"I hear the familiar sound of footsteps approaching, and I don't need to look up to know it's my supervisor. He stops in the doorway, watching me shove the last file into the box on my desk. "Almost done with these boxes, huh?" His voice pitches up with an awkward cough to clear his guilty conscience. I look up to him with a blank gaze. It's all he deserves right now. He knows he messed up making me leave this late into the game. It's written all over his body language as he leans against the doorway, fiddling his gnarly fingers. He lets out a sigh, shifting his weight. " Listen, Kendrick... this isn't how I wanted things to play out." "Oh? Somehow I find that hard to believe." "Look, I didn't make the decision. It came down from higher ups. The cuts are everywhere, Kendrick. We had to trim the fat, and you got caught in the middle." He pauses, rubbing his forehead. "But there's a chance for you. They're transferring you to Philadelphia. They've got a case that's still open, one that needs someone who can handle the pressure. It's high-priority, Kendrick. It's a fresh start." "Philadelphia?" I scoff, pushing the last file into the box. 'I've heard about the department over there. Pretty messed up team.' "Yeah, I know the history. It's a mess. But this... this is different." He meets my eyes, his voice firm. "This case, Kendrick... it's high-profile. they've got a lot of suspicion on the guy already and they need someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty." I narrow my eyes. 'Who's the case about?' He hesitates for a moment, his gaze flickering before he speaks again so silent it may as well be a whisper... "Zephaniah Davis."

"I didn't know that I needed you until I met you. Clover Blossom, you're my serendipity." •••• ser·en·dip·i·ty ˌserənˈdipədē "the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way." It wasn't a coincidence, it wasn't just a fluke. It seemed as though God Himself wanted them together, so He made a way. Kane DuPont and Clover Phoenix's meeting in an elevator left them both hooked, but when Kane is asked to marry someone for the sake of his sick mother's last wish, he has to forget about the woman that enchanted his heart, and pursue his marriage. What happens on the day of the wedding when Kane sees that his bride is none other than Clover Phoenix? Sparks fly and Kane is on a mission to make Clover fall in love with him, he finally has the chance to have her in his arms, and he won't pass it up. The question is, will Clover return his feelings? Or, Will her hesitance keep her from finally having a true love? Will Clover let their serendipitous moment live? Find out in His Serendipity •••• The Clean Reads Collection Are you looking for a clean read with Christian themes? This collection has four amazing romantic stories that will make you laugh, smile, sigh, grumble, and smile once again because of the guaranteed happy ending! Amora Jean His Serendipity With Abandon By Grace •••• Published: May 8th 2020 Completed: July 23rd, 2020 100k: February 11, 2022 150k: December 6, 2023 ©️

"Nevaeh you need to understand that life ain't a bed of roses. It has it's ups and downs but that doesn't mean you should blame God for that! Once in a while you lose people you love. It's not because God hates you or because he doesn't exists. It's because that's what is meant to happen." He said dropping his fanta. "God exists. And that's why you and I are still living" he finished. I frowned at him not wanting to press the issue further. He held my gaze, his eyes not leaving mine. I looked down at my plate trying to avoid his bold stare. "This sucks" I muttered. Daniel and Yimika are practically the same in this God thingy. How the heck did I get myself tangled with them?! ############## Have you ever come across someone with so much drama in their life? If you haven't... Meet Yemisi Nevaeh Simon, A fifteen years old Nigerian who has spent fourteen years of her life living in America but comes down to Nigeria with her family. Daughter of a well respected Godly Billioniare. Loves to express herself, cold hearted, mean, self centered, selfish and lots more. Used to be a Christian but things changed when her twin died in a 'gun shot' right behind her. She doesn't give up yet in searching for her twin because of the mysteries that keep unfolding. She meets Yimika Owolabi, the complete opposite of her, but like the saying, opposite attracts, they became best friends. She also meets Daniel, but after a loong time...they finally get along. What then happens when Tony comes? Because in my point of view, they are like birds of the same feathers so why didn't they want to flock together at the beginning? Fights for justice, Fights for love, Fights for right. There is a little plot twist though. Maybe or maybe not........... NO CUSSING, SWEARING OR MATURE CONTENTS. Cover by @sapphiregarton Copyright 2019 ************************* #1- christianromance [28/01/19] #1- Jesus [20/01/18] #4- atheist [29/01/19] ©2019

|Completed| Stephanie's secret desire for love and acceptance drives her into a friendship that leads her through a path she doesn't expect to take. A path that brings her the opposite of her expectations and leaves her broken. A path that turns her into somebody else. Somebody numb to life and blind to the love that had been staring at her right in the face.

