Orange Pages Lit from within. Told from the heart. Orange Pages is more than a name - it's a signature of storytelling rooted in soul, resilience, and realness. Represented by the glowing image of a young woman captivated by the golden light of her book, Orange Pages symbolizes the spark within every untold story - stories born from the block, shaped by community, and driven by heart. Every tale under the Orange Pages banner carries an urban warmth and poetic depth - voices that feel lived-in, characters that reflect truth, and settings that breathe with spirit. Whether it's a quiet moment on a front porch or a life-changing decision under city lights, these stories shine with authenticity and intention. Because the best stories don't just entertain - they glow from within.

This story right here is my baby! But I feel like I've neglected it for far too long. I just recently decided to start this new account for a fresh start and to be more invested into my writing again. This has been my 4th Wattpad account, and this story has been with 3 of those accounts. If you read this one before, I Highly recommend giving it another read because I plan on diving back into it, possibly making some changes, not to drastic, but more of where I feel in my mind it should go. Please stay tuned for what's to come ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Three teens Chy'Ann, Khari, & Chace all grew up in the same neighborhood yet headed on different paths. They've each been through their share of shit but nothing could prepare them for what's to come...

Alton, a young chef just three years out of culinary school, lands a spot at Alonzo's De'Lic, one of the top-tier restaurants in Philadelphia. Six days a week, he endures the relentless pressure of the kitchen and the sharp tongue of the head chef, a man who seemed to have it out for him from the moment he walked through those doors. Determined to prove himself, Alton pours everything into his craft, leaving no room for a social life or any life outside the restaurant at all. Just across the street, Elizabeth, a young librarian with an appetite for a good story and even better food, has made Alonzo's De'Lic her personal haven. For three years, she's tasted nearly every dish the menu had to offer, always promising herself to try something new the next day. It became a quiet ritual, one she couldn't imagine giving up. But fate has a way of stirring the pot. An unexpected incident will bring Alton and Elizabeth together in a way that neither could have predicted. After years of being separated by the kitchen doors, what will finally cause them to swing open, and what happens when their eyes meet for the very first time?

In the quiet yet complicated town of Dawnsville, 25-year-old O'Nella is the heart behind her family's beloved donut shop. Soft-spoken and well-mannered, she moves through life with grace and grit, earning love from most and silent envy from others. Known for her hardworking spirit and signature color orange, O'Nella doesn't just serve sweets. She keeps the shop, her family, and her own dreams running like clockwork. But in a town where everyone knows your name and your business, even the softest voice can shake the block when it speaks up.

In the quiet, sun-soaked town of Smyrnaville, Jaramiah Woods has spent his life tending to both land and legacy. A skilled landscaper, devoted father, and respected neighbor, he's rooted deep in a place where everyone knows his name - and his work speaks louder than words ever could. But when a surprise job offer in a faraway city challenges everything he's built, Jaramiah is forced to confront the one thing he's always kept buried: the possibility of leaving. As whispers of opportunity drift in from Yorkville, Jaramiah must navigate the tension between comfort and growth, loyalty and ambition, past and future. In a story grounded in family, community, and personal sacrifice, The Root of It All asks - how far are you willing to go to find the life you deserve, and what are you willing to leave behind to get there?

Life won't let you live without past problems creeping its way into the life you've made for yourself. It could be a blessing or a curse.