Book 1 Two of the most biggest rival gangs in New York have been around for decades. There is one member named Kasey who has his eyes on an opposing gang member, Gee who is the co-leader of his own gang. A lot of street code starts to be broken. If anybody finds out about this- especially Gee's brother who runs the whole gang, everything could go to shit real fast. They try their best to avoid it all until a new upcoming Mexican gang comes into town and starts ruining everything for both gangs. Will they make both gangs come together to take down the rising gang, or will everything fall apart?

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Husband is in prison. Raising two kids on his own. Dealing with loneliness. Dealing with his job. How much can one take? Cameron Alono Jackson was happy- fifteen years ago that is, when he was with his husband and their two kids. That is up until the police caught up to Anthony D'arell Jackson and took him away for the rest of his life over multiple murders and kidnappings. As much as Cameron relies on them, one phone call a year isn't enough. Memories aren't enough, old pictures aren't enough. There's not one night that passes where Cameron hasn't been overthinking, crying, or contemplating about his life or the thought of Anthony's life in prison. And dealing with two fifteen year old teenagers is hard. Especially when one is constantly disrespectful, has anger issues and is careless about their action and the other is at a constant risk of being taken advantage of. Through all of this, Cameron has always tried his best to remain neutral and happy- but as the days go by it's becoming more difficult to act as if he's got everything under control. It's becoming harder to put on this mask of fake happiness when he always feels like he's slowly losing himself- But, what about Anthony?

Edwin has grown up in what people consider the "hood" his whole life. He's always been surrounded by drugs, guns, cops, and everything else you would find associated with the "hood". But Edwin doesn't want a life like this anymore. He's ready to change his lifestyle by leaving and starting a new life. So he plans that at graduation next year, he's leaving. But a certain something might prevent Edwin from pursuing his dreams. Started:June 12, 2019 Finished: May 1,2020