" I don't even like you like that." Her face scrunched up in disgust watching water drip from curls in his hair. " 'Cause you love me. Just like I love you." He retorted with a grin, disregarding the deflecting she was doing. --- They were two sides of the same city-until one move split them down the middle. Elijah and London were inseparable once, bonded by childhood summers, beat-up bikes, and secrets too deep for anyone else to know. Unfortunately, when Elijah's mom packed up and moved her family across Onyx to a rival neighborhood, everything changed. She always thought when she spoke to him again he would've changed like her. She was witty, sarcastic, and had a low tolerance, but he was still the same calm , sweet, cute boy with a heart the size of the sun. Some things haven't changed. Some things never change. The pull between them, the memories that still burn etched marks in their brain, and the words they never said out loud. In a world where loyalty can be life or death, and love isn't always enough to cross old lines, Elijah and London find themselves circling each other again. --- STARTED; MAY 26th, 2025 PUBLISHED JUNE 6th, 2025 FINISHED; SEPTEMBER 27th 2025

"See, this is exactly why I wish we never met. You came into my life and you just keep shaking everything up!" She stressed, her stomach rumbling with rage. He only stared before his lips twitched into a smirk. "You don't even believe that dumb ass shit." --- She thought running would set her free, but freedom came with a price she wasn't sure she was ready to uphold. She ran from one trap straight into another. Dreams of dancing slip through her fingers when survival forces her into a world she would have to endure. She's dragged into the dark corners of Onyx city and life is nothing as she knew it. Then he appears. A boy who feels different, who makes her believe she might have more to live for than pain. Unfortunately, in the streets nothing is ever as it seems. Every bond comes with secrets, every touch with consequences. And when betrayal cuts deeper than love, she'll learn the hard way what it really means to be slimed out. STARTED; September 18th 2025 PUBLISHED; September 27th 2025

"Fuck dem people. Everybody go through shit, whether you got money or not. You not exempt just cause you rich." He licked his lips, "say what you gotta say." Smiling at his words, she let out a short breath. "When you put it like that, I guess it's no point. I was gonna say I wish I could switch lives with someone else, but like you said 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑠．" -- Jaziah Jacobi "Jazz" is a twenty year old woman who works full time at her family's jewelry store, Jacobi jewelers. Now being a new young adult, Jaziah is trying her best to navigate through life. Despite her privileged upbringing and seemingly perfect life from the outside, Jaziah yearns for something more In life that she just can't seem to fully grasp or put her finger on. Twenty-two year old Makhai Harris, also known as "Makk", didn't have the same up bringing as the many peers that surrounded him. A skilled tattoo artist with the hopes of one day opening his own tattoo and piercing shop, makk was born and raised in a modest low income neighborhood. He was known for his honesty, and unwavering dedication to providing for his abnormal family. Life hasn't always been easy for him, but his determination to succeed in life, keeps him moving forward with his eye on the bigger picture. When fate brings the duo together in an unusual way, sparks seem to fly. Despite the predicament they were in, both each see something different about the other. As their worlds entwine, Jaziah and Makhai face societal expectations, financial strains, and personal insecurities that threaten to keep them apart. With Jaziah having her only unusual tendencies, Makhai is unsure if it will work between them because of the fact. Princess and the dog is a heartfelt and inspiring tale of love that bridges societal divides, proving that true happiness comes from staying true to oneself and fighting for what matters most. STARTED; JUNE 25th, 2024 PUBLISHED ; JUNE 27th,