This suspenseful short story by Abdul Adan (Somalia) explores the lengths one young man will go to prove his worth for the woman he loves.Alongside an interview with the author, this story originally appeared in the anthology "Gambit: Newer African Writing," which is also available on Kobo.

GAMBIT: NEWER AFRICAN WRITING is a unique collection of nine interviews and original short stories by emerging writers from across Africa. The stories in this anthology reflect the nuances that arise from living in a post-postcolonial Africa, where stereotypes are crumbling and writers are willing to tackle themes that are more social than political. Unlike other anthologies of African writing, GAMBIT's contributors are mostly based in their home countries, putting them closer to the theme...