Close friends as a youth, both Akena Udiba and Yosohn Delgado, were close. Settle platonic friends that always had the others back, no matter what. But Akena would move, leaving Yosohn empty, that is, until he finds a new best-friend....A best friend that Akena would begin to date years later, until one night changes everything for the couple, sending Akena back into the company of Yosohn. While in his care trying to figure it all out, suppressed feelings, heavy emotions, and dark secrets slowly begin to emerge, spilling out onto the 'canvas' the two had promised to keep white. But not all secrets are meant to be kept....or are they? Short Story Mature Content 11-28-2025

Twenty-two year old Nyla Johnson thought she was in love with the perfect guy. Until things started getting bad. Pushes turned into slaps and slaps turn into punches. Soon bruises stain her body and she almost in the hospital monthly. Everything was great at first but you know the saying nothing good ever lasts. Now she just wishes someone save her. Even though she scared she loves him but wants him to change. Will she get saved or will she make it out? Or will she stay and get hurt?

Read if you want to find out what Alexis and Damien been up to. Please read part one to understand.

"Her daddy always taught her about the Bible and God but he never prepared her to meet the devil, also known as Josiah Lavonte Payne." Trials, tribulations, betrayal and death are rooted in Bailey and Josiah's relationship. Will they overcome the many obstacles that seem to want them apart? If they do succeed, can they keep the angel of death off their backs? -Urban Romance❤️ DISCLAIMER: The images used in this book are not mine. They are used for the sole purpose of portraying characters and will not be used by me, outside of wattpad. The information in this book is fictional and is not affiliated with any of the face claims in this book. In other words, the information is about the fictional characters in the book, NOT about the face claims that are portraying the characters.

She fell in love now she's open, gave him her heart and he stole it. All of his lies got her frozen, Now you can tell that She's Broken but He's Okay. - Marissa Seana Washington is what some would describe as naive, weak, blind, and damaged. Her parents abandoned her when she was 16, which left her alone and scared, but most of all-Broken. She was left on her own in the cold- hearted streets of Philadelphia. In the city of Brotherly Love, all she knew was hate. Until she met 21 year old Sanity who took her in and showed her what real love felt like. She was determined to pay him back in whichever way she can, but what happens when the only payment he wants is her?

''Kill me, Elijah. Do it!'' I scream, tears flooding down my cheeks as I get ready for what's next. He gazes at me, and for the first time, I realize, there's tears welling up in his eyes, too; like he's in utter pain. His gun is aimed at my forehead, and the tears continue to fall down like a river. "No, are you crazy?"His voice is razor-edged. But he holds himself in a fine, defined way. Almost deadly. But his eyes are icy clear with hidden intents. "I fucking hate you, kill me now, I don't ever wanna see you again!'' I seethe through gritted teeth; at the top of my lungs. I realize he won't be able to pull the trigger if I don't say anything. But I'm mistaken, his smoldered face with resentment leaves and he plasters an anguished face on. No...I'm sorry I didn't mean that. If only I could tell him that. ''I can't kill you, Eleodore, please stop. Don't say things you don't mean," he says in a whisper, with his husky yet gentle voice. ''Why not?'' I demand, not understanding his sudden move of resistance, his gaze watching me up and down while he surrenders and withdraws his gun. He takes a step closer and I can feel his hot breath fanning down my face. I almost flinch, but as I close my eyes, I feel his soft lips plant on my forehead. And then he finally utters a single syllable. ''Because I love you.''