"Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Provin nature's laws wrong it learned how to walk without havin feet. Funny, it seems to by keeping it's dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared." -Tupac Shakur Layla Thompson is a UCLA student striving for her Bachelors in Science for Nursing. The Virgin Island native has seen and endured hardship but refuse to let it overcome her. After getting her heart broken by a vindictive ex, Layla vows to stay clear of men and focus mainly on her studies. What happens when Gabriel Santos AKA Rell comes into her life and tries to show her what she is missing?

Beyoncé Knowles, 34 years old, mother of 5, moves back to her hometown, Houston, Texas, to be closer to family, and to take the job as a teacher at the United States Penitentiary in Beaumont, Texas. During her time working at the prison she meets, Jay, a criminal. It's hard for Beyoncé to resist him when she knows he's a good man, and simply misunderstood. "I have nothing to explain. As for being misunderstood, I have grown accustomed to that."

Nicki and Meek split up a year after their 3 year old son jaylen was born. Nicki is now engaged to her fiancé Jarvis which she feels they're moving too fast but she's desperate for love. Will meek be able to win her back before she walks down the aisle or will he be too late. Read and find out, enjoy!

A collection of one shots

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This is a fictional story about Omeeka, but has moments that are based off of a real life story.

❝All I'm trying to say is you're my everything baby.❞

Devon "ACE" Maraj 16 years old gets caught up in the thrill of the streets. Single mother Onika Maraj moves from New Orleans to Philly after the lost of her Boyfriend. Ace turned to the streets for love he could no longer get from his father.

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