The best part of Nyla Ashton's life was only in her imagination. The only way that she could get through the day was by thinking of him. His lips. His eyes. His smile. She wanted him. The man that she yearned for was not her boyfriend of 3 years. Even after 23 years, Nyla still remembers all of the life-changing events that occurred throughout her childhood into her adolescence. Nyla attempts to get herself as well as the people around her to live a stressfree life although the universe seems to be against her. It was her long time bestfriend, Ace Payne, who was to thank for her reason to keep on going and never giving up. After starting her modelling agency with her brother, Tyson, Nyla assumed that everything around her would fall into place and the future she deserved would be an easy ride. Initially it was.

At the age of sixteen Lakeisha Moss was abandoned by her mother and left to fend for herself on the streets. Within days she's taken in by Ambrianna. During her stay with Ambrianna, Lakeisha is taught the difference between real women and fake women, the difference between a ho and a house wife. She's taught more than anything to ride-or-die. Angel DeAngelo was raised in the streets by neighbors rather than his own parents. With a father in jail and a mother who prostitutes, he brings the money to the table in the only way that he know hows: slanging. A notoriously feared street thug with respect from almost everyone around the hood. With money, power, and hos, he's got almost everything figured out. He's just missing one thing: a down chick. When the two encounter paths, sparks fly and everything is thrown out of proportion, as Lakeisha defies everything and anything involving, Angel. While Angel wants more than anything to explore what could be between the two of them. As a battle of wills begins, danger from another component stirs up trouble forcing the two to work together to confront it, or be killed.

After Kylie lost her brother to the dope game she vowed to never look back at her old life and ways. But stumbling into the well known Quinton at his club called ZIPS, things suddenly change for better and for worse.

Essence Johnson is back out into the real world as bad as ever. With her baby boy Domani and her son's father and husband, Damian by her side, she's on top. After holding her man down by taking a 2 year bid, at the age of 23, she is able to relax and finally live the care free life, while her husband holds her down this time around. Damian has vowed to give her everything she's ever asked for without her having to lift a finger. The money is good in the club business, but what happens when it's shut down for a shooting investigation? Ain't no easy money, like drug money. Damian strays back into his old ways, but will Essence approve? She wanted the best for her family, and drug dealing was not apart of that equation. "I want you to hold me down, but if it means selling drugs, I don't want it" Essence has held Damian down for the last 2 years, but will he be able to do the same for her, while staying out of both prison and a graveyard? Book 2 of 3. Copyright2015 VANESSA WRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

⚠❗WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT AND BAD LANGUAGE⚠ Book 1 Jamal Allen, your typical Cali boy from Compton who is just trying to find his way through this thing we all call life. Like most males in this this time period of Compton, Jamal was inevitably choosen to have a tuff childhood since the day he was brought into this world. From not having a father around, to being the "Man" of his household at just 10 years old to now gangbanging with the infamous West Side Piru Blood Gang. Apart from having a mom and a little sister, Jamal never could call anyone his family for long. His love life was full of girls walking in and out of his bedroom in the morning. Although, Jamal didn't see himself as a playboy many could argue that he has a bit of a high sex drive. Truly, Jamal is both a fighter and a lover who just wants a Bonnie to his Clyde like lifestyle. Will he find her is the real question? I guess we'll have to find out and see.

I'm not perfect. I'm a pretty fucked up person with a pretty fucked up life if you asked me. I had a messed up childhood that lead me to my fucked up life but I'm not complaining. I love the life that I live. I never regret anything because everything I went through was for my baby girl. You wanna know about my love life? I don't have one. Niggas ain't shit. I don't fucks with them on that level. Maybe an occasional one night stand but that's it. But there's one important information I forgot to tell y'all; I'm the most notorious female gang leader in the city. Read my story, if you dare ;) ©Copyright Shanyah K. 2013 All Rights Reserved. *Original description in intro.*

*Some chapters may be marked private so make sure you follow me so you can see those chapters* Rosalyn Benson has been abused and misused by guys who say they love her. She meets someone new who might change her mind. Will her past decisions effect her future? Copyright 2014-2015 All Rights Reserved

The streets raised me from the time I was a youngin till I knew how to do for myself, I done seen so many people get blasted for nothin' in the streets it became accustomed to me, I started doing it myself to survive... I am gonna be at the top even if it kills me, at least ill die by the streets

"Don't ever leave me again" With age comes responsibility, some comes sooner than for others. Being in a family filled with drugs and murder it's only normal to follow in the footsteps of those before you. With old beefs growing more and more deadly the family is more divided then ever. Everything comes at a cost and karma is very much real, it just hits in different ways. With the Jamaican cartel thriving in the drug world and deemed untouchable an old beef between Moriah and Kaine seems to be growing out of control leaving people stuck in the middle. New York also has stepped in to the feud when it's leader grows power hungry forcing sides to be chosen, their motto is 'Death Before Dishonor'. Ajani and Kaine's love story might be officially over, especially when mistakes are made and the past comes to light and sides are chosen out of lies and deceit. When it's all said and done only one side will remain and the California organization you all have grown to love might have just met its match.

25 year old Darius Bridges is a Sports Journalist at Black Urban Magazine. As he lives his dreams through interviewing A-List athletic celebrities, he finds it hard to concentrate. With a beautiful but nagging boss in his ear, he figures he has enough problems. After growing feelings for her, he tries to ignore them but it's hard. 24 year old Deanda Reed, is a CEO who worked hard to get where she is. As a successful and independent woman she depends on no man, her bitterness shows through her work. She's in a relationship but it's complicated and frustrating. Afraid to let go and move on, she puts up with the drama knowing she's deserves better. Bridges can't help but to think about Reed, and soon gains the strength to break Reed out of her bitterness. Will she fall for Bridges? Find out in Fantasies... {Rated M for Mature}