The insecurities and fear that one has that is usually caused by childhood tramua or past mistakes that often tends to go unhealed and constantly pushed to the back of our minds; This fear can be the root of ones downfall in life, whether its the downfall in their success, love, friendships and even relationships. It's often easy to act as if you have your life together when you don't have to face the reality of that one thing you're constantly running from, but what happens when that one thing comes back around full circle and you're left to finally deal with it? Alex Baldwin, a twenty-four year old young charismatic, beautiful and successful editor and writer at a publishing company based down in Austin, Texas. Where she was born and raised alongside her two brothers, is a woman with many flaws and insecurities, but she makes it work by not letting anyone ever get too close to her. As a college graduate from the University at Texas, Alex long years of hardwork and dedication was finally paying off. She was officially living the life she has always dreamed of and for once in her life things seemed perfect, but that was until the 20th anniversary of an incident that changed her life forever approaches. Within a blink of an eye everything she has gone years ignoring and pushing away comes back around full circle and could possibly ruin an opportunity of a lifetime for her. However, the question is if Alex will finally face her past and deal with what happened? Or will she let her past still control certain aspects of life that stop her from reaching her full potential?

Fifteen years have passed and a whole new generation of the Sinclair's, Smith's and Jones's are in full affect and ready to take on the world and all that comes with it. In this big world that many people call home, one may struggle with trying to find their purpose or who they truly are and with this being a very trying time in most of their young lives each of them are about to experience something about themselves that they didn't even know existed. Doing the best that could as parents, they all laid out the blueprint on how to survive this world to create the perfect path for each of their kids to follow so they wouldn't make the same mistakes they did growing up. But as one may know, as a young-adult life just seems a lot harder and the pressure of wanting to just stay young or to grow up is always a constant battle to deal with. So the question now is will each of these young individuals make it to the destination each of their parents have set for them to follow to help guide them in the right direction? Or will they let the world's distractions & temptations lead them astray?

The moment Marley Mason moved to the United States of America he stopped speaking. Dislocated from his mother, friends, and culture, Marley found it impossible to voice his thoughts to anyone but his father. Thereafter, he gave up on himself and his happiness. What else was an alien to do? Until he meets Ava DeLoughery and she makes him want to give this world a second try. To put his headphones down and experience everything that life has to offer one at a time again, and again, and again. For the first time in a long time, Marley Mason feels like himself. But the Miami summer-time heat must be getting to him because Marley Mason should know better than to find a home in fickle people, like Ava DeLoughery. completed

Jania Peterson, 29, is the definition of what we call a, "Self-Made" woman. Everything she owns and directs today all started with her, and she did it all on her own. She worked from the ground up, with only a couple of hundreds in her pocket and built herself an empire. Growing up she had a vision and she made sure to accomplish every goal and to defeat every obstacle that came her way to get where she is today. Now known as a popular late night talk-show host, Jania, was gifted with the fame and riches all around the world and at this point in her world many people believed she was living her best life and had everything she ever wanted. Sadly, one thing Jania didn't have was love, and a family. She was successful, rich and had the life she always wanted but the one thing missing in her book of goals was that feeling of security and unconditional love from a man and she was willing to do whatever to get it. But, due to some unexpected circumstances .. Jania finds herself in the middle of a situation that could either leave her in heart break or leave her with that feeling she has always wanted. - DeAundre Sanders, 23, is an up and coming wide-reciever rookie for the Los Angeles Badgers on the rise. Fresh out of college ready to start his new journey as the number one draft pick, DeAundre finally gets to see what the life he always dreamed of having is all about. He got a small taste of what was to come during his college days, with the women, money, and fame but being in the NFL was a whole different ball game and mentally DeAundre wasn't ready. A curveball is going to come his way and could possibly end everything he worked hard for in a blink of an eye, but it all could be saved by a simple decision he will have to make.

Having a Fiancé and Girlfriend living under the same roof usually means no SECRETS, but Tray not only had secrets he had addictions. Tray was addicted to getting money and the mere thought of his woman sleeping with other men and then setting them up appeased his satisfaction. Will this 28 year old millionaire stop chasing the dollar in a way that puts his women in harms way, or will his hunger for money and sexual fantasies be the price of admission for his Fiancé and Girlfriend ?

Is there too much ugly in the past to have a beautiful future? (Works #1) WARNING: This story contains triggers such as violence, abuse, sex, etc. Cover made by: @urbancreations

Finding herself in a whirlwind of emotions during this years cuffin' season, Alora has been craving for that for feeling of love more than ever and craving it from the last person she ever expected. ----------------------- #UrbanOctober - Contest Entry #Cuffin' Season

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Danielle Suarez is happily married to her high school and college sweetheart, Christian Suarez. When the young, happy couple find themselves in desperate financial circumstances they decide to go to Vegas with the last bit of their savings to try and win enough money to get them out of the hole they had dug themselves in. In a chance meeting Danielle meets, New York Giants wide receiver, Odell Beckham, Jr. After losing all of their savings gambling that night, Odell borrows Danielle for "luck" in his high roller card game. It is her "luck" that wins him a million dollars. At a private party later that night he presents an offer to the couple that they can't refuse. Can Danielle and Christian survive the test they put their marriage through? Do professional athletes really get any woman they want? How far will each person go for love? ***I am not affiliated with Odell Beckham Jr., the NFL, the New York Giants, or anyone mentioned in this book. This is a completely fictional story.*** © 2017 D.S. Little All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the author, except as permitted by U.S. Copyright law. ************

Heiress never had it easy growing up, especially after her mother died. She grew up around her father and his harem of women. Many women were in and out of her life as she grew up but one woman in particular has remained for awhile now and has been in Heiress' life raising hell since the day she married her father. Once she gets old enough, she goes to college far away from home and all of its troubles. She can finally be free and explore what life has to offer for her, until her Dad slaps her with a time limit on how long she's able to stay in his house and how long it'll be until he stops paying her tuition. One year is all Heiress has until her entire life changes and she's left to fend for herself, but with family and friends weighing heavy on her shoulders, trying to gather enough money for the future is the last thing on her mind when she's more concerned about the present and all the troubles she faces. But will she be able to survive the streets of Oakland on her own or will she get the help she needs from an unsuspecting enemy? Cover by @UrbanistSociety