03 — Storytelling

Stories that don't
wrap up neatly.

A collection of my published works and short stories. Honest, unfinished, resistant to neat conclusions.

Substack Fiction

if you need a friend to dump on, read this.

this might not help you but maybe hear me out?

some times I think about this make out session that was cut short

I saw something I was not supposed to see and quietly disappeared forever

The Exit Interview I Never Gave Eniola

What if the person who left you told you the actual reason? What if you had to tell them yours?

A Moving Man Will Always Meet His Luck. Nobody Talks About What Else He Meets.

I’ve been seeing a quote on Twitter for a while now.

The Sunday Call

My father calls me every Sunday and after pleasantries, the conversation inevitably moves to him asking if I went to church.

Na-bee-la

“Nabila, beat of my blood… hum of my heart.

How are you?

I don’t feel good at all.

Insomnia

The sheets were twisted around our ankles, damp with sweat and the heavy, humid air of the room.

The Reason I Couldn’t Say “I Love You”

“We dated for fourteen months and you never told me you loved me.

the last goodbye

“The favorite parts of my days are these hours spent with you,” I said, my voice barely rising above a whisper.

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Published Works & Articles

The Art of Slow Living

Why taking a step back in the fast-paced world is essential for creativity.

bashironimison.com

When I Met Her Father

A short story published on Kalahari Review.

Kalahari Review

How Fintech Startups Can Attract Investors With Storytelling

An article on how startups can use storytelling for fundraising.

I Promise To Write About Us

A deeply personal reflection.

The same person who writes these also builds websites and automation systems.

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