'I am Adam' by Ayeni Tolulope

The incription written by Adam on his latest victim kept flooding my mind as I walked back home.

LADIES BLEED ON THURSDAY NIGHT!

He used her blood to inscribe the words on her face. It was dark and the street was deserted as I walked past the locked stalls. The estate has been tormented for the past six weeks by Adam who killed young ladies every Thursday night. I had begged Joe to release me early but he cared more about satisfying his hardon than my safety.

The words of Mummy Silifa crossed my head. 'You can't outrun him.' Since the killings began his speed and strength got over hyped making him seem superhuman to all. The local pastor and champions of the protestants in my estate also claimed that Adam was a demon released from hell in search for twenty one virgins. I believed Adam had to be a big guy but not superhuman, honestly only his victims can tell how he looks.

'Thank God' I whispered to myself as I spotted a young lady. I increased my pace as I was eager to walk with her. The police had advised us to walk in groups at night so I assumed walking with her would be a of mutual benefit.

'Hello' I greeted but she didn't bother to reply, I pressed further wanting to start a conversation. 'I am really happy to find someone, I was really scared of Adam' She smiled at me and whispered something I couldn't hear, I moved closer to her then I had my first glace at her face. It was roughly marked and she looked horrible like a zombie.  She grabbed my hand and said.

' I am Adam'

Ayeni Tolulope is graduate of religious studies. He writes, read and act in another world. His works can be viewed at. Or Add him on Facebook @chris.tolu

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