"Kemi I what else do I need to do to get you" Prince pleads looking down deep into my eyes searching desperately for an answer "Pay my bride price" I say jokingly , by the look on his face he's not into my joke very much "Prince, I've told you it's not going to work. We're not going to work" "But I love you Kem, you know that" he pleads in response. I have to admit it's nice seeing him so desperate for me "It's not true love without God at the centre" I snap back, Prince knows this but he's so stubborn "We have to be equally yoked and for that to happen, you have to get right with the Father before he can allow us to be together" "So help me, help me fall in love with God" A smile forms on my face. I love this man so much. Teen Christian romance??? Coming of age??? Black love??? UK based??? Yes please. Kemi Odim is a 17 year old Nigerian girl born in Naija but moved to the UK as a baby. Kemi battles with severe timidity/shyness and anxiety which sometimes hinders her relationship with God. Kemi feels like she's trapped in this world of pressures with having to hide her identity from her parents and the church. When a new Pastor's family settles in Kemi's church she is intrigued by the pastors stubborn son. Prince Boateng is an 18 year old young man who has fit perfectly into the "pastors bad son" stereotype, Prince grew up in church and loved God very much. Loved. As he entered his teenage years Prince's compromised his faith and God became second priority in his life. He fell into lust and sexual immorality as well as picked up street habits. These things quickly became his idol. When he crosses paths with Kemi, he starts to lust after her but her love for God is so strong that. To get to Kemi, Prince need to get right with God. What happens when he submits to God and falls in love again. He can finally be the man God destined for him to be not only for Kemi but for himself.

"Calm down, just calm down." He thought to himself as he tried to even out his labored breathing, it it seems to just have made it worse. His breathing became shorter and harder causing him to clutch his chest as the bitter December air seemed to attack his throat. "Ji- Hu." A soft voice rang out, though his head was still pounding. It caught his attention, "Ji-Hu, you have to calm down, take deep breathes. I promise you're okay." He didn't feel okay though, it wasn't working. "I'm trying." He gasped clenching his eyes shut, he balled up his fist hitting his chest before falling to the ground. Suddenly he stopped, everything stopped. Ji-Hu Kim or JAY is a 24 year old man living his everyday life in Chicago, Illinois. He's not satisfied but he's not complaining, however he feels that he should be doing more. Though he has no clue where to start, so he's settled for now. One fateful New Years Eve dared to change the course of his life for the better, and for the first time in his life he just might let it. Junni Sauveterre, a 21 year old woman supposedly in her 'prime.' Though she doesn't really know how true that statement is. Because frankly? she doesn't really know where she's going. But as long as God guides, she's decided to follow faithfully. She's been following Christ full heartedly for a few years and it seems to be a new lesson everyday. Not that she's complaining, maybe just a smidge. However, what happens when these two just so happen to end up in the same situation on a bitter New Years Eve night? Disclaimer; This is a Christian, FAITH BASED story, I welcome all to read. But, if you know that is not what you like, please be respectful and move along, God Bless! 🤍

23-year-old Celai (sa-lay) LaCroix should have died in a horrible accident, but instead, she wakes up beside the man who is responsible for her making it to the hospital, Julian Westbrook. God had put him there to be her knight-in-shining-armor, however, the "hero syndrome" doesn't seem to wear off. Surprisingly, it wasn't the first time the two met. Celai was a frequent attender of Disciples of Truth Church, while Julian was the pastor-in-training. It may seem like a coincidence, like the world was just small, but in fact, it was the Lord putting them together. Now, it was up to them to realize, sit back, and watch God unfold His blessings for them. However, Celai has her mind in the future and her hero has his in the past. Neither being in the present is sure to provoke a mountain of issues. Bible verses are in NIV, NLT, and KJV translations 💛

Anome, a teen trouble maker suddenly feels even more empty after death ripped a hole in her heart. How will she escape the calls of suicide? Will she find the light? Read to the end please ( ◜‿◝ )♡

As much as I've shared a sense of pain I know Isaiah shared even worse, he had his whole future planned out for the two of them ,then she just disappears Faith , Elijah , Isaiah and Tinashe The four have been through a lot , but with Christ they find away to overcome that sense of pain Elijah has loved faith for years but she is unaware of that love Faith has loved Elijah for years but he also unaware of that love ,however she is unsure if it's safe to love him with all that she's been through

When Ego Nwafor gets fired from her job as a supermarket cashier in Miss Yinka's supermarket, her life moves from the frying pan to the fire. With her mother pressuring her to get married to a rich man, coupled with Chibuzor, a godly man who tries to win her heart but is also trying to lead her to Christ, she is faced with unpleasant experiences as her dream of becoming a nurse someday does not seem possible anymore. But then then hope comes, and that hope is Christ Jesus. Read more to find out how Ego and the rest of the characters overcame. *************** Please read. Thanks.