Eastside Nights is a slow-burning, urban romance wrapped in the grit and glow of Harlem streets. When an ambitious and grounded woman name Sah'niyah crosses paths with rapper-turned-mogul Dave East, sparks flicker-but nothing is rushed. With trust earned over time and love layered between laughter, family ties, and past drama, their connection grows into something neither saw coming. From block parties and late-night studio sessions to dealing with exes and embracing fatherhood, this is more than a love story-it's a journey. Through loyalty, heat, and healing, they build something real, one night, one challenge, one intimate moment at a time.

"when I'm way down, you're my safe house we built from the ground, guess I'm home now" kidnapping occurs here. cover by @wordsbykay.

Harlem doesn't forgive debts - it collects. Xyla never asked to be part of her father's street mistakes, but when his debt comes due, she becomes the payment. Snatched from her normal life and dropped into a world ruled by corners, codes, and consequences, Xyla finds herself under the control of Onyx - better known in Harlem as East. East runs his block with silence and fear. He's respected, dangerous, and untouchable. Loyalty is his currency, violence is his language, and weakness gets you buried. Keeping Xyla was supposed to be business - nothing more than leverage. But Xyla isn't weak, and she refuses to bow to the streets that claim her. As Harlem closes in and enemies start circling, tension turns into temptation and hate turns into something neither of them planned. East is torn between the rules that made him and the woman who's breaking every one of them. Xyla must decide if survival means escaping him... or standing beside him. In a city where love is a liability and trust gets you killed, one thing is certain - some debts don't get paid in cash. They get paid in blood, loyalty... and desire.

Reentry Case 007: Male, 37, assault with intent to kill, parole conditions strict. Not to be left alone with female staff.