Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

"𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨."

"Your love was my last resort." Do you feel like you'd never find love, even if you were one of the last two people on Earth? Are you convinced you're a hopeless romantic because all your relationships seem to fail? If this sounds like you, click the link below! h͟t͟t͟p͟s͟/͟/͟:͟h͟o͟p͟e͟l͟e͟s͟s͟r͟o͟m͟a͟n͟t͟i͟c͟/͟l͟a͟s͟t͟r͟e͟s͟o͟r͟t͟s͟i͟g͟n͟u͟p͟.͟c͟o͟m͟

A woman's heart is so pure, you can break it and she will still love you with every broken piece.

Anahita, a talented nail artist with dreams of her own, unexpectedly crosses paths with Jeffery, their chemistry sparks amidst chaos. As their relationship deepens, Anahita finds herself pulled into Jeffery's world, where loyalty is tested, and danger lurks around every corner.

" 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤" 𝐁𝐲 𝐊𝟒𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐘

𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍 ( 𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐍) ; 𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍: 𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓. 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘, 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄. Growing up in a challenging environment in New Orleans, Eden found herself trapped in a world of young teen prostitution, forced to confront adult situations far too early. Despite the darkness surrounding her, she possesses an undeniable spirit and resilience that shines through her struggles. As she embarks on her journey into adulthood, Eden experiences the thrill and pain of first love with a fellow teenager who understands her struggles. Their connection offers a glimpse of hope and healing amidst the chaos, but it also brings its own set of challenges. The story explores the impact of abuse and the fight for self-identity as Eden learns to reclaim her life and redefine what love truly means- all while simultaneously juggling motherhood. "Garden of Eden" is a raw and poignant story of motherhood, survival, love, and the quest for redemption, capturing the essence of black teen love while addressing the harsh realities of growing up a "fast little black girl." Started: March 2025 Ended: TBD