/ complete / Life hasn't always been kind to East Winters, but for the most part, she's finally made peace with the incident three years ago that tore her family apart. The same can't be said for Edgecliff; half the town still won't look East in the eye, and the latest wave of petty crimes isn't helping. Two fires and a dead mom hardly prove her innocence. Even worse, Asher is back in town-but no matter how close they used to be, East can't forget what he did on that fateful night... As small incidents snowball into startling revelations, East begins to realize that there might be more to her family, more to her sleepy little town, more to even herself than she could've ever imagined. / best ranking: #25 in Paranormal / featured story in 2016, 2018 / Wattys 2018 longlist

{ PAPER TRAILS series trailer: https://youtu.be/DBeYXI6i2IQ } Is all the money in the world worth it in the end? It is when you're a whore.

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Dominique, a girl from South Carolina moving up to Baltimore, Maryland. Family problems cause her, her mom, little brother and sister to move away from their father. While in Baltimore she meets her celebrity crush. Meeting him comes with a lotta drama.

"You're a phenomenal woman." ... Dear Jaida, I hope when you read this, you're much older and hopelessly in love. I hope you're doing amazing and that you're loved by many. I hope all these things for you so that I have something to look forward to. Sincerely, Jaida

Lakeisha Moss hasn't been the same person since almost losing her life, the loss of her first child, and leaving Angel behind in an attempt to live a "normal" life. She's quickly losing her trust in those around her, while being resigned to university life, listening to her grandparents' advice, and finding that there's something underhand not being mentioned. An introduction to a family friend who knows more about her situation than he should, leads to her entanglement in a web of deceptions and lies surrounding a cartel with a hit out on some of the people around. Finding her life in danger all over again, Lakeisha isn't certain that her situation is any better than it was before. When tensions rise and family secrets began to unveil themselves, Lakeisha finds herself heading down a path of murder, lies, and destruction. Angel's hunt for relatives of the man he killed, has led him into a new level, which includes involvement with an undercover F.B.I agent who needs his help with a cartel that has entered his territory causing ruckus, chaos and a long string of murders-along with a full blown out war between the cartel and the cops. Overwhelmed with a decision to make in regards to joining the cartel's side or helping the F.B.I take his city back, Angel and his team ultimately must ride hard for each other or be each other demise in a street war that has quickly spilled over into the city. When Keish and Angel's paths cross again, a hunt has begun involving powerful people with determination to make their city an example and lock down on crime and violence, which could end with all of their lives in prison, lost or victorious. Angel's feelings for Keish haven't changed in the slightest bit and hers are on the same scale as before. With the world as they know crashing around, the two find that the passion and attraction between has only increased with time apart, leaving the question of their fate together to hang in the balance.

Aaliyah was 10 years old when she lost her mother due to a heart attack and her father going into prison. She had to move in with her drug lord Uncle and live in his house secretly for her protection of getting hurt. Aaliyah hasn't said a word since her father left. So her uncle thinks she's Mute. Until Dave comes into her life and changes everything. (Some chapters are for Mature Audiences!)

Compton changed everything. In Riverdale, I used to be able to walk outside at night without having to worry about anything happening to me. I could walk outside in broad daylight and wouldn't have to worry about drive-by's. I used to be able to come home and be able to rely on a homemade meal made by mother-and my father sitting on the couch with her. But now, everything's changed. My dad dipped out on me and my mom, my mom and I are struggling to make ends meet, and I'm in these streets. Never would I imagined that myself, Egypt, would be out on the streets selling drugs to support myself. But if it helps me support me and my mother, I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Now I have responsibilities that I would've never expected, and people depend on me more than ever before. © all rights reserved // livythecreator

At the age of sixteen Lakeisha Moss was abandoned by her mother and left to fend for herself on the streets. Within days she's taken in by Ambrianna. During her stay with Ambrianna, Lakeisha is taught the difference between real women and fake women, the difference between a ho and a house wife. She's taught more than anything to ride-or-die. Angel DeAngelo was raised in the streets by neighbors rather than his own parents. With a father in jail and a mother who prostitutes, he brings the money to the table in the only way that he know hows: slanging. A notoriously feared street thug with respect from almost everyone around the hood. With money, power, and hos, he's got almost everything figured out. He's just missing one thing: a down chick. When the two encounter paths, sparks fly and everything is thrown out of proportion, as Lakeisha defies everything and anything involving, Angel. While Angel wants more than anything to explore what could be between the two of them. As a battle of wills begins, danger from another component stirs up trouble forcing the two to work together to confront it, or be killed.