch

The JRB presents a new short story by Sebastian Murdoch. Georgia’s Errand ‘Doesn’t that get boring?’ I ask Boone one…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Survivors Group’, a new short story by Khanya Mtshali

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Khanya Mtshali1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Survivors Group’, a new short story by Khanya Mtshali

The JRB presents a new short story by Khanya Mtshali. The Survivor’s Group Every Friday morning, just before her earliest…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Letters to a Heart’s Chambers’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

December 5, 2019February 5, 2020Jarred Thompson1 Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Letters to a Heart’s Chambers’, a new short story by Jarred Thompson

The JRB presents a new short story by Jarred Thompson. This is his second story to appear in The JRB….

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘The Grass Beneath Us’, a new short story by Agatha Zaza

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Agatha ZazaLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘The Grass Beneath Us’, a new short story by Agatha Zaza

The JRB presents a new short story by Agatha Zaza. The Grass Beneath Us ‘Let’s start with the heat,’ said…

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Fiction

[Fiction Issue] ‘Take Me Away’, a new short story by Franki Jenkins

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019Franki JenkinsLeave a Comment on [Fiction Issue] ‘Take Me Away’, a new short story by Franki Jenkins

The JRB presents a new short story by Franki Jenkins. Take Me Away Hannelie had been working at the Super…

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Africa

‘A millennial Kenya we’ve never seen in fiction before’—Read an excerpt from The Cape Cod Bicycle War and Other Stories by Billy Kahora

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019The JRBLeave a Comment on ‘A millennial Kenya we’ve never seen in fiction before’—Read an excerpt from The Cape Cod Bicycle War and Other Stories by Billy Kahora

The JRB presents an excerpt from The Cape Cod Bicycle War and Other Stories, the much-anticipated new book by Billy…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Beginnings.’ by Wamuwi Mbao

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019Wamuwi MbaoLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Beginnings.’ by Wamuwi Mbao

The JRB presents new short fiction by Editorial Advisory Panel member and regular contributor Wamuwi Mbao. ~ ~ ~ Beginnings….

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!’ by A Bouna Guazong, excerpted from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon

April 1, 2019July 2, 2020The JRBLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!’ by A Bouna Guazong, excerpted from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon

The JRB presents an excerpt from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon, a collection of short stories forthcoming…

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