He slowly turned to me with the meanest look I've ever seen on his beautiful face. His long legs allowed him to take three short steps towards me until we were face to face. He leaned down to reach my height and then pushed me against the wall. "I don't do relationships," he said very coldly. My heart dropped but my pride fell before my heart could reach my stomach. He resumed packing my bag. "Why not?" I asked with an attitude to appear unbothered but I really am. "Because, they're-" his sentence was cut off by gunshots. "Fuck!" He yelled then grabbed me and threw me on the floor behind the bed. _________________________ Life was never easy for Grace whether it was growing up in her country or moving to New York for a better life. But life never turns out the way you think it will. She'll soon find out whether or not, if one of the most dangerous man in the city, will be able to give her what the last man couldn't. Alessandro Columbo. That's all you have to say and men will twitch out of fear. The last name alone will get you to places you could never imagine. But that last name alone, can get you killed in a heartbeat. One of the most dangerous men in New York City, can't fall in love. Right?

Treasure Lloyd is a twenty-eight year old business mogul and entrepreneur residing in Philadelphia. Instead of working for her father like her twenty-four year old brother Manner, Treasure took the high road on her own with her line up of businesses. From boutiques to manufacturing companies and promotions. She does it all. Including, having to take on father's business when he becomes ill. Having to slow her own business down, she finds herself running both companies and meeting Carter. Carter Owens is a twenty-nine year old club owner residing in Philadelphia as well. Not growing up with as much privilege as Treasure, Carter went through a world of struggles to become as successful as he is now. He watched his father struggle and knew that he had to do better for himself. Usually when he meets someone like Treasure, he has a certain attitude towards them. However, something about Treasure keeps him interested. It's just something about her. Take a journey with Treasure and Carter as two different worlds collide. This is an Urban-Fiction, Secure the Bag.

**PLEASE READ SECURE THE BAG FIRST BEFORE READING THIS STORY!!** We followed the journey of Treasure and Carter, who showed us how to love and Secure the Bag. Although it's was easy for them, others began having trouble. Kelis Rogers is a thirty year old woman who lives in Philadelphia, P.A. Growing up with two parents, she always had the example of what love should be like. Her feelings on love was always unbalanced. Either she wanted love, or she didn't. Until she gave her heart to one person, who eventually left her broken. Once she met Ty, she felt whole again, only to change her mind. TyHeem 'Ty' Moss is a thirty-one year old personal trainer and gym owner. He lives in Norristown, P.A., but was raised by his single father in North Philadelphia. Unlike Kelis, he didn't have an example of love in his home. However, he always knew what he wanted. When he met Kelis, he could see a future with her. Kelis felt otherwise, but Ty won't give up on her. Follow the journey of Kelis and Ty as they go through family and past dramas. This is...Secure the Heart.

A 23 year old woman who has never been in love, plays a man's game in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Zee Banks has never been in love, and isn't looking for it either. Money is the only thing on her mind, until her best friend by the name of Jefe "Bricks" Gomez, steps in her way completely. We'll he be able to change her whole outlook on love and life? Originally completed, 06/16/16

Ivory is the goody of the group but when she falls in love with Blake things head for the hills. Especially her finding out he's an undercover drug dealer. But what will happen when her long lost mom and sister makes an entrance in her life? Is it foe the good or the bad? Because you know everything that glitters ain't gold. Shannon been through the worst relationships but when she met August things could've get any better. She was head over hills but quickly fell face first when August as a mysterious child that comes out the blue. But there will be a price to pay when things go bad. But for who? Naomi misunderstood? Or you can just spot a hoe a mile away. Things get heated when she sleeps around with Blake. Very heated. But karma is always a dish best served cold. So when it's serve to her it's too cold to touch. The story about how three friends lives tie together but we're they ever friends to began with?

Angel Williams had a hard life growing up. With a junky for a mother who would sell you just for a quick fix and an absentee father life was unbearable. At a young age Angel learned to fend for herself to survive this cold cruel world. With her less than perfect childhood it's no surprise that her attempts at love failed; making her come to the realization men DON'T love, they only care about the pleasurable favors you could offer them. To endure heartbreak and the life that was forced upon her she created an alter ego...SYN. Syn unlike Angel was built to deal with any situation, the only thing that mattered to her was sex and money. Growing up in an abusive home, Parker James became void of all feelings, which caused him to live reckless and not care whether he lived or died. Until one day he walked in a strip joint and his eyes landed on her. The pain and loneliness in her eyes pulled at the strings in Parkers heart. Giving it an unrecognizable double beat. She caused something to stir in him and he knew he had to have her and he was willing to do whatever it took to get her.

**Sample Only** Angel is opened more than ever since Parker has come into her life. Being in a serious relationship was something Angel never thought she would have and with a hood no less. Even with her doubts of Parker's true intentions, she isn't holding back her feelings as she continues to build a trusting relationship with her man. Parker has been doing everything in his power to show Angel that not all hood dudes were triflin', cheating men. He'd been going out of his way to show and give her the love she never had but deserves. Though love is in the air for the new lovers, trouble is never too far behind. Angel is happy but she's still has her secrets. No matter how hard Angel tries she can never fully get away from her past... What will happen when an old flame tries to come into the picture? Relationships will be put to the test. Will Angel be able to handle everything that's going to be thrown at her? Or will she take the easy way out and run away from it all?

Everything seemed to be looking good in Angel's life, until her past once again gets in the way. Now that Kelley has revealed the traumatic secrets Angel spent years trying to hide. Her happiness quickly began to spiral out of control as she finds herself trapped in a horrifying situation. Leaving Angel to fear for hers and the life of her unborn baby. Fear quickly engulfs Parker when he's not able to reach Angel after she takes off at the party. Parker is forced not to go after her as he faces the barrel of Martell's gun. Will he be able to get away in time to save Angel or will the bullet from Martell's gun kill him first? Missy's world get shook up as she's unexpectedly pulled into the drama that surrounds her best friend, Angel. Missy finds herself having to spend more time with the gang, which includes Chris. The attraction between the two is undeniable. But Missy know what type of guy Chris is. Will she be able to resist the chemistry she feels for him? Or will she fall victim to his arrogant charm, like so many others before her?

Coming September 29th!! Angel and Parker made it out of the fire. Everything seems to be looking good for the couple. They're happily in love and expecting the new addition to their family. But trouble is never too far behind. After two death attempts on her life, Angel finally get the moment she's been waiting for as she comes face to face with Lexi. After months of searching for Martell and Mook, Parker finally have them both where he wants them. Will it all come to an end like he hopes or will they slip through his fingers once again? Missy has shown that she'll do just about anything so that Angel can get the happily ever after that she so desperately wants. Even if that means stupidly putting herself in danger or even getting herself killed just to make it happen. Chris feelings for Missy causes his carefree nature to crumble as he is force to come face to face with a past that he kept buried away for ten years. Will Chris be able to open up to Missy and let her see the real Christian or will the fear of history repeating itself keep him running away.

"What you throw out, is what you get back." Fry Jones.. A non graduate, and a broke hoodrat-- Is struck with the reality that mom and pop will no longer be his intital source of income -- with a small mind and no real since of judgement. He must find a way to bring in some cash. Out of all odds. Its a success...Although its not his money, and not from a job, it's just full access to The "Nookie" Jar."