𝘮𝘪𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘮𝘥𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

"I'm sorry." I say sincerely through the phone. Her beautiful eyes bloodshot and her nose reddened from crying, she looks at me wearily. "I'm...I'm so tired." She sighs, her voice muffled through the static of the line. "We're going to fix it okay..just, just please don't-" Killian hangs the phone up. "Leave." I quietly finish. Sequel of UNDERBELLY Loosely based of Fallin' by Alicia Keys

Cee Ayers doesn't let people in-he's got walls built from years of learning that trust is dangerous. Zeph Carter doesn't need an invitation-he sees through the silence, through the sarcasm, and meets Cee exactly where he is. What starts as an easy friendship shifts into something heavier, something neither of them expected. But love-real love-means letting yourself be seen, even when it's terrifying. Sample Scene: Cee was sprawled on Zeph's bed, noise-canceling headphones on, iPad in hand, locked into his game. He barely noticed when the mattress dipped, barely reacted when Zeph's warmth pressed against him. Then Zeph slid on top of him. Cee exhaled through his nose, adjusting his grip on the iPad, ignoring the weight pressing him into the mattress. A slow, deliberate kiss landed on his neck. Then another. Cee tapped his screen. "Move." Zeph didn't. Instead, he bit down gently, then soothed the spot with his tongue. Cee tensed. "Zeph." Zeph hummed against his skin, pressing more kisses, dragging his lips up the side of Cee's throat. His hands settled on Cee's ribs, thumbs rubbing slow circles. Cee's fingers twitched around the iPad. He tried to focus. He really did. Then Zeph bit again, harder this time. Cee sighed, dropping the iPad onto his chest and yanking off the headphones. "You deadass?" Zeph grinned against his skin. "Been deadass." Cee huffed, tilting his head to the side in surrender. "You so fuckin' annoying." Zeph just chuckled, lips finding Cee's jaw. "Yeah, but you love me though."

De'Vorius, a man who's independence comes from his ability to observe silently, thinking ahead quickly and manipulate situations in his favor, ends up faltering for someone, love blocking his judgment until he and his lover can come to terms with the things they're feeling. Emurion, the type of person who's everywhere, knows anyone, good or bad, with a short temper and liking for bloodshed and revenge, ends up finding attraction in another, someone he can't face at the arrival of these new feelings.

Keir want what he can't have...or maybe he can have it... Part I fully released. A Urban Plus-Size Friends to Lovers Story

Sage's first day at a new job could be described as nothing, but interesting. It wasn't the job. Wasn't even the manager. It was him.

Meilani Reed is the loud outgoing friend, she bought the life and joy to her college friend group. All of her friends took a different path after college, some even indulging in Illegal activities. Like Trent who not only is book smart, but street smart...he didn't have family so when he met his friends they became family...except Meilani. He tries to balance his activities and his friends, while keeping it a secret.

David can't stand Romani and Romani hates David even though he thinks he's extremely handsome. They both are complete opposites but somehow can't stay away from each other.

Shai Mathers has spent the last five years carrying the weight of a broken heart. At twenty-two, she's a devoted mother doing everything she can to provide for her four-year-old daughter, Ashanti. By day, she works as a home health aide caring for others. By night, she dances at Fantasies, sacrificing her pride to keep a roof over her family's head. The last thing Shai expects is for Christian King- the man who shattered her heart-to return home. Five years ago, Chris's betrayal destroyed everything they had built together. Now he's back, richer, more powerful, and determined to win back the only woman he's ever truly loved. But Shai isn't the same girl he left behind, and she isn't ready to forgive the pain that still haunts her. As old feelings reignite and dangerous enemies close in, Shai finds herself caught between the love she never lost and the hurt she can't forget. Keeping her biggest secret becomes harder with every passing day-especially when Chris unknowingly comes face-to-face with the little girl who shares his eyes, his smile, and his blood. In a world where loyalty is tested, hearts are broken, and danger lurks around every corner, Shai and Chris must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the truth. Love. Betrayal. Secrets. And a second chance worth fighting for.

Kieran has always considered himself to be the best of the best. He was the most talented on the basketball team,having no competition. Some would call him arrogant but he's always brush their comments off. He's in for a surprise when a boy named Zakari joins the team. With Kieran always wanting to be the best, the two clash with each other-causing two full weeks of cleaning tables. They hate each other but don't realize the steamy impulse, radiating off of them. Not liking the clock their set to, What's bound to happen when the countdown hits 0? Description Written By: -theculprit - - - Started: July 31, 2022 Ended: March 11th, 2023