If you enjoy reading, then I have good news for you. Potentash is filled with so many funny and relatable creative stories. Think of the blog as a big novel filled with never-ending stories. The best part about these short stories is that they are relatable but, at the same time, unique. The writers on the blog strive to give you these stories from time to time, meaning you can never miss something to read on the days you want to unwind.
We understand that people have different tastes, so you can always find a creative story that works best for you. For those who enjoy love stories, there are a number of them that will make you hope for love. If you are into humour, then you can also stumble upon a bunch of funny stories. Some relationship stories will also have you cracking a few ribs, especially if you have experience with the Nairobi love life.
Apart from these two categories, you can also find inspirational stories that will give you the right motivation for life. To make your work easier, here is a breakdown of the best short stories so far this year:
1. With Internships and new jobs, you’re always told to watch your back since you don’t know how things will turn out. For Veronica, however, things seemed to be fantastic until one random day, all hell broke loose. An Office Affair Landed Me In The Hospital https://potentash.com/2022/06/24/office-affair-landed-me-hospital/
2. Melissa was beautiful, intelligent, and a great cook, but Gina was unique. She sparked something in him that he hadn’t felt in a long time. He Met The Love Of His Life A Month After His Wedding https://potentash.com/2022/06/04/met-love-his-life-after-wedding/
3. Each time he made an advance to sleep in her tent, she would find a way to wiggle out of it. At first, he thought it was too soon, or she wasn’t attracted to him. Later he realized… She’s so Insecure, She Don’t Make Love With The Lights On https://potentash.com/2022/04/08/shes-so-insecure-she-dont-make-love-with-the-lights-on/
4. In most toxic relationship stories, there’s always the bad guy and the victim, but what happens when both parties are toxic to each other? When Love Turns Toxic But You Keep Going Back. https://potentash.com/2022/01/31/love-toxic-keep-going-back/
5. Tracy knew that her relationship had its issues, but she didn’t realize that an Uber driver she barely knew would cause a drift in her relationship. An Uber Driver Ruined My Relationship https://potentash.com/2022/07/02/uber-driver-ruined-my-relationship/
6. Sarah never imagined that she would ever cheat on Jeremy. It wasn’t in her nature, but when she met Paul, she wanted to experience the wildlife. Her choices left her dealing with guilt when she realized that Paul and Jeremy knew each other. My Secret Lover Turned Out To Be My Boyfriend’s Relative https://potentash.com/2022/06/06/secret-lover-my-boyfriends-relative/
7. Drunk people in bars tell the best stories. One because most of what they say is the truth and two because they know they will probably never see you again. Unspoken Temptations – Confessions Of Drunk People In Bars https://potentash.com/2022/05/25/temptations-confessions-drunk-people-bars/
8. You never know what to expect from new neighbours. You always hope they don’t end up being murderers or those who play loud music. For Nancy, not only were they loud, but they also had a lot of drama. My Crazy Neighbours https://potentash.com/2022/05/21/my-crazy-neighbours-short-story/
9. Charles was excited about entering the 5th floor. He had every reason to celebrate, having achieved everything he wanted. Little did he know that his fun night would end up being the most horrific night of his life. His 50th Birthday Sugar Baby Hookup Turned Out To Be His Daughter And Her Friends https://potentash.com/2022/07/18/sugar-baby-shocked-met-daughter/
10. Dave was what most women would consider “the perfect man”. He loved Melanie and always ensured that she got everything she wanted. Unfortunately, Melanie wasn’t the perfect woman, and he found out the hard way. He Found Out His Girlfriend Was Hiding A Big Secret Just Before He Proposed To Her https://potentash.com/2022/07/20/found-girlfriend-hiding-big-secret/
11. Sometimes the pain of a broken heart can only be understood by the person experiencing it. David couldn’t believe that a woman he had planned to marry would hurt him deeply. Where Do Broken Hearts Go? https://potentash.com/2022/03/07/where-do-broken-hearts-go/
12. Mike and Brenda had been together for a long time, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, Brenda was excited to spend it with him. Mike decided to take the advice of his single friend, and things went south. Was He Going To Lose His Girlfriend Because Of A Cheap Valentine’s Publicity Stunt? https://potentash.com/2022/02/12/lose-girlfriend-valentines-publicity-stunt/
13. Coco was the definition of beauty, brains and talent. To the world, she was the perfect radio personality, but deep down, she carried a secret that could potentially ruin her career. Picture Perfect Part 1- The Girl With The World At Her Feet https://potentash.com/2022/02/08/picture-perfect-girl-world-feet/
