Malik Taylor, a 25 year old man in the hood who grew up without parents, the only adult figure he had in his life was his grandmother. Lorenzo Russo, a 27 year old man who also grew up in the hood. He grew up with both parents who gave him everything he could ever imagine. Malik is a stubborn hothead who doesn't listen to anyone and likes to work alone, while Lorenzo is a calm trigger happy person who doesn't take shit from anyone. What happens when both Malik and Lorenzo get paired up to handle some business for their boss? Will Malik learn to live with it or will he torment Lorenzo, until Lorenzo has had enough?

In the dangerous world of the streets, D and Amir's unexpected bond becomes their lifeline. D, tough and guarded, never thought he'd fall for someone-especially not Amir, the laid-back yet fiercely loyal guy who changes everything. Together, they navigate the chaos of their lives, their love growing stronger amidst the danger, passion, and loyalty that define their world. With their crew by their side, including D's childhood friend Malik, can their relationship survive the streets that want to tear them apart?

Everybody knew they were too close. The late-night calls, the jealousy, the lingering touches, the way they always found their way back to each other. But when feelings start turning into something neither of them can ignore, their entire friend group begins to notice what they've been trying not to admit. Maybe it wasn't just friendship after all. Maybe it had always been you.

" i really couldn't give a fuck, key, attitudes get you nowhere. " started: may 24, 2025 ended: _____

idk. sol·ace comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness: story not rlly gonna be sad, just liked the word.

Darius and Malachi have hated each other for as long as they can remember, only tolerating one another because of Shawn-Malachi's boyfriend and Darius's best friend since middle school. Malachi has always known Shawn isn't exactly loyal, but leaving him has never been that simple. So if Shawn can play games, why can't he? The problem is the one person Malachi ends up breaking his own rules with is Darius. It's supposed to be simple-no feelings, no strings, and Shawn can never find out.

"Yo ass don't even look like a real doctor" He ain't no real doctor - just a smooth dealer with a white coat and a fake name. The other? Got rage sittin' behind his teeth and no clue how to love without blowin' up. They wasn't supposed to link like that... but after a few house pull-ups and real talk, the bond hit different. Now it's heartbeats, secrets, and a love neither of 'em saw coming.