‘Absently Present’ is a literary short fiction that tells the story of Oma, a woman who tries to wrap her head around her husband’s mysterious disappearance, and the drama that follows.
The story explains the sad tale most Nigerians are used to of relatives travelling out of the country in a bid to pursue their dreams, but end up not being heard from again. It cuts across family and borders on dilemmas arising from ethical misconduct.
It is an honour and privilege for my work, ‘Absently Present’, to be deemed worthy of publication in the maiden edition of the Naira Stories. I’m truly thankful to the magazine for believing in my work and giving it the needed opportunity to make an impression in the literary world.
Precious Chidinma Osuagwu is a fiction writer and storyteller. Her passion for fiction writing has led her on a journey of creativity in which she shares with the world, out of her treasure trove, the collections she has magically pieced together. When she’s not studying, researching, or dreaming up plots for her next big story, she loves to watch movies and give reviews. She also enjoys a great deal of travelling.
