Two Southern Corners - Short Stories: Recent Episodes
Nelly Sarpong
These are wild stories. You can read them in just a few minutes but they stay with you for the rest of the day, Written by Eleni Noah and Nelly Sarpong. They are two women from different corners of the world; Ghana (Africa) and Paraguay (South America).
"Fernando took off his glasses and massaged his eyes. He couldn't believe he was going through such a ridiculous thing. He'd heard of situations like that before, but they were always someone else's anecdotes. Not his. He'd been so careful with all of them, just to avoid all that drama".
The nice thing about being a writer is how people react when they find out about our profession. They immediately dedicate themselves to giving us material. “This happened to me and I think it could be useful for one of your stories”. That was the case with Eleni's therapist. He told her he had a patient who had recently confessed she was in love with him. When Eleni asked him how common such situations were, he surprised her with a “very common”. Sometimes, loneliness or bad experiences play tricks on people and confuse them.
With her therapist’s permission, Eleni wrote this story months ago in just a few days and she had to confess: the entire process was a lot of fun.
You can also read the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Stories/Between-The-Lines
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
" Darius, the poor boy from a lightless village who had a goal to achieve the American dream, was now a man who had been wrongfully convicted"
“At what cost” was inspired by an acquitted death row inmate. I knew I had to write this story at all costs. I was so eager to finish this story, I wrote it in a day. That is how much I wanted to bring this to you. I really hope this story tugs at your heartstrings.
You can also read the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"A few minutes ago, I had felt the warmth. Then, it disappeared. I didn’t understand what had just happened".
This is one of the first stories Nelly Sarpong shared on Two Southern Corners (2020).
Read the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Stories/Dumpster
Read about her inspiration for the story here: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Creative-Process/Dumpster
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): Anchor.fm/TwoSouthernCorners
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"Checho didn't believe Juana because Julio kept disappearing at siesta, and he knew why. He just couldn't say it anymore. Gerardo had threatened to have him fired if he continued to spy on the boss and gossip".
The final part of this story is here! If you haven't listen to part 1 yet, you can find it here, in this podcast.
You can also read the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/stories/adela2
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"The itching of my belly button doesn’t decrease, on the contrary, it gets worse with time. A tiny unnoticed crack and then; out of nowhere, pus, swelling, and that damned desire to rub myself against a tree".
Two years ago, Eleni Noah published this very first story on Two Southern Corners. She wrote it almost a decade again, while working at an advertising agency. Eleni poured out in it all her frustrations and uncertainties about the future. She wanted so many things, but felt she was trapped in that place with no sight or chance to get out. This wasn’t, of course, the end of her own story, and Yellow Polished proved to be a wonderful therapy.
You can read Yellow Polish on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Stories/Yellow-Polish
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If you enjoy reading our stories, please consider supporting us. You can do it here to buy us a coffee: BuyMeaCoffee.com/SouthernCorners
Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): Anchor.fm/TwoSouthernCorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong onInstagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"One thing I knew for sure was that we were all bonded by the prospect of a better life".
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“At least 130 feared dead after migrant dinghy capsizes in the Mediterranean”. This was the headline that inspired me to write “Evanesce”. Who were these people? Are some still lying in the sea waiting to be saved? Do their families know? Will their families ever know? What were their last thoughts? Did they regret making the journey? Were they proud of themselves for making the risky decision? Will they be remembered? How would they want to be remembered? I didn't have the answers but I had a story to tell.
You can read more about this in my article: "The Headline that inspired Evanesce".
You can also read the story on our website: "Evanesce"
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): Anchor.fm/TwoSouthernCorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong onInstagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"I was on holiday! So this is what they meant by a hospital fetish".
I (Nelly) wrote this story on mother’s day. They do so many things, and usually all we know about them is that they are our mothers. We forget this person has a name apart from mummy or mama. She was once a girl. She has cobwebs in her past, or maybe she doesn’t. But there is a history, her story.
You can read more about my creative process for the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Creative-Process/Nurturer
This story is also available on our website for reading: TwoSouthernCorners.com/Stories/Nurturer
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://Anchor.fm/TwoSouthernCorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"He was no longer angry, but he would have preferred to be because what had settled inside him and wouldn't go away was even worse".
Eleni Noah has a notebook where she jots down loose ideas that catch her attention and have the potential of a story. That’s where she found the line “a rancher who cries when no one sees him because he feels lonely”.
