Katleho Mabindisa

Extract from Thandi H. Dlamini's diary, year 2058:

"I never thought this day would ever come. The day when every male on the planet ceased to exist. It's absolutely mind-boggling. The words convey meaning, yet lack true coherence. While all the women celebrated this accomplishment, I harbored a deep resentment. A resentment so intense that it drove me to betray those I once trusted wholeheartedly. I am left with no one to rely on, not even my own mother. I feel lost in this realm of sorcery. Will I ultimately perish in solitude within this dystopian society?"

A World Of Women

I mean, what's the worst that could happen...right? 


The flat was bigger than I expected on the inside. It wasn't the fanciest flat you would find in a city, but it was suitable for a decent, middle-class person. The receptionist was asleep in his chair, so he didn't see me enter. 


I walked up the stairs instead of taking the lift. I had a strange superstition that if you entered a lift on your own, the chances of the lift's cables breaking are high. I wasn't going to take that risk, even though it was rather ludicrous. 


The flat was oddly quiet. I found no one walking around. 


I highly doubted it. It wasn't even 7pm yet. 


As I walked up the stares, I heard a 'ping' sound come from my tunic pocket. It was my phone. I totally forgot I had it with me. I checked my notifications, and saw a message from Amara. 


Childhood Friend