Esther Salami

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Game” by Esther Salami

David watched as Hannah settled down quietly on the hard wooden chair just across him. She had grown thinner. Why wouldn’t she? She wore a calm demeanour but he was well aware she was rattled inside. For a second, she’d looked as though she were somewhere else. “You know... Orange kinda looks good on your skin.” “You doofus.” Hannah said, her face bearing no special smile. “I'm surprised you made...

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“THE GIRL” by Esther Salami

It is three pm and I am already tired of waiting for my flight. Time seems to be very slow today. I could chat or maybe read an ebook but I am not in the mood for any. I got thirsty so I decided to get a bottled water at a shop. I had finished the one I bought earlier. My steps were a little slower than how I normally walked. Probably because I was singing my favourite raggae song; redemption by Bob Marley....

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“The Choice we make” by Esther Salami

Each time I saw the headline or post; #1 New York Bestselling Book: The white horse by Teen-Nigerian writer, Laura Orah; a literary success! I fell apart. Though things weren’t always mild for I and my mum, we led a comfortable and calm life even in dad’s absence. Together with my nine-year old brother, James, we lived four miles away from my college in Adankolo. Many students found that unbeara...

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“Behind the Sea” by Esther Salami

"Can you keep a secret?" Kambili's eyes widened. "Was that why you brought me out here?" "O come on Kambili, I am serious." "What did you do now Zante?" "Will you hear me out or let me go?" Zante snapped, Kambili shrugged. "Well," she stopped to check if there was anyone near. "I am leaving Mantulu tomorrow - to the other side." "You want to go to the other side!" Kambi...

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Author bio

I am built on this words: It's okay to fail but not okay to not try. With this, I'm always a winner!!!