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?

17-year-old Ivory Wilson, a high school senior, is tempted to go after her best friend's boyfriend. Will she ruin their relationship? Will it all be worth it?

Jessica Brown is a twenty-five year old surgical technician, newly heartbroken and dragged out to get out of her feelings. In the mist she meets Major League Baseball player, Mateo Santos. The two find themselves in a situation they never imagined being in after a night out changes their connection to each other like the never imagined. But it doesn't just change their lives but those around them, forever. Some bonds will be broken, some bonds will be built. How strong is your bond?

East Harlem, New York Aka Spanish Harlem the neighborhood that never sleeps, where everybody's grinding during the day and popping bottles by night. They live for the day because tomorrow's not promised to anyone. 23 year old Jordan Parish lived this cycle since she was 17, born intersex she never had a normal life and once her grandma died she turned to the only thing she had left, the streets.

AN URBAN NOVEL | Ace and America - A woman and a man with a close relationship can sometimes be hard to maintain, especially when there are so many setbacks that are standing in the way. These two rebels are on the prowl for money. In the large city of Irvine, California, they terrorize neighborhoods and larger areas in search of dead presidents to add to their growing collection of cash. The thrill of being in charge is exciting and despite the dangerous aspects of it all, they manage to get through the long days with the help of their strong relationship that holds them together. With one dealing with bipolar disorder, and the other coming to learn their own underlying and unfounded disorder, things are thrown off course and their relationship is ultimately put to the test. What happens when ONE event leaves them On The Run and fighting to keep their relationship in tune, or worst yet, fighting for the freedom of their lives? [ Highest Rankings : ] - #1 in #streetlit - #3 in #urbannovel - #1 in #blackmentalhealth - #15 in generalfiction

at·trac·tion /əˈtrakSH(ə)n/ noun 1. the action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something. "the timeless attraction of a good tune" synonyms: appeal, attractiveness, desirability, seductiveness, seduction, allure ••• Feelings. Feelings become strings of attachment to things in which we don't need, but we want. We feel like we can't breathe without it. They attract us. We desire the way it makes us feel. We fall in love with it. The personal attraction of Shanti Walker? Markeyvious Cathey. How? How did this happen? How did I become so attracted to someone who I wasn't supposed to even be around? The real question is how he got the same feelings for me? Attractions lead to dangerous outcomes. What will ours be?

Follow five teenage girls through their journey in life and love.

|work #3| Being a teenager and in love is some what hard, everyday isn't going to be perfect. Read to take a journey of Jania's life...

My works #1 // The epic story of Santos and Acosta Cover by me Coletaughtme™ Saving His soul © 2018 All copyrights reserved

15 year old soon to be 16 year old Maya E Johnson a straight A student at William Ray high school, one of the worst schools in the neighborhood. But that don't stop her from having a dream of going to college and becoming a surgeon, that was always her dream every since she was 8 and watched "The Good Doctor". She goes to school, work, then home and complete her homework. Partying, smoking, boys and drinking is not her thing. School, and homework is all that's on her mind, until she runs into a certain someone. Will that change her state of mind? Will she be naive and fall for the schemes or will she be strong enough and stand her ground?