Messiah Voodum, westside Queenpin, is well known as one of the biggest names in the drug game, so much so that the mere mention of marijuana comes with the calling of her name. Even with all this in a country where marijuana is illegal in large amounts, she is unknown, her name rings bells for most but her face remains a mystery, and the fact only renders her even more powerful. The three-way alliance she has built between herself, her close friend Derrick (D), and her brother Dantae is leading the distribution game in marijuana and cocaine, not only in her country but Jamaica as well. With her being in charge of marijuana, and D and her brother controlling the cocaine she has earned immense wealth, but the wealth isn't all that her rise from poverty has brought. It also leaves her with a sense of caution that weighs on her shoulder every day and paranoia that suffocates, to such an extent that after spending years building an empire and taking care of herself and the people closest to her, she has dominated all aspects of her life except one, romance. So what happens when she finds someone who seems to be all worth it? What happens when she meets Grace Conley, a high school teacher, who she immediately holds intrigue for and becomes the one thing that seems to be giving her a reason to trust and desire love again? Will she dive in or allow her trauma to leave her restrained? You have met God, now meet the devil....

Twenty-four-year-old stripper Leana Jones was born into a state of survival, and after years of battling with the situations life has placed before her, she is now stuck with trauma and scars that beat her to the point of no return. So what happens when life throws a love in the middle of the battle that will require her to put down her defences and simply be? Will she trust it or will she turn love away?

Coming from a troublesome household with a neighbourhood just as chaotic, Azalea James always looked for a way out―An escape, which she eventually found in dance as it offered her solace she never knew. The older Azalea got the more her interest in the art grew and eventually, she moved into a new neighbourhood away from her household and decided to pursue a career in dance, a career her parents would never approve of. She became a stripper. One of the best in fact. However, as ambitious as Azalea is, she saw there was much more she could do with her life and her talent than stay in this profession, and decided to build a dance studio that caters to people interested in learning the art of pole dancing. This decision leads her to catch the eye of a man who is relentless about pursuing her, Akeem Ali, the talented and famous basketball player. Akeem Ali was well known for playing for the Garvey's, well that was until he was met with misfortune―an injury that cost his team games after games. Not wanting to deal with his misfortune any longer, Akeem was traded to the 39ers with the help of his friend. And although the 39ers are a great team, Akeem still struggles to consider it home as he believes like all things and people, he is replaceable. Though this doesn't stop him from proving to others and himself that he is anything but that. Both Azalea and Akeem are determined to reach the highest possible point in their careers to achieve that comfortability and security they crave, but will determination be enough against the obstacles they may face? And will their budding relationship survive the uncertainty of life?

In the realm of Xolo stands a powerful queen descending from the royal bloodline of Sejlky whose heart is half-frozen, Queen Carlisiann. With the title comes the bearing of the curse placed upon her people, one that dooms them to the loss of their magic, and makes their beloved home unlivable unless destiny is continuously fulfilled. So to overthrow this curse Queen Carlisiann must walk with destiny as her ancestors have done many time before and marry a Lvaiekian, whose heart is filled with fire. With their unity comes balance because only a Lvaiekian can break the ice within the Sejlkyian royal's heart, and only a Sejlkyian can disperse the fire within a Lvaiekian. But, Queen Carlisiann hesitates to follow through with this intended fate because of her desire to marry for love. But when the choice of marrying for the heart is ripped away after she goes unwedded for three years, Queen Carlisiann is now at risk of losing her throne, her people, and their magic, which now leaves her without a choice but to marry a noble Lvaiekian, but what happens when the man that she's supposed to be wedded to has already found his forever in another soul?

Janella Bayo, a real estate agent who is busy climbing her way to the top, has lived a still life of peace with her biggest problem being her next promotion. That is until a night of celebration with her friends prompts an unexpected turn of events, which leads her to stumble into the arms of Zaheel Osei better known by most as Prince, an Eastside kingpin with a heavy hand in the distribution of drugs, and the order that maintains his communities. Prince's charm mixed with Janella's ignorance pulls them into a relationship based on the lie of who Prince really is, and the relationship only grows as Janella continues to be unaware of his true identity, and Prince makes no move to make her wiser since he likes the reality of being able to be his real self around her without the suffocating embrace of his street persona. The blissfulness that is ignorance causes Janella to fall in love with him, but what happens when the blindness to the man she loves is met with the glasses of truth and she now sees betrayal, will she stay or will she leave? And who did she really fall for? But then again, what is truly love if it does not once render you blind?

