Adekemi Adeniyan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“The Phantom Fisherman of Oia” by Adekemi Adeniyan

Submitted to Contest #258

Eleni’s hands shook with fear as she held the Polaroid, her bronzed skin looked pale against the golden Santorini dusk. What began as a peaceful stroll through Oia’s labyrinthine streets had morphed into something far more disconcerting. Her camera hung heavily around her neck, its presence suddenly burdensome. Purchased impulsively that morning from a quaint alley shop, its vintage allure and instant photo printing had enticed her despite being a photographer since being a teenager. Now, she regretted ever buying it. “This can’t be real,” s...

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“The Boy with the Lighthouse Smile” by Adekemi Adeniyan

Submitted to Contest #259

With his heart racing like a drum, Olumide stood at the door of his new school. After twelve years in a peaceful village, he found himself in the noisy metropolis of Lagos. He felt insignificant and alone amidst the deafening roar of automobile horns, the chitchat of numerous students, and the towering concrete structures. With his lips closed, he felt the prominence of his front teeth as he stroked his tongue over them. His teeth had earned him the nickname "Bamidele" (meaning "the one who came with me") in his village. He couldn't help but...

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Author bio

I am a mission-driven storyteller who transforms words and images into powerful tools for change. As the author of "The Girl Who Found Her," Nigeria's first oral health storybook, I pioneered a unique combination of art and health promotion. My writing niche include children's literature, poetry, religion and animation, each of which is a vivid thread in a tapestry of cultural exploration and social consciousness.