She remembers writing it down after hearing the anecdote from a friend. His brother, a rancher, had confessed he felt very lonely after a round of beers. Eleni and her friend laughed about it, not in mockery but because of the peculiar picture. Then they both reflected on the power of loneliness to break people’s pride. And also how important and precious was it to have someone to share life with. You couldn’t buy it with all the gold in the world.
You can read the story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/stories/adela1
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"They watched movies on her couch and ate dinner on his. Laughter gave way to hugs. Hugs to kisses and whatever came after".
Eleni Noah wrote this story after seeing a man and a woman chatting on a balcony. Each on their own side of the divider, they seemed to be telling each other confidences while smiling and drinking coffee. In Berlin, where one hardly ever converses with neighbours, she found it interesting that they had gone beyond the polite “morgen” (good morning) to get to know each other and enjoy such trust.
Read more about this in her article: "Creating A Berliner Love Story"
You can also read the full short story on our website: TwoSouthernCorners.com/stories/for-michis-sake
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): Anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea of having readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"“Give me the damn phone!!” I screamed as I snatched it from his hands. Vernon was calling again."
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This story was born out of empathy during the beginning of the coronavirus. I wondered what was happening in the lives of other people. Cobwebs that had been hiding in wardrobes for ages were finally being exposed. For many, staying at home had resulted in finding out the true colours of the people with whom you have been living under the same roof. Read more about this here: Finding Out A Loved One's True Colours
Read the story on our site: TwoSouthernCorners.com/stories/then-vernon-became-vera
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"I feel lost. I feel like an inmate sentenced to life for no crime. I am a liability to society, a burden to the country that has taken me in. I will always be a foreigner irrespective of the country I reside in, and I will never have the luxury of returning to a place I call home".
As a whole, we call them refugees, but each one of them has a story. I wrote this story because now, more than ever, people need to be reminded of refugees. With everything happening in Afghanistan and other parts of the world, I found it necessary to reiterate their story.
You can read more about this in my article: "The relevance of shelter"
You can also read the story on our website: twosoutherncorners.com/stories/shelter
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If you enjoy reading our stories, please consider supporting us. You can do it here to buy us a coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/SouthernCorners
Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"One afternoon, he saw himself in the reflection of his monitor. The cursor was there as always but his face was no longer the same. He lacked the energy of the past, and he had wrinkles sprinkled all over his face".
Eleni wrote this story out of her immense frustration and lack of ideas. She even thought that maybe writing wasn’t her thing. She had this very naïve belief that genuine writers always had a pile of ideas ready to use when they needed them and, since she didn’t have them, well, she wasn’t a real one. But then something happened.
Do you wanna know more? Read her article here: The Creative Process of "About Letters and Blood"
You can also read the story on our website: twosoutherncorners.com/en/stories/about-letters-and-blood
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"Rosa had been a strong-willed woman. One of those who did not go around with sentimentality, and took the bus alone to give birth at the hospital".
Eleni wrote “Things Left To Be Said” after almost losing her mum at the end of 2021. That has also been the reason for our silence these past few weeks. She needed to focus on her family at such a difficult time.
You can read more about this on her article: The Urge To Say "I Love You"
You can also read the story on our website: https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/things-left-said
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"She did not understand what they were saying. It sounded aggressive, their laughter made it sound scary. She was frightened. She was hoping they would get off at the next stop, the same most people got off on, but they did not."
This one is loosely based on an experience I (Nelly) had. An experience I was ashamed of. I remember feeling disappointed in myself. As a black woman, as an African, as an immigrant. How could I have prejudged, knowing full well that I am prejudged every day just because of who I am? You can read more about this on my article: The Idea Behind "Language"
You can also read the story on our website: twosoutherncorners.com/stories/language
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too (including Apple Podcasts and Google): https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah on Instagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"Then, out of nowhere, someone screamed, “Nigger!”. I turned to see her looking directly at me again. She had the most furious look on her face, actually; it was a mix of disgust and anger."
