Quarterback and Co. by Chuma Nwokolo

2nd August, 2004. My name is George Franz. Although I am not entirely sure, I suspect that a disastrous fate has just overtaken me. I will set down the bare facts: about ten minutes ago an insect probably settled on my temple, extended its proboscis, and sucked approximately a quarter of my brains out. To set things in proper perspective, and to remind myself, I should mention that I am an efficiency analysis manager at KwoiTech, an FTSE company that hires its management very carefully and polices their health just as solicitously...



This story has been selected for the StoryTime anthology African Roar, please go to the African Roar site for more info on the book.

Quarterback & Co was written by Chuma Nwokolo
Copyright Chuma Nwokolo 2009.

Chuma Nwokolo, Jr. is an author and attorney. Called to the Bar in 1985, his calling to writing was somewhat earlier, having published his first novel with Macmillan in 1983. He has a passion for the short story and his African Tales at Jailpoint (Villagerhouse) appeared in 1999. He has published four novels, a short story anthology, a collection of essays, and a poetry collection. Married with four children, he divides his time between the UK and Nigeria.