His whole life, all 23 year old Tatum knew was pain. When he was younger his mother would inflict pain on him in every way imaginable. With no father or immediate family he was forced to endure all that was thrown his way. All Tatum knew was hurt. Now as an adult man, Tatum still struggles with the problems from his childhood. He doesn't love the same until he meets 21 year old Nyla. Will Nyla change Tatum for the better or fall under the list of his abusers?

Twenty-two year old Hazel K. Langston made a bad decision back when she was 16 years old. Thinking the decision wouldn't affect her in the future, Hazel kept the aftermath a secret. Little did she know, her bad decision came right back to her 6 years later.

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

Lola Monroe is a seventeen year old girl from the hood of Atlanta Georgia who has went through many difficult challenges in her life. It's no help that her mother is a part of her misery and she doesn't have a father figure. Everyone think's that Lola has her life figured out or she is so bless. But if only they knew her life was slowly falling apart. How will she get through these challenges? What will happen when a seventeen year old girl has to grow up before her time? Los is a dope-boy living by hood rules, Nothing or nobody could stop him, Los doesn't believe in love his motto is fuck bitches and get money. Only the strongest survive out here on these streets. Will Los Ever Love? What will happen when two different people from two different lives meet? Will he use her for what she got or will he show her that not all guys are the same? Chapter 11 & 19 is private so you will have to follow me to read it, sorry wasnt my plan it was wattpad doing ©Copyrights!!! All rights reserved to Stephon Russell, violator's will be charged !!!