Happy New Month, and Ash Wednesday! March is here at last. 🙂 At the time I wrote this story, I had no idea what an epistolary short story or novel was. But as it turned out, that was precisely what I had written.
For our purpose, epistolary means “written in the form of a series of letters” e.g an epistolary novel. So, what makes this an epistolary short story? It’s written in the form of a series of letters.
Dear Obajimi is a short story comprised of letters written by a distraught wife to her missing husband. I’ll let the synopsis say the rest:
After the mysterious disappearance of her husband, a woman writes a series of letters in a desperate attempt to make sense of the calamity of a missing spouse. These letters provide insight into the life the couple lived before Obajimi’s disappearance and the hurricane of changes that occur while the Police investigate. By the last letter, will she discover what happened to her husband?
The Mysterious Disappearance of Obajimi was the “second runner up” in the bid for titles for this short story. I prefer the current title though. It seems more apt.
So, who is Obajimi and why do we care (or not) about him? See, that’s what you’ll have to read the story to discover. Speaking of which …
Dear Obajimi is available as a FREE eBook in PDF form. Please see the links below.
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>> READ THE SEQUEL: DEAR MORENIKE <<
Enjoy and have a great week!
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Sharon, I just read Dear Obajimi and Dear Morenike. It was a very intriguing read. But I must say that I am so enraged at Obajimi’s excuse and Morenike’s poor judgement of character. However, this represents many elements of many failed relationships and marriages. The “offender” holds on to a thought and digs in and the “victim” seems to be wearing sunglasses and ear plugs in the relationship coupled with a bit of poor judgment….receipe for divorce. It certainly gives all something to think about. I recommend one word- Integrity. Integrity in our dealings with people and with ourselves. Great Job, Sharon!!!
Jola: Long, long, long time! You read both stories and found them intriguing? My head dey swell sha! He he!
Your rage at Obajimi’s excuse is shared by most readers. It seems there’s nothing he can say to justify his actions, but Morenike isn’t guiltless either. If a man shows you who he is (vices, poor character, etc) prior to marriage, and it’s not something you can cope with for the rest of your life, why should you say “Yes?” I think too many people, women especially, assume they can change a man, but that’s not your job.
Integrity, like you said, comes highly recommended. I also think women should value themselves more and stop settling for mediocrity.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Jola. I appreciate it! ?
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