14. You’ve spent most of your life hoping that things will go smoothly once you start adulting. You’ll get a good job and the perfect man. Along the way, you realize that better days are not coming. You finally give up and decide to learn the ropes of being a sugar baby. The Chronicles Of Finding A Sponsor https://potentash.com/2022/04/05/chronicles-finding-sponsor-short-stories/
15. When it comes to tailors, you often hear a lot of stories. Either the outfit is too small, too big or worse, it’s the wrong design. Imagine a scenario where your tailor steals from you, and you end up getting a weird nickname. The Day I Was Robbed By A Tailor https://potentash.com/2022/04/21/day-robbed-tailor-funny-stories/
16. She wasn’t a fan of the nightlife but decided to go out after a little convincing from her friend. She bumped into her ex, and their love blossomed again, but she realized that he had an ulterior motive after some time. Her Ex Came Back Into Her Life, But Things Took An Unexpected Turn https://potentash.com/2022/07/05/ex-came-back-unexpected-turn/
17. Beverly was a small-town girl who wanted the finer things in life, and luckily, she got to experience everything she ever dreamed of having, but as the saying goes, “When the deal is too good, think twice,” The Tale Of My Obsessed Sponsor https://potentash.com/2022/06/17/my-obsessed-sponsor-short-story
18. As a hopeless romantic, you’ve always dreamed of finding the perfect match. But every man you come across ends up teaching you a lesson on Character Development. Just when you decide to give up, love comes around. https://potentash.com/2022/02/13/when-love-comes-around-relationships/
19. She had a perfect life – a great husband and great kids. Until a confession rocked her world and made her doubt everything she had ever known. My Divorce Left Me Broken https://potentash.com/2022/04/27/divorce-left-me-broken-relationships/
20. Having a good nduthi guy makes your life easier. They run your errands and take you where you need to go at your convenience. But have you ever thought about how much they know about your personal life? If Nduthi Guys Ever Decide To Tell Our Stories, We Are Done! https://potentash.com/2022/03/17/nduthi-guys-tell-our-secrets/
21. He was heartbroken, their wedding was in a week, and she had left him. What would make a girl cancel her wedding with a man she had been with for seven years? My Brother’s Fiancée Broke Up With Him A Week To The Wedding! https://potentash.com/2022/07/26/brothers-fiancee-broke-up-week-wedding/
22. Kimani often wondered what life was like outside his village. As his feelings grew for his online crush, he knew he had to meet her. His trip started well, but later, he realized why Nairobi was not for the weak. Village Posho Mills, Naked Pictures And The Catfishes Of Nairobi https://potentash.com/2022/04/27/village-naked-pictures-catfishes-nairobi/
23. They say that fate works in mysterious ways. As Vincent searched for his mother’s ring, it never crossed his mind that he would find the love of his life in the process. A Stolen Ring Led Him To The Love Of His Life https://potentash.com/2022/04/26/stolen-ring-led-lifelong-partner/
24. Have you ever pictured yourself in a scenario where your wig is just snatched from your head? Especially considering how expensive they are. Tales Of A Cat Lover: A Girls Night Out And Getting My Wig Snatched On Christmas Eve https://potentash.com/2022/03/07/girls-night-out-wig-snatched/
25. Gianna had let go of her past life, but as her 40th birthday approached, she couldn’t help reminiscing about the good old days of being a stunning beauty queen. The Life Of A Retired Beauty Queen https://potentash.com/2022/04/28/life-retired-beauty-queen-fiction/
26. Her eyes felt puffy, and her throat was dry like someone who had been crying and wailing. Crying- then it all came back to her.
“My baby, who took my baby?”
The Woman Whose Baby They Stole https://potentash.com/2022/07/21/woman-whose-baby-they-stole/
27. Sometimes your closest friends are your biggest enemies, especially when it comes to secrets. Be Careful What Secrets You Tell Your Friends https://potentash.com/2022/02/23/careful-secrets-tell-your-friends/
28. They say if you want to achieve your goals, you must be willing to step out of your comfort zone and take risks. Slum Stories: The Two Orphans Who Built An Empire https://potentash.com/2022/03/25/two-orphans-built-empire-fiction/
29. Three friends, a house party and unforgettable moments. The Misadventures Of The Three Amigos https://potentash.com/2022/03/16/misadventures-the-three-amigos-stories/
30. Blessings always show up when you least expect them to. They Tried For 10 Years And Finally Got Their Miracle Child https://potentash.com/2022/04/28/tried-years-got-miracle-child/
31. Imagine meeting a stranger on the worst day of your life, and he ends up being the man you have always dreamed of dating. The Unexpected Love Of My Life https://potentash.com/2022/07/21/unexpected-love-my-life-relationships/
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