When the Ball Stopped Rolling

Clara has always felt torn between two worlds. Born in the U.S. to a Nigerian father and an American mother, she's never quite belonged to either place. But when she returns to Nigeria at sixteen, she hopes to find a sense of home with her grandmother. There, she meets Jabir—a charismatic and ambitious young man whose passion for football is only rivaled by his charm.

As their paths cross, Clara finds herself drawn to him in ways she doesn't fully understand. Despite her best efforts to keep her distance, she can't ignore the pull between them. But as she grows closer to Jabir, she begins to sense something is off—secrets, perhaps, that neither of them are ready to face.

Days before the WAEC exams, everything changes. Clara's world is thrown into turmoil, leaving her to question what she thought she knew about the boy who had become so important to her. What happened to Jabir? And what does it mean for Clara's own future?

When the Ball Stopped Rolling is a story of love, mystery, and the twists of fate that can change everything. Clara must navigate her own heartbreak and confusion, but some questions may never have clear answers.