A Messenger's Second Chance

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Short Story Corner

Lorraine Mutambiranwa

44 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to Short Story Corner, the podcast where we showcase the vibrant narratives and diverse voices of African authors. We are thrilled to guide you through the rich tapestry of stories that our continent has to offer. Story Corner aims to celebrate the power of stories and amplify voices that often go unheard. Through our podcast, we hope to bridge cultures, break stereotypes, and remind listeners of the universal language that is storytelling. Join us on this journey as we explore the magic of African literature, one short story at a time.

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A Messenger's Second Chance

Short Story Corner

42 minutes 25 seconds

8 months ago

A Messenger's Second Chance

The platform is packed. The train is full. The past is calling.

In this week's story, What Pushes Against the Moment, Cingashe is a Messenger, tasked with embedding ideas into history. But when her last mission failed, leaving a dangerous rhetoric to flourish, she’s unexpectedly given a second chance - an anomaly in The Agency’s strict rules.

It should be simple: persuade Lisbet Manamela to abandon her plan. But persuasion isn’t Cingashe’s strong suit. And as the past and future collapse around her, she’ll have to decide - does the message matter more than the method?

A gritty, time-bending tale of resistance, reckoning, and the ripple effects of one decision. Tune in now for this week’s electrifying short story!

About the Author

What Pushes Against the Moment was written by VH Ncube, a storyteller who blends speculative fiction with history, exploring themes of power, identity and time. Their work is inspired by the untold stories of resistance and the ever-present echoes of the past in our future. Find more at WWW.VHNCUBE.COM

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