"Perception" is a culmination of my experiences as well as the experiences of others. I wish this story was 100% fictional but unfortunately, 70% of it actually happened. One day, as I rushed to the library to write an exam, a lady approached me on the underground train and said the exact same thing that the character was told in the story. You can read more about this on my article: "How Perception came about"
You can also read the story on our website:https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/perception
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms: https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
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ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"He was confessing non-stop. All the silences I had reproached him for all those years, he filled them abruptly and drowned me in it, his maelstrom of truths so long held back". Eleni Noah wrote this story because she was interested in portraying the process of the trauma behind a betrayal; the visceral feeling one feels, and the mourning for everything one loses; a life together, memories, even the loss of the person who betrays, and the illusion. The word “Requiem” describes exactly that, the mourning of what one believed to be but which ended up being the complete opposite. You can read more about this on her article: "The Trauma Of A Betrayal"
You can also read the story on our website: https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/requiem-for-an-illusion
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms: https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah onInstagram and Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"Isn’t it interesting that even though we have the same biological parents, I do not know what to call you? You look just like me. That melanin can not be mistaken for anything else".
I wrote this story to commemorate the 400th year anniversary of the arrival of the first 20 enslaved Africans on American soil.It's intended to bridge the gap between Africans and African Americans, but it does not exclude Afro Latinos and Afropeans. I believe it is important to chip away at the tension that has been present between us for years. You can read more about this on my article: The Backstory To “A Letter From An African To The African American”
You can also read the story on our website: https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/a-letter-african
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Join all of our readers on our Newsletter in TwoSouthernCorners.comand receive our new story right in your inbox every week. You can also register there with your Gmail or Facebook account to read all the stories available.
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Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms: https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong onInstagram
Follow Eleni Noah on InstagramandFacebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"It was a humid night, like all nights in Asunción, full of mosquitoes, stalkers, and motorbike thieves, but she didn’t care. Fury swirled around her and clouded her eyes".
The disappearance of little Yuyu, in early 2020, shook all of Paraguay. Eleni couldn’t help but be affected by it, too, despite the distance. Yuyu's innocent face, her condition, the strange way in which she disappeared, all haunted Eleni for weeks. “Back to being Gabriela” was born out of a torrent of rage, impotence, and pain. You can read more about this on Eleni's article: "Little Yuyu, And The Pain Of An Entire Country".
You can also read the story on our website: https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/back-being-gabriella
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Join all of our readers on our Newsletter in TwoSouthernCorners.com and receive our new story right in your inbox every week. You can also register there with your Gmail or Facebook account to read all the stories available.
If you enjoy reading our stories, please consider supporting us. You can do it here to buy us a coffee:BuyMeACoffee.com/SouthernCorners
Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too: https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong on Instagram
Follow Eleni Noah onInstagramand Facebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.
"She was always there. I wish I could shrug her off, but I didn’t know how to".
Isn’t it interesting how we say things to ourselves we would never say to anyone else? This story is a self-love kind of story. The protagonist is fighting with the demons in her head as she goes about her daily life. They rear their ugly heads at the most inappropriate times and remind her of her insecurities. Read more about this on my article: "My Imaginative Process on Mirrored"
You can also read the story on our website: https://www.twosoutherncorners.com/stories/mirrored
Join all of our readers on our newsletter in TwoSouthernCorners.com and receive our new story right in your inbox every week. You can also register there with your Gmail or Facebook account to read all the stories available.
If you enjoy reading our stories, please consider supporting us. You can do it here to buy us a coffee: BuyMeACoffee.com/SouthernCorners
Eleni Noah hosts the Spanish version of this podcast. You can find her on your favourite platforms, too: https://anchor.fm/twosoutherncorners
Follow Nelly Sarpong onInstagram
Follow Eleni Noah on InstagramandFacebook
ABOUT TWO SOUTHERN CORNERS
We are Nelly Sarpong from West Africa and Eleni Noah from South America.
The idea for Two Southern Corners was born a year ago after we met and became friends at a dinner party. We instantly connected thanks to our common passion for writing.
After Covid hit the world, and we all had to quarantine, we started talking about how we could write consistently. Then the idea to have readers (like you) lit up like a bulb. The thought of you, eager and waiting every week for one of our stories, inspired us. So, you, our dear reader, are the heart of this site. If it weren’t for you, none of these short stories would exist.
The name of our site is pretty simple yet interesting. Paraguay and Ghana are both in the southern part of the world and on almost exactly opposite sides. Also, even though Latinos and Africans live so far away, we found out we have so much in common; never-ending summers, bright personalities, vibrant cultures, and even similar ways of thinking. That’s the spirit behind the name Two Southern Corners.