The brothers—Agbaje, Akintola, and Ajumobi—knew nothing of their shared past. The only fragments of their former lives that survived the trauma were their names. Though they couldn't recall where they came from or who they truly were, these names clung to them like shadows, the sole connection to a life they had lost.
Agbaje: The Detective
Agbaje had always possessed a sharp mind and an unrelenting sense of justice. He didn't know where these traits came from, but they felt as natural as breathing. After recovering from his injuries, he settled in a bustling city, drawn to its energy and endless possibilities. He took on a new identity, one rooted in his name, and decided to join the local police force.
Years of dedication saw him rise through the ranks to become a respected detective. Agbaje was known for his uncanny ability to solve cases others deemed impossible. His heightened senses—leftovers from his werewolf nature, though he didn't understand them—allowed him to notice details others missed. The faintest scent, the softest sound, the smallest clue were all he needed to piece together the truth.
But his nights were restless. Agbaje often woke from dreams of running through forests, his heart pounding as if he were fleeing something—or chasing it. He couldn't make sense of these visions, but they drove him to push harder, to uncover the truth in every case he handled.
Though successful in his career, Agbaje's personal life was less settled. He had married a kind-hearted schoolteacher named Folake, who admired his determination and strength. Their relationship was built on mutual respect, but a part of Agbaje always felt distant, as though he were searching for something he couldn't name.
Akintola: The Scientist
Akintola's mind was a labyrinth of ideas and theories. From the moment he recovered in the care of his rescuer, he was drawn to science, particularly biology and genetics. There was something about the mysteries of life that fascinated him, as if he were trying to unlock secrets buried deep within himself.
He pursued his education with relentless determination, eventually becoming a renowned scientist. Akintola's work focused on genetic anomalies, a field that seemed to call to him with an almost supernatural pull. He often felt like he was on the brink of discovering something life-changing, though he didn't know what.
Unlike Agbaje and Ajumobi, Akintola remained unmarried. His work consumed him, leaving little room for personal relationships. He lived in a modest apartment filled with books, lab equipment, and scattered notes. Occasionally, he would wonder if he was meant to be alone, but those thoughts were fleeting. He was more concerned with finding answers to the questions that haunted him: Why did he sometimes feel stronger, faster, and more alert than those around him? Why did he experience flashes of memories that didn't seem to belong to him?
Though his life was solitary, Akintola found purpose in his research. He believed that if he could understand the anomalies in human biology, he might also understand himself.
Ajumobi: The Businessman
Ajumobi's path was different. He was taken in by a family of traders who taught him the art of business. He had a natural talent for negotiation and a charisma that made people trust him instantly. By the time he reached his thirties, Ajumobi was one of the most successful businessmen in the region.
He owned a chain of luxury hotels, several farms, and a thriving import-export company. His name was synonymous with wealth and power, and he had a reputation for being both ruthless and fair. Ajumobi's sharp instincts—another remnant of his werewolf past—allowed him to outmaneuver his competitors with ease.
Despite his success, Ajumobi was a family man at heart. He married a beautiful and ambitious woman named Adaeze, and together they had two children. He adored his family, pouring as much energy into them as he did his businesses. Yet, like his brothers, Ajumobi sometimes felt an emptiness he couldn't explain. He would catch himself staring at the mountains in the distance, a sense of longing washing over him.
Threads of Fate
Though they lived separate lives, the brothers' paths were destined to intertwine.
Agbaje's work as a detective led him to investigate a series of strange incidents involving people with heightened abilities. He couldn't explain why these cases fascinated him so much, but he felt a personal connection to them. One case in particular—an unexplained phenomenon involving a genetic mutation—brought him to Akintola's laboratory.
When they met, neither recognized the other, but there was an undeniable sense of familiarity. Agbaje was struck by how similar Akintola's mannerisms were to his own, and Akintola couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen Agbaje before.
Meanwhile, Ajumobi's business ventures brought him to the city where his brothers lived. He had arranged a meeting with a prominent investor, unaware that the man was Akintola's colleague. The three brothers were unknowingly drawn closer and closer together, their lives converging like rivers flowing toward the same ocean.
Dreams and Shadows
Each brother continued to experience vivid dreams of forests, mountains, and wolves. These dreams became more frequent and intense as time went on, leaving them with a growing sense of unease. They began to question the lives they had built, wondering if there was more to their story than they knew.
Agbaje's wife noticed the change in him. "You've been so distracted lately," Folake said one evening as they sat in their living room. "Is everything okay?"
"I don't know," Agbaje admitted. "It's like... I'm missing something. Or someone."
Akintola, too, found himself unable to focus. He spent hours poring over his old research, searching for answers to questions he couldn't articulate. He began sketching symbols and patterns that felt familiar but made no sense to him.
Ajumobi, ever the pragmatist, tried to push the dreams aside, but they refused to be ignored. One night, as he stared out the window of his penthouse, he whispered to himself, "Who am I really?"
The Pull of Destiny
Though they didn't know it yet, the brothers were being drawn together by forces beyond their understanding. The memories buried deep within them were beginning to surface, and with them came a new set of challenges.
What would happen when Agbaje, Akintola, and Ajumobi discovered the truth about their past? And what would they do when they realized that their old enemies were still out there, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike?