This story follows the journey of 18 year old Noah Bradley whose tough exterior and hard demeanor is in constant battle with accepting who he truly is. Navigating his way into adulthood, he finds himself in unfamiliar territory when things go awry with his first love, Naieem George. A coming of age-comedic, heart-wrenching, sexually driven, heavy at times--hood love story. The journey begins a day before Noah's first semester at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. **This is a special story to me. I started writing it four years ago on a different platform and stopped for several different reasons. Figured I'd complete it here. Thanks for reading!

Surgeon Dr. Wyatt Bradshaw experiences the highs and lows as he tries to balance his hectic work and Love life. Sexy, educated, black and gay- what a deadly combination!

| • | • | What's life without drama | • | • | How could you know love without experiencing heartache. | • | Your pride can be your biggest downfall | • | Everything isn't always picture-perfect, In fact most things comes with a hefty Sacrifice. In the wise words of my great-Grandmother • "Live for yourself son, and not for others". • I must say it took me a while to break that phrase down. Having to learn the true meaning of what L O V E really is (isn't always so lovely) , H A T E , hmm (Hate is a strong word), ever heard that phrase before? I believe we've all have. Understanding the meaning of a true lover, a bestfriend, a counselor. Growth, bounding, a journey. I welcome you into my life, brace yourself this ride won't be smooth ! But it was damn sure worth it. *Stands tall, adjust mic. Clears throat. "Hello everyone, I'm Jordan X Johnson and this is my Truth" * Real life events, My Truth *

Its only been a year since Kareem and Deuce realized that their love for one was real but wasn't at the right time; however things been on the upswing for everyone. Kareem is entering another year interning at the hospital after passing his boards, while enjoying the personal time of a relationship with a very determined Detective Dallas. Deuce is focusing on CartierCorp keeping face while he runs an entire drug enterprise right under the surface. Mix in their close knit group of friends and foes and its only going to get BIG from there. Will the love they have for each other remain a constant or will it be a test of time for these two? Book 2.

From the original Book "Just Can't Help It; The Chose I Made", I bring you "Just Can't Help It; The Sequel". You've witness the long struggle of Jordan finding himself, and the crazy obstacles that lead him into the hands of his now husband Chris. They've raised two bright young man who are now facing their own destiny. The sequel will introduce you into the life of Cameron and Christopher jr. Relocating back to Jordan's hometown, Houston Tx, the boys are now facing a new life. New High school, exploring their own love affair, drama, hormones, drugs, parties. Being what they are, young teenage boys ready to get their hands dirty. "Just Can't Help It; The Choice I Made" was just the introduction. Let's see how this journey really ends. Just Can't Help It ; The Sequel | Brace yourself ! You won't be expecting this.

❝it's 3am, what do you want?❞ ❝there's a roach in my room, kill it for me?❞ 〤 Alvin, despite being 24 years of age, is terrified of bugs. Which is why he resorts to forcing the alluringly mysterious boy next door into killing them for him when roaches start showing up in his apartment. 〤 COVER BY: @lucidmelancholy started; 7/22/2020

Exploring at a young age comes with several consequences if you're not careful. Unfortunately! I became a little too carefree. There wasn't a rule book to the 'gay lifestyle'. And with parents like mine? I COULDN'T! nor would i DARE ask! Or BRING UP my sexuality in their presence. ONE: kiss . . TWO: lovers . . and a THIRD life . . "How is this possible Owen?" He asked as the 'early response' result stick hit the sink counter, as i pushed him aside vomiting into the sink. LOVE is a consequence Of H A T E F U L | P A S S I O N Short Story

3 Years of living a legit life as his love for Kareem grows Deuce finds himself in between a rock and a hard place when a promise made to a ex Mexican cartel leader has to be fulfilled by Deuce and Kareem taking in her heir, Mykl. However, Kareem knows nothing of this arrangement as he stuck in the clouds on 9 as he celebrates being engaged to the man he loves with all his heart. And when their close knit circle sprinkles in their dramas and love stories it becomes pretty evident that...It Will Always Be A Thugs World.

Jaylin, a senior in high school is constantly bullied by the typical homophobe, Armon. What happens when the two are paired together and have to work out their differences ?

Kareem Jabar is a 26 year old college graduate moving back home to start as an intern at a local hospital in Miami, Florida. Returning home wasn't on his list of things but with an ill mother and an older brother running the streets it was necessary. He always imagined leaving the hood never to return but now coming back old memories and deadly secrets come back to haunt him. James "Deuce" Cartier is a 30 year old drug distributor for a big time Mexican Kingpin. He kills first and ask questions later. He has had his claws in Miami since he was just 21 and there are no signs of stopping anytime soon thats until he runs into an old flame that sparks a fire he has buried and when enemies emerge from the shadows things get deadly in a Thugs World.