Soleia Washington built her salon from the ground up with nothing but talent, grit, and sleepless nights. But behind the polished mirrors and flawless installs, the bills are stacking higher than her profits, clients are getting harder to keep, and the dream she sacrificed everything for is slipping through her fingers. The last thing Soleia needs is distraction - especially not one wrapped in designer clothes, cold stares, and street power. Jordan "X" Woods is the kind of man people whisper about. Feared across the city and known for running one of the most profitable drug operations on the east side, his name carries weight... and danger. He's built his empire by never letting emotions cloud his judgment, until one chance meeting with Soleia leaves him wanting something he's never allowed himself to have: peace. In a city where love can get you killed, is risking your heart ever worth the cost?

After Kiyah Marie Leeones parents die ... a normal life of a 17 year old starts to change.

Serenity's got everything on lock-popularity, style, a tight circle, and a "don't try me" attitude that keeps boys in check. She's quiet, but don't let that fool you. She's not the one to play with. Zyon? He's trouble. Tall, brown-skinned, tatted, and dangerous with it. He's the type to break hearts for fun... until he meets her. She's not interested. He doesn't take no for an answer. They were never supposed to cross paths-until their best friends pulled them into the same circle. Now? They're stuck in each other's orbit. She got a soft heart under all that bougie. He got demons behind that smooth talk. And falling for each other might just ruin everything.

She knew him before the chains. Before the fame. Before the diamonds in his mouth. Some loves don't die. All this time Trying to find A little time To ease your mind

Fuck a slow burn , read this.

short story.

𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍' 𝐒𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥...

Read to find out.

"I knew I was in love from the first time we met"

She was the flower that bloomed in silence-he was the storm that saw her. In a world where beauty is currency and pain is hidden behind glossed lips, Celeste Monroe is tired of being invisible. But when a chance meeting with Empire Heights' most feared boy sparks an unexpected connection, everything begins to change. A romance about healing, heartbreak, and finding light in the darkest corners. ik it says editing but i haven't edited nothing 😭 bare w me !