A journalist is investigating gang corruption and violence within the city. She seeks out different sources, interviewing some of the most ruthless gang members and men with blood on their hands, ultimately putting herself in harms way just to get answers. But one thing about the streets - they don't like intrusion. As she leans in too close, she doesn't realize that a pair of eyes have been on her all along. And when she's abducted one night by a masked figure, she finally realizes that her job isn't worth her life. She's kept hostage in a warehouse, stripped of all contact to the outside world. Her captor keeps his identity hidden by that same mask, only allowing her to hear his voice. Little does she know, he's been paid to take her. However, he isn't doing this for the money. He's doing it because she's his prized possession. The jewel of his eye that he wants to keep safe. He's been lurking in the shadows, just waiting for the right time to get his hands on her. What started out as a small crush has now turned into a full blown infatuation. So when he's given the opportunity to go through with the scheme, he's all for it. Hoping that he can ultimately prove his love to her, despite the uncanny circumstances. COVER & PLOT BY -LAYSDIARY

He'd never met anyone like that before, you know, kind, thoughtful, selfless. So when he did he knew he couldn't leave her alone and she was completely confused as to why. She was fucked up, and he knew it. Ontop of that they led two completely different lifestyles, hers quiet and calm, and his luxurious and filled to the brim with with decadence. The problem is, with such an extreme lifestyle, comes extreme obstacles. DEC·A·DENCE /ˈdekədns/ noun • Luxurious, Self-Indulgence.

In the gritty underbelly of the city's mafia world, Preyor Enve Carter stood tall as one of the most formidable bodyguards money could buy. At 28 years old, she exuded a dominant aura that commanded respect - her mind as sharp as the finest blade, her talents unmatched. Born into the powerful Carter family, the largest and most influential of the three reigning mafia dynasties, Preyor was raised on a code of unwavering loyalty and ruthless precision. Her latest assignment seemed simple enough - protect Malivia Arai Beút, the cherished 24-year-old princess of the Italian mafia clan. But Malivia was no ordinary client. Beneath her artistic soul and quick wit lay a fiery spirit that refused to be tamed, even by her overly protective family. After a string of failed bodyguards and narrowly escaped kidnappings, the Beaúts knew they needed someone extraordinary to safeguard their most precious gem. As Preyor delved into her new role, she quickly realized that Malivia's defiant nature would be her greatest challenge yet.

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫...

"𝐈𝐭'𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮."

Milan, a successful lash tech in Atlanta, meets Saint, a man serving time in prison, through a random TikTok Live.

Khrome Seoni Hearts is not the girl you save-she's the one you survive. Known for her temper and feared for how far she's willing to go, Khrome has spent her life keeping her heart locked behind violence and control. Sevyn "Maniac" Mitchell has always been the exception. Best friends for thirteen years, their bond has survived bloodshed, betrayal, and silence-but when lines blur and feelings refuse to stay buried, friendship isn't enough to protect them anymore. Because Maniac isn't just a man with money and power-he's a kingpin with a dangerous devotion. And Khrome isn't built to be owned. When obsession, jealousy, and enemies from the past collide, loving each other may cost them everything. Some souls don't come together to heal. They come together to burn.

Kaia is a powerhouse attorney - fierce, passionate, and determined to see Black women win. In the courtroom, she's unstoppable.. but at home her marriage is falling apart. Behind closed doors, Kaia struggles to hold together a relationship where she's the only one fighting to make it work. Exhausted and lonely she crosses paths with Saint at a welcome home party- a smooth, charming, man that reels her in. What starts as a steamy passionate affair quickly spirals into something deeper, forcing them both to confront the consequences of their choices and the complicated reality of love, loyalty, and desire.

In the deep sticks of a small town in Mississippi , two teenagers meet and fall in love over the summer . But One day he leaves no "bye" no "see you later" just gone vanishing within the night , Leaving Sevyn heartbroken . Seven summers later , they meet again . He's older now and so is she . She's a Registered nurse and he's a music producer whose lives were about to change within an instant .

Mariah is kidnapped by East-a dangerous stranger with ties to her father's hidden past. Caught in the crossfire of long-buried lies, a secret brother, and a debt that demands payback, she's held captive until the price is paid in full. But nothing is ever that simple. Read on to uncover the truth behind the betrayal, the bond, and what happens when secrets finally surface.