In a world of drugs and guns that men dominate, Kaya Okoro is feared amongst them all for the standing her father's mafia holds and the reputation she has built by carrying out deeds that no other can do without leaving a trace. However, with her father's sudden passing she and her family are now left extremely susceptible to the dangers of the male dominated world that would rather burn than to see a woman, her mother, lead the mafia. Unwilling to back down, Kaya's family do their best to put on a brave face by attending the annual gala of peace between all mafias, where she is reunited with Dakari Adisa, a childhood friend.. Dakari Adisa is a well respected and connected man who built his empire with his own two hands, drugs being its strong foundation. He isn't close to his family due to issues with his parents, so in his world are only a small circle of friends who replace them. When all hell breaks loose at the gala of peace and Kaya is at the center of it. Unable to set herself free, Dakari gives her a hand per her mother's request, but this hand comes with the proposal of marriage, something Kaya didn't think she would involve herself in, though with her life on the line she has no choice but to accept. And unsurprisingly being married to Dakari not only saves her life but reawakens feelings she can't understand and doesn't want to because ironically in a world as deadly as this one she fears nothing but emotions.

When Jason and Darrelle make a bet involving Darrell's dating life, he thought it would be easy since women were usually his strong suit. What he didn't know is that he would end up with Nia Graham, a lawyer who became well known after defending a wrongly accused black man. Nia had been by herself for so long without a man, she had learned to live without one, her independent nature makes it difficult for Darrelle. Darrelle stays persistent knowing that the Preston deal would be his greatest deal yet, but when Darrelle finds himself falling for Nia will he end the bet? Sneak Peak "What about her?" Andre asked. "Who?" I asked he motioned to a group of women specifically the one sitting down, I couldnt really see her because of the dim lights and the group of friends she had around her. "No," "Why not?" Jason asked I took another sip before saying. "She is sitting with her friends," "And?" Andre asked. "Her friends are drunk," "And?" Jason asked confused. "She is the only one with a beer and look at how she continuously checks her phone every five second," "And?" "The beer isn't strong which means she is the designated driver her friends are drunk which means she has to leave soon, and the phone just shows that she would rather be anywhere but here, like she has much more important things to do. Which let's me know she probably won't give me the time of day because I'm not the most important thing in her life right now," "She is the one, she is the one you got to date"

After leaving an abusive and mentally draining relationship Brittany decides to dedicate her life to her and her daughter Aria, but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson a self-made billionaire who has spent her life rebuilding her community despite the many challenges that were set in place to restrict her. When they meet Brittany decides to dodge Jazmine like any other person, but Jazmine's persistent nature makes it hard to do so leaving them to begin something that would change their lives forever. This union comes with many trials as their pasts, presents and futures intertwine weighing on their already present problems, as Brittany deals with her trust issues concerning Jazmine as well as her ability to be vulnerable, and Jazmine battles with the effects of the seeds she has planted. - "It's you" She announced softly "So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly. "You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind. "And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words. "What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly. "That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory. "I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

The werewolves and the human kingdoms have been at a vicious war for 25 years and with these years came blindness as everyone forgot what they were fighting for and who they were fighting for. Zaelah, the queen of Aropia had heard many stories from her father about the beasts who could disguise themselves as her kind and kill without regret, which caused her mind to be made upon who they were and what they were capable of. What happens when Zaelah discovers that she is the soulmate of Alpha Malik, the leader of the kind she was told to fear. Will she resist the feeling or dive in headfirst?

Mesi, Destiny and Samantha each own their set of worries, fears, trauma, scars, passions and dreams, the only thing connecting them being their need to be loved by another. What happens when fate pulls them together in the most surprising way possible? What happens when they love twice? . . This story aims to showcase the emotional aspects of a relationship in a unique way, involving three completely different women navigating their way through the relationship. It will place the journey of personal growth on display, as well as the importance of vulnerability as it relates to love. The fears these characters hold are molded from what I witness in my everyday life. The story will also aim to tackle some of the aspects of trauma and internalized homophobia that black queer women face because of their upbringing, neglection and the hate received from family members as well as their own race.