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HERstory - Michael Jackson by overlygirly
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Before the world knew his name, she already knew his heart. Marlene Caldwell never expected the famous family moving in next door to change her life forever. What begins as an innocent childhood friendship with Michael Jackson soon grows into a love neither of them ever saw coming. As the years pass and Michael's career reaches unimaginable heights, the life they once dreamed of together becomes harder and harder to hold onto. Fame, distance, and the weight of the world test their relationship in ways they never imagined, forcing them to choose between the lives they have and the love they'll never truly let go of. Some love stories aren't meant to last forever... ...but that doesn't mean they ever end. STORY CREATED JUN. 2026
The storm between us| kdg by ghettostoriess_
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When Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, it didn't just destroy homes-it destroyed lives, families... and the unbreakable bond between two best friends. Dejahnae and Kentrell were inseparable, the kind of connection that felt destined, unshakable. Until the storm came and ripped them apart without warning. In the chaos, they lost everything-including each other. Left with nothing but grief and unanswered questions, both were forced to survive in a world that no longer felt like home. Ten years later, survival looks different. Kentrell is now a chart-topping rapper, known for his raw lyrics and haunted sound-but behind the fame is a man still drowning in the past. The storm never really left him. Nightmares, guilt, and a pain he can't outrun follow him everywhere he goes. And no matter how far he's come, he never stopped searching for the one person he lost that night. Dejahnae, now a trauma therapist, has dedicated her life to helping others heal... even though she never truly healed herself. She's learned how to carry pain, how to bury it, how to smile through it-but not how to let it go. When fate unexpectedly brings them face-to-face again, the reunion isn't what either of them imagined. Because love didn't disappear that night... but trust did. Old wounds reopen, buried truths rise to the surface, and the question they've both avoided for years finally demands an answer- Did you leave me... or did I lose you? As past and present collide, Dejahnae and Kentrell must confront the storm that still lives inside them. Because this time, it's not just about finding each other again... It's about deciding if they can survive each other.
𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐖𝐋 by kentrellsfav
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"𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧' 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥"
Soft Like Velvet - Ari x D.E.  by XxLaVishxX
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"I never thought I'd feel like this about you." Velvet lives life on her own terms. When she agrees to become a "unicorn" for a wealthy married couple, she expects a good time and nothing more. Instead, she finds herself caught in a complicated web of desire, jealousy, and obsession- agreeing to share is one thing. Falling in love is another.
Before I Do... | Ari x D.E  by XxLaVishxX
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"Zaria, keep your grades perfect." "Zaria, sit up straight." "Zaria, don't embarrass this family." "Zaria build your career." All her life, Zaria Whitmore has been molded to live in the shadow of her sister. Perfect schools, perfect manners and the perfect boyfriend. Julian Blackwell is everything her family wants for her, he's old money wealthy, respected and part of the world she was raised to belong to. But when a trip to Miami pulls Zaria out of her carefully controlled life, she meets a man who makes her question everything she thought she wanted. He doesn't care about expectations, reputations or the future her family planned for her. And for the first time in her life, Zaria Whitmore isn't sure she wants to be perfect anymore.
𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢'𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 | ᴰᴱ by msTrinii
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❝ A journey with Kasiani as she finds harmony, peace, and safety in the arms of the man who once led her life recklessly, and together, they rebuild a better future. ❞ Published: Jul 29th, 2025 Finished: May 9, 2026 Rankings🏅: 🥇 in Freaky 🥇 in newyorklovestory 🥇 in blackcomedy 🥈 in daveeast 🥈 in Ganglove 🥉 in Urban #4 in Toxiclove #4 in Hoodlove
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐘 by sootrendy_
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Indigo Walker built her career on control. Soft-spoken, brilliant, and emotionally disciplined, she specializes in treating the kinds of minds most people avoid. Her life is structured, her relationship is stable, and her boundaries are ironclad. Then Luv Carter walks into her office. Street-smart. Charming. Volatile. A man with money, power, and a mind that never stops moving. He voluntarily checks himself into treatment after a violent incident that should have destroyed his reputation. Officially, he's there to get help. Unofficially, he's studying her. What begins as routine therapy becomes a quiet psychological chess match. Every session blurs the line between doctor and patient, observation and obsession. Indigo thinks she understands manipulation. Luv knows how to stay ten steps ahead. And the deeper they go, the more dangerous the connection becomes. Because some minds aren't meant to be untangled. And some boundaries aren't meant to survive.
THE UNHOLY | Dave East by Dedra_Tarese
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Xander King is the ultimate "holy" deception. As the son of the city's most famous Bishop, he's royalty in a three-piece suit. On Sunday mornings, he's the perfect heir to the pulpit. But when the sun goes down, the suit comes off, and the King of the streets comes out to play. Xander doesn't just run the city's underground-he owns it. He's got the money, the power, and a line of women who know better than to ask for his heart. Then there's Charity. She's the girl who just traded her old life for a Bible and a fresh start. She's trying to be "good," and when she looks at Xander, she sees a man who's just as lost as she used to be. She thinks she can save him. She thinks his cold stares are just a shield for a broken soul. But Xander isn't looking to be saved. He's fighting a war on every front: his father's impossible expectations, a past that won't stay buried, and the dangerous pull he feels toward a girl who's too pure for his world. When a body drops and a murder investigation hits too close to the church, the polished mask starts to slip. Charity is about to find out that the man she's falling for isn't a misunderstood saint-he's the devil in the front row. In this city, the only thing more dangerous than a sinner is someone Unholy.
Four Letter Word 2 || Tee Higgins  by chrryslushi3s
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Four letter, four letter word you can be anywhere in the world But you're here with me 'Cause you're my four letter word, four letter word And I'm your four letter word, whoa To be loved, to be loved, what a feeling, it's a drug I'ma addicted to ya hugs and ya kisses and ya ah No matter who's around I show affection Walk you on the inside of the sidewalk for protection
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 by -MSPRETTYANNA
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"crazy how we vibe, even when we fight." a short story