Mogomotsi Moremi
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Mogomotsi Moremi arrives with a treasure trove of over 52 published works, each one promising a unique and immersive reading experience. With such a diverse back-list already under their belt, Mogomotsi Moremi is a writer to watch closely.
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Botswana
In the mid-20th century, the landlocked territory now known as Botswana was a sleepy British protectorate called Bechuanaland, a vast expanse of Kalahari sands and sparse settlements spanning over 580,000 square kilometers but home to fewer than 500,000 people. The 1950s marked a pivotal era of transition, as colonial winds of change swept across Africa. Under British oversight since 1885, Bechuanaland had been largely neglected, administered from distant South Africa until 1963. Yet, seeds of nationalism were sown early. In 1956, the Legislative Council was established, granting limited local input, but it was the formation of the Bechuanaland Democratic Party (BDP) in 1962 by Seretse Khama—exiled Tswana chief and future president—that ignited the independence flame. Khama, a Cambridge-educated leader with a controversial interracial marriage to Ruth Williams, symbolized a break from tribalism and colonial paternalism. By the late 1950s, economic stagnation and South Africa's apartheid shadow loomed large, pushing demands for self-rule. In 1960, a constitutional conference in London paved the way, and on September 30, 1966, Bechuanaland transformed into the Republic of Botswana, a beacon of stability amid the continent's turbulent decolonization.
By Mogomotsi Moremi13 days ago in History
The Ghost in My Smart Home
It started with a flickering light. My smart home hub, a sleek orb named Aura, had been my lifeline since I moved into my Portland fixer-upper in early 2025. Single, 29, and drowning in student loans, I’d snagged the house cheap – a steal, the realtor swore, despite its creaky floors and rumors of a "tragic past." Aura controlled everything: lights, thermostat, locks, even my coffee maker. "Hey, Aura, set the vibe," I’d say, and it’d dim the LEDs to cozy, queue my lo-fi playlist, and brew a latte. I was living the millennial dream, or so I thought.
By Mogomotsi Moremi5 months ago in Horror
The AI That Stole My Heart
I never believed in love at first swipe. At 32, I'd swiped left on more bad dates than I'd had bad hair days – which, trust me, is saying something. My life in Seattle was a cozy routine of freelance graphic design gigs, rainy coffee runs, and binge-watching rom-coms that made me roll my eyes more than swoon. Then, in January 2025, everything glitched.
By Mogomotsi Moremi5 months ago in Humans
Survival in the Face of Adversity
Scene 1: The Desertion The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the small village of Borovnya, nestled in the heart of Eastern Europe. The air was heavy, not just with the scent of pine and earth, but with an unspoken tension that had been building for months. The Petrova family sat in their modest home, a small wooden house that had been in Ivan’s family for generations. The walls, once filled with laughter and warmth, now seemed to close in on them, suffocating under the weight of the village’s growing hostility.
By Mogomotsi Moremi12 months ago in Fiction
Clash of warriors
In the core of a country on the cusp of significance, two titans of political ability went head to head in a fight that would shape the fate of their kin. Marcus, the carefully prepared legislator, and Anya, the rising star, were secured in a titanic battle for the country's most noteworthy office. Their competition was not just a conflict of belief systems, but rather a demonstration of the intricacies of initiative and the penances it requested.
By Mogomotsi Moremi2 years ago in History
Life of a MAN
Becoming a man requires a complex interaction of social expectations, personal growth, and relationship dynamics. At its core, the journey to manhood is often filled with the roles of father, husband, or lover, each role carrying its own unique challenges and rewards
By Mogomotsi Moremi2 years ago in Poets
10 Weirdest and Wackiest Festivals Worldwide
La Tomatina Festival in Buñol, Spain La Tomatina is one of the world's most famous and bizarre food fights. Every year on the last Wednesday in August, thousands of people from all over the world gather in the small town of Buñol in eastern Spain to engage in a massive tomato battle. The festival involves participants throwing ripe tomatoes at each other, covering the streets and everyone involved in a sea of tomato pulp. It's a unique and colorful event that attracts both locals and tourists, and it's all about having fun and letting loose..
By Mogomotsi Moremi2 years ago in History
ChronoCruise
The advertisement promised an unforgettable journey through time. "ChronoCruise: Your Ultimate Temporal Adventure!" read the glossy brochure. Time travel was no longer the stuff of science fiction; it had become the ultimate luxury vacation. For a hefty sum, tourists could witness the wonders of the past, but there was one caveat—they were mere spectators, unable to interact with the past or alter its course.
By Mogomotsi Moremi2 years ago in Fiction
Why Us?
Darkness had settled over the campus as the clock struck midnight, casting an eerie stillness that clung to the air. Mark and Emily, two students sharing a dorm room, had just finished studying for their upcoming exams. With heavy eyelids, they decided to call it a night. The dorm hallway was dimly lit, and a faint buzzing sound echoed from a flickering overhead light.
By Mogomotsi Moremi3 years ago in Fiction
A Soldier's Unwavering Persistence
Amidst the chaos and brutality of the war, there emerged a soldier whose unwavering resolve and indomitable spirit would come to symbolize the very essence of courage and determination. This is the true story of Sergeant James Reynolds, a man who faced the harshest of challenges with an unbreakable motivation that inspired those around him.
By Mogomotsi Moremi3 years ago in Writers
