My Sister, the Serial Killer
Oyinkan Braithwaite
12 min
6 Key Points
4.5 RateWhat's inside?
Dive into a darkly humorous tale of two sisters, one of whom has a disturbing habit of killing her boyfriends, and the other who's left to clean up the mess.
Key points
01The Unsettling Discovery
In the heart of the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, Korede, a diligent nurse, was known for her meticulousness and unwavering sense of duty. She was the elder sibling to Ayoola, a woman whose beauty and charm were as captivating as they were lethal. Korede's life, once defined by the rhythm of her work and the care of her family, was thrown into disarray when she discovered a chilling secret: Ayoola had a propensity for murdering her lovers. The first time it happened, Ayoola pleaded self-defense; by the third time, Korede's faith in her sister's innocence began to waver. Despite her initial shock and revulsion, Korede found herself ensnared in Ayoola's sinister world, becoming an unwilling accomplice to her sister's heinous acts. She found herself aiding Ayoola in disposing of the bodies and sanitizing the crime scenes, her nursing skills being put to use in ways she had never envisioned. As the number of victims increased, Korede found herself caught in a moral quandary, torn between her familial loyalty and her own ethical principles. Her internal conflict was further exacerbated when Ayoola turned her attention to Tade, a striking doctor at the hospital where Korede was employed, and who Korede harbored feelings for. Now, Korede was forced to navigate her sister's murderous tendencies, her own tangled emotions of love and envy, all while striving to prevent her sister's secret from being exposed.
02The Burden of Secrets
Korede, a meticulous and dedicated nurse, carries a weighty secret that threatens to consume her. Her younger sister, Ayoola, possesses a chilling penchant for ending the lives of her lovers. Korede, bound by the ties of sisterhood and a sense of duty, finds herself cleaning up after Ayoola's horrific acts, eradicating every trace of her sister's macabre deeds. In the midst of this emotional maelstrom, Korede stumbles upon an unlikely confidante in the form of Muhtar, a patient trapped in the silent world of a coma. She unburdens her soul to him, pouring out her fears, her guilt, and her frustrations, secure in the knowledge that he cannot betray her secrets to the world. She speaks of Ayoola's most recent victim, Femi, whose untimely demise has left her profoundly unsettled. She also voices her apprehensions about Ayoola's budding relationship with Tade, a charming doctor at the hospital where she works, haunted by the possibility that he might be the next in line. Korede's one-sided dialogues with Muhtar offer her a much-needed release for her suppressed emotions. She finds a strange comfort in these monologues, which serve as a form of catharsis for her. Despite the grim reality of her circumstances, these interactions with Muhtar become a beacon of solace for Korede, aiding her in navigating the tumultuous sea of her sister's dark secrets. As Korede continues to grapple with her loyalty towards her sister and her moral obligations, she finds herself on the precipice of a decision that could shatter their lives forever. The question remains, how long can she protect her sister before the truth comes to light? And when it does, will she be ready to face the consequences?
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03The Love Triangle
04The Unraveling Truth
05The Final Act
06Conclusion
About Oyinkan Braithwaite
Oyinkan Braithwaite is a Nigerian-British novelist and writer, best known for her debut novel "My Sister, the Serial Killer". She has also worked as an assistant editor at Kachifo and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize.