In Harlem, his name is etched into sidewalk whispers and alleyway legends-Pablo, the ghost who rose from fire. Once a forgotten foster kid bouncing between shelters and cells, Zachariah Mulatto forged his name in smoke and strategy. With a diamond-tipped smile and ice-cold eyes, Pablo doesn't just run blocks-he manipulates whole boroughs like a chessboard. But power this pure always comes with a curse. Behind the muscle cars, penthouse parties, and bulletproof bravado lies Zachariah-a man whose trauma speaks louder than his reputation. Years ago, a betrayal inside a Harlem group home left him for dead and erased the only family he ever knew. Now, he rules the city not for wealth, but for revenge... slowly, methodically, beautifully orchestrated. Then enters Neveah Brown-a Harlem-born artist and activist fresh from Paris, back home to heal her roots. She's all paint-stained fingers, political poetry, and defiant softness. She sees through Pablo's armor from day one-and calls him by his real name. She doesn't fear his ghosts. She just wants to know who they are. But Neveah's return isn't coincidence-it's part of a secret buried in Pablo's past. A secret tied to the night that made him a monster, and the truth about who really betrayed him. As enemies close in and Harlem's streets boil with blood and ambition, Zachariah finds himself at a brutal crossroads: protect his empire and finally take his revenge... or burn it all down for a chance at the love and peace he never thought he'd deserve. PABLO is a lyrical, high-stakes urban tragedy steeped in survival, romance, and identity-a love story tangled in hood politics, street justice, and the cost of healing when your past is the thing hunting you.

✦•·.·¯˚·.·• 𝑰𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒚𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅'𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓. 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏, 𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏, 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘉𝘐𝘋𝘋𝘌𝘕 𝘍𝘙𝘜𝘐𝘛. •·.·˚¯·.·•✦ appleoverorange✍︎

"...They'll do anything to make us part" Orlando says causing Qeania (Ka-ni-ya-h) to sigh "Orlando, all I want is to protect our family" I admit "Unfortunately to do that, we have to go back to our old ways..." "Oh no, no. I've come to far to go back to fighting bitches" "Not that far back Lovie" "Nigga-" What does that even mean?

Ray and Lance met at a wedding and it was as if there was a cosmic collision that left the two of them wondering what was happening. Ray was an unhappy young woman who felt betrayed by her family, unlucky in love, and battling with her own personal weight challenges Lance is tall, handsome, and wealthy and seems to have everything and yet something important is missing. They are from different worlds and backgrounds and yet they feel inexplicably drawn to each other. Are they heading for doom? for more hurt and heartache?

This is a story about a plus sized senior in high school who falls for a guy she never thought would even give her the time of day. Misha never had it easy, at a young age she lost her parents and now she loved with her adoptive parents. She never had many friends but the ones she did have accepted her unlike everyone else who made fun of her because of her size. Then she meets her mate and all they have this amazing chemistry that makes her forget all out her insecurities. This is my first book, hopefully you guys like it!! *Slow updates*

Part of you will always want to escape. To be free from the shackles you spent your whole life tied to. But when she finally escaped from under my thumb, I wanted nothing more than to chase her down. I want to save her. I want to love her. I want to cherish her. Part of my heart is still tender from the betrayal, from her leaving, and from everything that happened almost seven years ago. The beast in me won't settle, not until I have her firmly in my grasp, not until I have her sitting in my lap on my throne. I thought I killed the main threat, but there was still someone barking orders. But what they don't realize is that they are lambs compared to me. I will kill them all to protect her, my Queen. But when I show up on her doorstep, so does trouble, but they're not after me. They're here for Alissa and our family, but what they don't know, is that they have to get through me first. But how long after the wedding bells will our happy little family last, and will it be the man hunting us that drives us apart, or will we do it for him?

Clarity Adam may not fit society's idea of 'perfect,' but her quiet confidence radiates in a way that outshines even the most conventionally beautiful women. Smart, hardworking, and kind, she's also brave and strong. Yet, when it comes to love, there's a wall she can't seem to tear down. Enter Leonard King: a charismatic playboy billionaire with a magnetic presence that pulls her in. Suddenly, Clarity finds herself facing feelings she's tried to bury, all while Leonard harbors secrets of his own-ones that could change everything between them. As their worlds collide, they must navigate a dangerous game of love, secrets, and betrayal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is my first story that I have ever published on anything. Also, English is not my native language and I'm still learning it everyday. I apologize if there will be any grammatical and spelling error. Thank you for reading ♥️

Noelle's journey home for the holidays takes an unexpected turn when icy roads lead to a fender bender. Stranded and with everything closed, she reluctantly accepts a stranger's invitation to find solace in his home. Little does she know, this impromptu Christmas celebration would ignite more than just a spark. Amid frustration and simmering attraction, Noelle and her mysterious companion embark on a surprisingly festive holiday that will leave them both forever changed. Discover the irresistible collision of emotions as two strangers find unexpected warmth in the midst of winter's chill. Published | December 2023 Completed | January 2024 Edited | June 2024

Karter & Dave [EXPLICIT-MATURE AUDIENCE] //LONG CHAPTERS// Who knew she was a freak? All she's ever known was a quiet life. There's nothing more that she wanted to do than to move out of her parents' house and FINALLY starting her life the way SHE wanted. Making a new friend brings an unexpected audience in her life when it becomes more. Starting a business opens her up to a new way of living. And a new relationship brings her a new perspective on loving someone and being loved. But life can always find a way to humble you. Life can never be drama free. (Rykky I love you girlll!!!!)