A F R E A D A // stories from home

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@_kingkayla__ A soft response for a soft babe. Thanks for sharing your work with us. All the best with your book, and we hope to read more from you soon. 😊

they were gentle with their words. i don’t know if they connect like that with everyone else but they were very gentle and i loved it. honestly makes me want to try to be better, more than beating myself up.

i just got a rejection from afreada and i am soo happy lmao. very well written and considerate. 😭

@Bokiarmy Lol and we'll always be yours. Thank you for reading. More to come soon! 😊

@AnikeBeloved__ So kind. Thank you for reading and supporting. We'll have NEW short stories for you very soon. 😉

I love what @AFREADA has been doing with their newsletter. I took a stool to their website in 2023 and read a lot of short stories there. With the newsletter, I am glad I am able to reread the short stories.

@Bokiarmy We missed you too! Glad to be back.😊

@NajAlpharouque Oya!

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@Orobosa_Ikp Yep! 😊

@AFREADA Are multiple submissions allowed?

Submissions are officially open, and we’re inviting writers to explore 'A Day in the Life'. We’re offering £100 for accepted stories, and the deadline to submit is Friday, October 17th. Read all about it, and get involved: afreada.com/submissions

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@ItsSilaN0tCilla A classic. 💛

Just finished this book and what a beautiful read😭🤎

She’s here, she’s thick and she’s beautiful. Christmas came a few days early, thanks to our faves @4thEstateBooks.

We're taking a short break as we prepare for our next big project. You can read all about it in our latest newsletter: afreada.com/campaigns/view… Have a great weekend and see you soon!

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@AuteurPravesh What a remarkable list! Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoyed it. 😊

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Time moved at a slower pace in the village. Days began with a leisurely breakfast—often fried yam and plantain with egg stew—shared by kin around a large dining table... Enjoy this stunning excerpt from An Imperfect Storm by @Chikwe_I and @VIhekweazu. → afreada.com/book-excerpts/…