Essence is a girl who recently turned seventeen. In her eyes , her world is falling apart. She lost both parents in the tragic 9/11 plane crash, she was then put in the system and brutally beaten by her first family. Then given to another man. He treated her like his own the first few months then the real him came out ... A junkie & drunk. What happens when the youngest drug lord ends up at Essence home for a late fee on money, her foster dad owes?

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.

King Chasa was a D.C kingpin who had no concern for anyone. Ruthless to the absolute core. For someone with so much potential in high school they turned out to be a chemistry nerd. After graduation King got involved with some bad people who deal drugs locally but King had a formula to give all the the drugs a bigger high. Only Problem is King is a girl. And one who doesn't take shit from anyone. But some of the other dealers don't take so kindly to a female trying to play them in their own game. Especially one who graduated Valedictorian...

Laura and Odell been together since 5th grade. They was like peas in a pot. When Odell goes to high school and starts with football, he forgets about his buddy for once and moves on. But when Laura said she's pregnant for him, Odell pause with football to take care Laura and never get to live his dream. What will happen when Odell finally gets his dream and leave Laura for good.

To Adriana, her last year in college couldn't get any better - she was in the top of her class, her school radio show was ranked the college's most listened student-ran show, and she was already getting offers for jobs. Her life was stress-free, especially since she had one thing NOT to worry about - a boyfriend. Unlike most girls, Adriana never expressed feelings for wanting a boyfriend. She actually never planned to date. And after a few bad experiences, she knew why. To her, guys were just immature and never knew what they wanted until the one they felt they needed was already gone, and she didn't have time for the drama. But, after one great moment with Samuel Davis, University of Southern California's hottest male student, and their star basketball player, she thinks she may have a change of heart. What will happen after these two have a few interactions? Will Adri give LOVE a chance, or will she remain the same? Copyright © 2016 by Kayla Angel

"Good morning ladies. I'm Mr. Brown. Welcome...to Sex Ed." This sentence began everything. And it was nothing like what any of us had expected.

Think you ready for this story ..hmm may not be even if your not come on read you know you want to but be prepared this story has alot of action