Just as Bad by DJ Ìràwọ̀: Cost of Justice Short Story Shortlist

 

Every year since 2022, I have been either longlisted or shortlisted for at least one writing award.

I do not share it because I am afraid that I will not win it.

I have decided to start sharing my journey to demonstrate appreciation, believing that someday soon, I shall start getting the star prize just as I do for my music prowess.

Even if I don't, to be nominated in the long or short list means that I am doing something meaningful that I must be grateful for.

So, I have repented. 

I wrote this story in under one hour because I had other deadlines to catch up with during this period.

I was fatigued.

I almost did not write it but I did not want to disappoint Prince Adeola Goloba, who believed in me enough to tag me to the application link so that he would not look at me with ungrateful eyes. 

Thank you, Sir.

My hands were shaking when I was writing it because of the pressure to submit before the midnight deadline.

So, I did not even have the time to edit it.

I am grateful for the selection and I hope I win regardless. 

Congratulations to me.

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