5 Amara awoke to the sound of bustling traffic and distant calls from street vendors. Yet her mind was still on yesterday, the brief encounter with Tobechi, Daniel’s effortless charm, and the subtle unrest in the apartment. She stretched and glanced at the small desk where she had been cataloguing every instance of sabotage...
Deadly Design – 4
4 The following morning, Abuja awoke under a clear, bright sky, the warmth of the sun highlighting the city’s vibrant energy. Yet for Amara, the light offered little comfort. The events of the past few days, subtle sabotage, the shifted documents, and the quiet sense of being observed, lingered in her mind like a...
Deadly Design – 3
3 Amara returned to her apartment feeling a quiet sense of confidence. Her portfolio presentation at the advertising firm had gone well, the manager’s nods and careful questions suggested genuine interest. She allowed herself a small smile, thinking that perhaps her meticulous preparation had paid off. But as she entered the flat, she noticed...
Deadly Design – 2
2 Later, as Amara sat in her room planning her first portfolio presentation, a small incident unfolded. Her laptop, which she had left on the desk, was slightly moved from its usual spot. It wasn’t alarming, but it registered. She frowned briefly, then dismissed it, telling herself she was probably overthinking. But as she...
Deadly Design – 1
Deadly Design by Oluwatosin Samuel-Awe Synopsis “Fantastic…this is the good stuff!” – Ray Anyasi “Could easily be your best read of the year.” – African Arts Journal Amara Okoye arrived in Abuja with a portfolio full of dreams and a heart under lock and key. But in the city’s sweltering heat and torrential downpours, the independence...