Missing: A Novella

by Simi Joel

Away from home, in the service of her country, Eunice is relishing her independence. Everything changes when in one fleeting moment of curiosity, she is abducted. In the days that follow, Eunice's friends have to work through their personal issues and search for her. The clues they find lead them to uncover a mind boggling conspiracy.

62 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2025

About the author

Simi is a storyteller at heart, crafting stories and worlds since her early teenage years. Her writing journey has evolved from bulletins to publications for university departments, eventually blossoming into flash fiction, short poems, and career-related articles. In 2017, she published her debut thriller novella, "Missing."
By day, Simi works in business development and customer marketing. In her free time, she nurtures her creativity through reading novels, handcrafting, volunteering, and singing her favourite songs at the top of her lungs. Born and raised in Nigeria, she now calls Edmonton, Canada, her home and hopes to inspire others through her journey.

Reviews

[Oluwatosin Grace ALASIRI · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the short story of how Eunice was abducted and eventually released. It was realistic and ended nicely. A good read for a lazy afternoon.