Money, sex, power, revenge- These are the things that make the world go round in Encino. Althea Jackson has just married into one of the most prominent families in the West coast music scene. Behind the paragon of black excellence lies a web of secrets and deceit kept under lock and key by the most powerful of Jacksons. Naiveé to the world of the elite, Althea must adjust with Michael by her side. MJFFA 2022- "Best Thriller Era Fanfic" winner ✨

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is far from perfect. Before starting her senior year of college, she's already guaranteed her position as the black sheep of her once prestigious family. To make matters worse, she took up bedding the rival family's eldest son, Jackie Jackson. The relationship blurs the boundaries that should exist between a professor and student, but since it remains casual as much as a secret, she doesn't care how it could affect her reputation--that is until she meets Jackie's charming, sweet-talking younger brother. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 has got it all. In fact, he's the face of the music program and the record company that shot his family into local stardom. Like his talent, his popularity is immeasurable, and he seems to be the Jackson family's prized possession. So after having a tense encounter with him and his older brother, Evelyn can't help but wonder why Michael is so drawn to her and determined to convince her that she's just like him, that the Jackson family isn't all it seems. As they forge an unlikely bond, generations of secrets slowly reveal themselves and threaten to rip their families and fortunes apart at their seams, creating new animosity between the brood of brothers. In the end, the pair is set up to answer the age old question: Is blood thicker than water? And will familial burdens and status overcome the rest of their lives? Disclaimer: This story contains mentions of a large age gap/power imbalance, drug use, violence, domestic abuse and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 1987 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 is stepping up in her medical apprenticeship by taking on her mentor's loyal client while the client seems to be taking the music industry and pop culture by storm. But even the biggest stars fall from the sky. While she makes a vow to treat and advise him with just as much care she would for any other patient, the unique, nearly insidious level of 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻's fame and dedication to his craft threatens the promise. And in a time where all types of addiction run rampant in the average rockstar's life, Mallorie is forced to decide if she will sacrifice her own health and career over Michael's. The decision doesn't come easy, and no amount of knowledge about the human heart could prepare her for the thrilling highs and lows of love they would bring to each other's lives... *Disclaimer: This is a realistic and romantic fanfiction loosely based off of facts from Michael Jackson's life. This story contains mentions of disordered eating, domestic abuse, drug abuse and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.