"Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice. I say the darker the flesh, then the deeper the roots." -Tupac Young, African-American teen Ebony Brooks is considered an outcast to society. Not because of any disabilities or awkward personality traits, but because of her rich cocoa skin. However, Ebony is still confident with her dark complexion and receives uplifting praise from her family. Ebony travels through her entire life being a target to other kids, but when will she take a stand and stick up for her beautiful chocolate complexion? cover slayed by @aneonsky This story will be entering in the Wattys2016.

SYMONE REDD comes from a long line of independent and successful black women. Living up to the impressive titles of lawyers and physicians isn't easy but Symone is determined to not be a disappointment to her family. With dreams of becoming a student at Spelman College, Symone doesn't allow herself any distractions, until she crosses paths with Zeke Morgan. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Symone wants more than anything to put the whole ordeal behind her, but when given the chance to "correct" the situation, Symone's conscious butts in and she makes a decision that may send her dreams of success up in smoke. But one thing is for sure, there is no how to book on Raising Isaiah.

17 year- old Mickie Thomas has a rough life. After her father dying in a terrible car crash and her brother's mysterious disappearance due to his drug slanging, her mother has changed and for the worst. Her mother who was once beautiful turned in to a ugly, spiteful crackhead. The only person she has left in her life is her best friend Aubree Brown. Not trying to be like her mother, she hides her true self behind a pair of glasses and assets behind baggy clothing. But, then she meets someone. Jayceon 'Money' White. A notorious, dangerous drug lord, who's 'famous' in the city of Los Angeles, he can have any girl, but settles for her. Tragedy, dangerous situations, and drama will test the love these two have developed and soon Mickie realizes somebody's after her. But, who? In this book you learn that trust don't mean nothing and especially in the streets. Warning: Explicit Copyright © 2013 [YouAhStupidHoee]. All Rights Reserved.

Nobody has a perfect life, and especially not in the hood. At the age of six Ebony Fenty, was brought to California with her brother and mother. Her family came from the islands to find a place in America, but with no money or family to turn to, they quickly saw the American dream wasn't all it was caked up to be. With their mother going into prostitution and having men in and out, that soon became apart of their life. Twelve years later, Ebony is a dime piece who strips at 'Rough Riders'. On the side though, she works for her brother, as a set up woman. With the body of a vixen, a smile of an angel, and a heart of gold, she's any mans desire. Sad part is all of the men in her life, have done nothing but abuse and hurt her. One fateful night, she robs a member of the St.Nickolas Crew, who are the number one drug connects in the U.S. and quickly finds herself in a tornado of trouble. She is now in debt to the green eyed monster, Nikko. The dealer of all the southern states, and a very dangerous man, who has his own past full of conflict, pain, and death. Never would they have thought their paths connected in more ways then business, but they soon find themselves in a frenzy of feelings, bonds, and temptation. Will the cold-hearted, help the broken-hearted, and will the abused be able to heal one another? Slow and steady wins the race, but in the hood you could die on the chase. Follow the tale of danger, love, and dishonor. It's all about Game Recognizing Game!

He needed a wife for his company, she needed money for her family. "Blaze the last thing I want you to do before I die is marry." Is what Blaze's Grandmother told him. She also told him that he wasn't getting his Father's company without having a girl to spend the rest of his life with, and that's where Sage fits in. Sage was a lower middle class girl, who was helping her mother pay the bills, when she sudden loses her job, she has nowhere to turn to, but I guess that's where Blaze comes in. I hope that you laugh, are frustrated, and fall in love with them.*Not Edited*

Abrielle is used as collateral for a debt that her father has accrued. But when the time of collection comes, he refuses to give her up, and she is kidnapped. Abrielle is confused, unknowing of her father's deal with some bad men. She is told that she never gets a chance to say goodbye, and she can never go back.

The struggle of raising a young boy into a man is a challenge all by itself, especially when you were never the parent to began with. Two sisters must learn how to raise their young brother who is abrasive, and without proper conditioning. With no ones guidance can two women really grow a boy to be a gentlemen?? It may very well be a goal achieved through hard work, and a little "elbow grease." but whose to say that along the way he won't fail?