They say a bond is better than a title... right? That's what everyone tells Ruby, but somehow, she's always the one left feeling shortchanged. Her relationship with Demetrius has never been simple-it's been a wild ride of passion and pain, love and disappointment. Up one moment, crashing the next. No middle ground. Years later, when fate brings them face-to-face again, those same familiar sparks hit just as hard. But this time, Ruby's not sure if she can handle another emotional merry-go-round. Has Demetrius finally grown into the man she always needed him to be? Or will he keep holding on to the bond... while refusing to claim the title?

Athena Kelly is the most curious and shy girl you will ever meet. A straight A student and the most hated girl at her high school. Senior year hasnt been the easiest for her at home or at school. An unpleasant run in with an infamous guy by the name of Cato Willis manages to spin everything more out of control than it already is for her ...and the both of them.

*Slowly editing* Unique was never what you called 'skinny'. She was that girl that everyone picked on for their own benefit. Being the sibling of two of the most popular people in school Unique could never get a break. BULLIED. BEATEN. BETRAYED. Until she met him. One of the most dangerous, ruthless thugs in all of Houston. But is it love for him or just lust? Find out as your taken into a journey in to the real world.

Odell and Kenya have been best friends throughout college. As graduation approaches and both their lives are set to change, they evaluate whether they should be more than friends.

Kenya is on top of the world as one of the world's most successful rising businesswomen. But she quickly learns she can't have it all. Something must give and she has to make a choice between her dreams or the love of her life.

They say love conquers all, but when fame, and love collide, who will rise as the victor?

Twenty-two year old Hazel K. Langston made a bad decision back when she was 16 years old. Thinking the decision wouldn't affect her in the future, Hazel kept the aftermath a secret. Little did she know, her bad decision came right back to her 6 years later.

"With him it wasn't about the material shit, or the money. He captured my heart with his..." Growing up in the care of her grandmother because her mom was unfit, Anastasia saw the harsh realities of the 'hood' life. All of the boys had their eyes on her. Anastasia only saw one person, the good boy, Jason. Jason had his fair share of turmoil. With a mother battling addiction, and a hustling big brother who washed his hands of the situation, he had to figure things out on his own. Football was Jason's everything and way out of the hood, but when the bills start piling and his mom spiraling out of control, Jason is forced to make a decision that alters not only his life, but the lives of the ones he love as well. Sometimes love is a dangerous thing, we'd do anything to protect the ones we love. If each moment meant nothing, and the relationship was a fling, Why'd You Call It Love?

"Everybody's at war with different things, I'm at war with my own heart sometimes." - Tupac Shakur. ******************* August Anthony Alsina or 'LIFE' as he is known by around the streets, is a cold hearted drug dealer, King pin to be exact. Everybody & they mama is scared of him. Kailani Evans or 'Kay' is a somewhat shy girl, what'll happen when the two cross paths one day? Read to find out. An August Alsina FanFic.

All characters and events in this story are completely fictional. If anything seems familiar it is completely coincidental. All situations in this story come completely from my imagination. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ She knows of me but she doesn't know me... I know a lot about her though. She doesn't know who I am, what I do, or how I do it, but truth be told neither do I. I just like the smile that lights up her face when she reads those notes that end the same every time....signed "Anonymously, Yours." ◆◆◆◆◆◆