Renowned in the R&B music realm, Jaire Woods, also known as "Jaja Slidin'," commands respect as a top-tier producer and songwriter, boasting multiple GRAMMY Awards and spearheading the thriving record label, Chosen 4 Eternity Records (C4E). His journey is a testament to overcoming obstacles, navigating daily challenges exacerbated by his ADHD, compounded by the complexities of being a Black transgender male. Despite the burnout from his demanding life, Jaire seeks change, finding solace in the idea of forming a band with his talented college buddies. However, their enthusiasm is marred by one dilemma: no one wants to step up as the lead vocalist. Enter Alaia Mondesir. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but raised in the vibrant streets of New Orleans since the age of three, Alaia's American dream revolves around becoming a celebrated R&B sensation. Unfazed by naysayers, from classmates to her own parents, Alaia's infectious humor and captivating charm have garnered her a substantial following on TikTok and Instagram. Yet, despite her online success, Alaia's musical aspirations struggle to take flight. Following a heart-wrenching breakup with her ex-fiancée, Alaia fully commits to her dream, relocating to the pulsating heart of Los Angeles, where she finds refuge with her vivacious news anchor cousin, Amor. Three months into her LA adventure, Alaia is on the brink of an unexpected, life-altering opportunity. "velvet paradise" details the genesis of a Black and queer band. During their journey, they learn more about one another and their histories. Secrets get revealed. Drama transpires. Amidst everything, everlasting kinships, and an unshakable love forms. ...come with us inside our velvet paradise Rankings achieved: #1 in Transman #3 in FTM #6 in risetofame

After two years of minimal contact, Hollywood presents an irresistible offer to former lovers Amel Cross, a multi-talented R&B icon, and Cierre Holyfield, a renowned actress. Despite their strained history, they find themselves cast as romantic leads in a blockbuster action-thriller film. As they work together to create a successful project, their past resurfaces, unleashing suppressed emotions and unresolved tensions. Their fragile façade of indifference slowly shatters as their reunion deepens. With the help of mutual friends and their newfound maturity, they strive to bury their vendettas and deliver award-winning performances. However, as they grow closer on and off the screen, the lines between reel and reality begin to blur, threatening to reignite a passionate affair. Top Rankings #6 in Luxury #9 in Wealth #12 in Stem #18 in Queer

[Please read tags!!] "From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story that says, I survived." - Craig Scott --- The cold floor contrasted the warm body laid against her own. Her legs wrapped around his waist and she leaned up to connect their lips once more. A sizzling heat spread across her body as he dipped down to softly kiss down her neck. "I-i," he stopped with a huff that tickled her neck, "kinda hoped I wouldn't stutter." Jocelyn couldn't help but chuckle, her right hand holding the back of his head. "It's okay, baby. It's honestly cute." "Well I'm not exactly trying to be cute right now." - - - (Slow Burn) *Full description inside*

Chef Naaji "Naz" Ofori is a young, first-rate chef who's taking the city of Atlanta by storm. He's the author of award-winning cookbooks, a James Beard Award winner, and the owner of one of the hottest restaurants in the city: The Black Ambrosia. Naz's path to success while embracing his transgender identity has been anything but easy. However, he triumphed over all obstacles with his ambitious drive and the prayers of his Ghanaian mother. Everything about Naz screams the perfect man: handsome, talented, and rich, yet his love life is dormant. His picky nature keeps him single by choice, but he has his eyes on one particular woman. She may be out of his league, even for someone of his caliber. Kaielle Bree "Kai" Havens is a fashion designer and owns the luxury streetwear brand: Haven's Gate. Once upon a time, she was Atlanta's top attraction, a skilled stripper at the city's leading gentleman's club. Now, celebrities and high fashion brands recruit her for her voguish, inventive designs. Kai spent most of last year healing from a toxic four-year relationship with her R&B superstar ex-boyfriend. Her friends and therapist suggest that it's time to return to the dating scene. And though Kai believes they are correct, the ghosts of her past still haunt her. Naz and Kai are young, successful Black business owners trying to navigate life, love, and business in Atlanta. They possess the makings of a supreme pair, but can they transcend through the fire as life gets tough? Rankings achieved: #1 in FTM

[COMPLETED] "We both agreed, Apollo! We said no feelings, no attachments! You promised you wouldn't get attached." I look down at my lap in worry and shame. I have no idea what to say, I promised her, but like an idiot I broke that promise. "Say something!" My breath hitches and I look up at my beautiful girl through my lashes, my eyes brimming with tears because I know after tonight we won't be seeing each other again. I stand up from the edge of the bed and walk over to her, watching as her chest moves up and down harshly with each breath. My eyes trail over the love marks I left moments ago when we were happy to only get lost in each other's arms temporarily. She's mad at me. I never wanted her to be mad at me. "I'm sorry, baby," I whisper reaching forward to run my finger along her cheek catching the falling tear that flows down her soft skin. "You promised." She whispers. I know. "I promise I'm not attached, Blue." Too late. ••• Apollo and Blue have a few things in common. They're both lonely, they're both sad and they both attend the same university, a place where they stumble upon each other for the first time. So when the two decide to keep each other company by forming a causal relationship, the hard-headed Blue sets clear instructions for Apollo. Do not get attached. #2 Dark // 7 April 2022 #1 Interracial // 8 April 2022

"Even when we departed you never left me. I carried everything you said to me and did for me even when we were apart. You were inside of me. You'll always be a piece of me." Detailed description in story.

| Complete | REWRITING + ROUGH DRAFT | Riley Greene was all set for her summer vacation with her college boyfriend, Kevin. With her bags packed and passport ready, she was excited to go sight-seeing through Hawaii. All her plans came crashing down when Kevin decides to end their relationship...the day after graduation. A heartbroken Riley is unable to resist the invitation to spend the summer with her best friend Samantha and her family at their beach house. Sam just had one rule: NO DATING ANY OF HER BROTHERS. Riley agreed without hesitation. After all, she had no plans on even looking at another man right now. That is until she meets Joey. Known as the womanizer of Sam's brothers, he can charm anyone. When he sets his sights on Riley, it unleashes an erotic connection neither of them saw coming. Lost in a passionate affair of secret rendezvous and stolen kisses, Riley is battling with two things: the craving for Joey's touch and the fear of betraying her best friend. How far will they go? Rankings: #9 - romance out of 1.5 million stories (March 2020) S/n: the main purpose of this story is drama. Some scenes may not be dramatic to you, but it's a story. That's the point. Beautiful cover by: Thegraphicdistrict on Instagram! I'm sorry guys. This is the very very ROUGH DRAFT. I did not edit. I will get to it when I have more time.

Nia is now a grown woman. A cold one. While she's trying to protect her heart, one guy will attempt to eat away at the wall she has built. An ode to Black mental health and self care. Read Soft & Strength (in this order) first.

Nia and the gang are all grown up. You should read Soft before you read this book.

The spinoff to Malia & Khari. The kids are all grown up, and ain't no drama like kid drama.