Erica WoolsSkill Up, Young AfricanI couldn’t possibly know how it would pan out. I wasn’t told my expectations would be far below the point. But of course, I never shared…4 min read·Jul 17, 2023----
Erica WoolsA HighAlongside a few of his classmates, with his wild gaze riveted to the phone’s screen, he watched the hunched figure punch the helpless boy…3 min read·Jun 22, 2023--1--1
Erica WoolsThick Blood, Thin LinesDay Zero: “A taxi driver was shot dead at about 3:45 pm today around Qoqodala. It is not quite sure what ensued between the assailant and…4 min read·Jan 25, 2023----
Erica WoolsErsatzThe doorbell rang just when I fetched the spaghetti from the microwave. The ceramic handle of the deep dish burned the memory of its heat…3 min read·May 13, 2022--5--5
Erica WoolsSeek (II)A clap of thunder. A flash of lightning. The silent room was animated by the brilliant bolt and sound. But she was oblivious to these.4 min read·Apr 14, 2022--2--2
Erica WoolsRedirectionI should feel shame, but I wouldn’t. I should feel despair, but I couldn’t. I should have given up, and I almost did.4 min read·Apr 5, 2022--1--1
Erica WoolsThe Death of MeI love Kajola’s cake. I mean the chocolatey one that usually earned a spot by the left corner of the grand display shelf which greeted…3 min read·Mar 16, 2022--3--3
Erica WoolsSeekShe raised her right hand above her head and splayed its fingers in the sky. Squinting hard, she tried to make out the shape of the sun…3 min read·Jan 21, 2022----
Erica WoolsQuestNo phone call. No text message. The phone refused to blink any notification to life. Double taps broke its vow of silence, it was forced to…3 min read·Jan 20, 2022--1--1