Length45m
About this audiobook
When Daniel Adebayo notices a quiet woman reading beneath a tree in Freedom Park, Lagos, a simple moment changes the direction of his life. What begins as a casual conversation about books grows into a thoughtful and deeply human connection with Amara, an illustrator who sees the world through a different lens. As they spend time together exploring art, life, and their own pasts, Daniel begins to question everything he once believed about love and timing. But when an unexpected opportunity takes Amara far away, they must decide whether a connection that began in a single glance is strong enough to endure distance and uncertainty. When the World Paused is a warm and reflective story about chance meetings, emotional honesty, and the quiet power of love that begins the moment two people truly see each other.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.8 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenrePoetry, General Fiction
Length45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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