That morning, she was wearing an orange cotton dress; she l… - Akwaeke Emezi

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That morning, she was wearing an orange cotton dress; she looked like a burning sunset, and Chika knew immediately that his story would end with her, that he would drown in her large liquid eyes and it would be the perfect way to go.

Akwaeke Emezi

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About Akwaeke Emezi

Akwaeke Emezi (born 1987) is Nigerian-born writer and video artist of Igbo and Tamil descent.

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Native Name: Akwaeze Emezi

Alternative Names: Zara

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