Cold At Dusk
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A woman is taught to be invisible, not to raise her head too high lest she hits her husband's jaw. Dusk descends and Kamsi's orientation is changed. The thought and hope of giving life to a new being could change anyone.
Kamsi, a woman in love, realizes that even love is not enough; The institution of marriage needs a lot more. Her story is just one voice amongst other women who are married to loving, overprotective and dominating men.
It had been easy to believe one could get a blanket when cold hit but what about a time when the heart turns cold?
How warm could love be at dusk?
(Nigerian Story)
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