There was a woman Born from a lotus Her heart was golden Deep as the ocean Until this one man He came and broke it Til it was open Just like a lotus Oh yes, There were explosions She found her focus The beast awoken.. - Jhené Aiko

He's a successful tattoo artist, she's an aspiring stylist; chemistry is undeniable from their first meeting...read to see what happens. (18+)

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐧-𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐀, where secrets swirl like smoke and dreams collide. Akil, a talented basketball player, finds himself at a crossroads. His life, once defined by slam dunks and endorsements, is now on the edge of chaos. One fateful night of reckless drinking sets off a chain reaction. Enter Layola, an up-and-coming Influencer navigating her treacherous path. Her social media facade conceals insecurities and unfulfilled dreams and trauma. When their worlds collide, sparks ignite-a blaze of desire, vulnerability, and shared brokenness. 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 © 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐀𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 : 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋/𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐔𝐒𝐄, 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐮𝐠 𝟐𝟑 𝟐𝟑

The Goal in life is to look better than you feel.. at least that was Giselle's motto. She had an aura that brighten any room she walked in, a soul so fulfilling, and a heart made of gold-so why was her love life hell? Why did it feel like her ending wasn't going to be happy? Why was things so complex with the one she loved the most? Love isn't supposed to hurt... You shouldn't have to question it.. You shouldn't have to feel trapped.. Giselle's days felt dark.. like her life had a dark cloud over it. That's until she met the light.. the light that would ignite something in her. Giselle would soon find herself Finding Light In Darkness

"I made the decision to cheat on my wife because I liked the way you made me feel vulnerable and comfortable enough to open up to you the night before it happened. I ain't never did shit like that before and that's what made it easy for me to choose to risk everything I got for you." "That shit probably not a big deal to you but a nigga like me ain't never opened up to nobody but my best friend-and still..that's rare. I hate even talking about her with you but I don't even feel comfortable talking to Ariana about my feelings 'cause I know she gon' judge me. You don't make me feel like that."

🎧 Her back arched off the desk as Zahir fucked her with his fingers, his mouth still on her clit. His fingers curled, hitting that spot, making her tremble, making her eyes roll back. "You gon' cum for me?" Zahir murmured, his voice thick, teasing. "You gon' cream all over my fingers, Dee? And then cream on this dick?" Dee whimpered, her hips grinding against his face, her body already right there. ----------------- Sports radio host Delilah "Dee" Vaughn built her career on sharp opinions and unfiltered shade, never backing down from a challenge. NBA star Zahir Coleman isn't used to being called out-especially not by a woman who seems immune to his charm. Their on-air feud turns into something far more dangerous: an undeniable attraction neither of them can ignore. But in a world where the spotlight never dims, one wrong move could cost them everything. Released: 03/17/2025

"Yes, Mr. Khan?" She answers innocently. "Get your ass back to this truck, right now." "You can't handle it yourself?" She asks in her professional voice, clearly around other people. "A bit tied up at the moment." "Don't bullshit me, Deanna." "I understand you're overwhelmed, Mr. Khan, but I'm sure there's a more polite way we can go about this conversation." She's killing me. "Nothing about the way I'm going to fuck you is polite, Ms. Wilmington. I thought you would understand by now that I'm not the one to play these kinds of games with," I say into the phone ______________ Deanna Wilmington didn't expect to fall in love when she joined Khan Developments and Real Estate as the Vice President of Design and Development. After spending years perfecting her craft around the world, Deanna was ready to bring her talents home and settle down. But working alongside her new boss, Harrison Khan, changes her set morals; Don't Fraternize Within The Workplace. Harrison Khan, a celebrated CEO and single father, has built an empire with his creativity and drive, along side his brothers. He's also fiercely private, shielding his young daughter from the spotlight. When sparks fly between him and Deanna, their connection grows into a love neither of them saw coming. But their happiness comes at a price. As the past comes to the present, Harrison becomes the target of malicious rumors and false allegations that threaten not only his career but their burgeoning romance. The relentless scrutiny and a particularly convincing accusation shake Deanna's faith in Harrison, forcing her to make a heart-wrenching choice: to protect herself by walking away or to stand by the man she loves. As the truth unravels, Harrison and Deanna must navigate the fragile architecture of trust and forgiveness. Will they find a way to rebuild what they've lost, or will the weight of the scandals prove too much for love to bear?

How do you continue on with life when your life line has been cut short ? Your reason and your purpose snatched away in an instance-how do you go on? Meet Ohaji, a man who's suffering from the tragic loss of his fiancé Shannon. Twelve years later Ohaji is still battling and mourning the loss of his lover, life hasn't been the same and he feels like it'll never be. That's until a particular person enters his life when he least expect it. Feeling like he's living in hell on Earth until he meets Heaven, Ohaji is soon met with another opportunity of love. What will he do?

Amaria Banks, an up and coming creative director from Philadelphia is awaiting her big moment. That moment may come in the form of a notable athlete's significant other. Actress and mother, Hazel Renee, the fiancée of Draymond Green is in need of a personal content creator to expand her entrepreneurial dreams. Amaria quickly must learn to navigate herself through the entertainment industry as she's begins to come into her own, catching the hearts of many but also creating a path lingering with jealousy. Started August 2022 Ended July 2024

"And Draya, Dollicia ... The rest of them?" Drake asked as his back was turned to her. Tae sat quiet again unsure of what he was really asking, what he really wanted to know that she hadn't already confessed about. "They were a 'at that moment' thing. That may sound bad, but yeah..." She said shrugging as he voice trailed off. Drake could tell she wanted to say more but he didn't force it. Tae sighed picking up on his silence and spoke again. "Some of them I dated before you got to them, some of them you dated before I got to them, some of them fucked with me while they fucked with you and vise versa." He turned around, she could feel Drake burning a hole in the side of her face. "You took this position KNOWING that we shared the same past... The same women... a lot of the same women, and you said nothing!? Why!? You didn't think that was something you should of mentioned to me!?... oh by the way Aubrey, you and I fucked with the same women!? I couldn't get that!? Are you trying to make them jealous!? You using me for a specific purpose?!..... Get back at them?!... You don't think this is information that I should of known Lashauntae!" Drake's voice grew dark it went deep as he demanded a answer. His many antagonizing malicious filled questions, he cross examined her, with a smug frown yet he wasn't allowing her the opportunity to answer him back, he was so angry assuming her was being used for something like all women eventually used him for.