This story is the definition of trouble in paradise. What Shai-Anna believed to be a normal trip to Jamaica turned out to be much more than what met the eye. One week away gave her the ability to see what had been underneath her nose this entire time, she was able to feel things she never felt before, she was able to get the love that she always deserved... but at what cost?

The insecurities and fear that one has that is usually caused by childhood tramua or past mistakes that often tends to go unhealed and constantly pushed to the back of our minds; This fear can be the root of ones downfall in life, whether its the downfall in their success, love, friendships and even relationships. It's often easy to act as if you have your life together when you don't have to face the reality of that one thing you're constantly running from, but what happens when that one thing comes back around full circle and you're left to finally deal with it? Alex Baldwin, a twenty-four year old young charismatic, beautiful and successful editor and writer at a publishing company based down in Austin, Texas. Where she was born and raised alongside her two brothers, is a woman with many flaws and insecurities, but she makes it work by not letting anyone ever get too close to her. As a college graduate from the University at Texas, Alex long years of hardwork and dedication was finally paying off. She was officially living the life she has always dreamed of and for once in her life things seemed perfect, but that was until the 20th anniversary of an incident that changed her life forever approaches. Within a blink of an eye everything she has gone years ignoring and pushing away comes back around full circle and could possibly ruin an opportunity of a lifetime for her. However, the question is if Alex will finally face her past and deal with what happened? Or will she let her past still control certain aspects of life that stop her from reaching her full potential?

(COMPLETED) "What... do I make you nervous your honour?" He asks into my ear, his tone enough to make my stomach flutter. "I'm not a judge yet, you heathen" I giggle. He gets impossibly closer. "Yeah I know. But you will be. We both will. M'kay?" *** Aaliyah Oriento-Miller. A sharp witted, but introverted lawyer. Aged 28, she knows what she wants and nothing will stand in her way. In her head, feelings only get in the way and 'premature' commitment breeds lack of productivity. In contrast, fellow lawyer and best friend Elian Deogene, age 28, is loud, extroverted and animated. He has no problem showing his feelings. Commitment is a show of strength and unity. Often nicknamed the 'mahogany doll' for remaining expressionless, will Aaliyah learn how to crack the mask?

"Even when we departed you never left me. I carried everything you said to me and did for me even when we were apart. You were inside of me. You'll always be a piece of me." Detailed description in story.

During yet another very dry and bleak holiday season, Simone Evans, a high school English teacher, finds herself in the most unlikely friendship with Jordan Jackson- an ex con. **Mature Content** More mature chapters will be marked with a (⚠︎︎) before the chapter name ********** This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. I do not own any media content in this book. Started: November 13, 2021 Completed: January 6, 2022

"But you don't know what it's like for me; in my skin; my body; my mind. You don't." She deeply expressed with a heavy sigh, running her hands down her hot face.

Promises are easily broken... but with broken promises comes regret. The reality of it all is that we live with our own regrets every day. It's how we handle it that tells a story

"Only a coward wait until his enemy have their back turned to make his move, now he's gotta feel a wrath of a menace."

Benjiman Cartier Gotti, "BG" to the streets, "Benji" to those he cared about, which was slim to none. A young thug at the age of twenty one with a hustler's mentality, killer demeanor, and the game that could make any girl fall in love. With a heart made of ice and the big dreams of being one of the richest street hustlers the world had ever seen, he took the streets by storm with ambition. Benji was a go-getter and was determined to do whatever it took to get it, by any means necessary. He strayed to a place that he knew could turn his dirty rags into riches, which is exactly what he did. He knew shit wouldn't be given to him on a silver platter, so he grinded hard for his ticket out until he found himself on top of it all. Just because you started from the bottom, doesn't mean it's where you'll end .. and just because you never had shit, doesn't mean you never will. Benjiman Cartier Gotti was a natural born hustler. Against all odds he came out on top, but at what cost? Vanessa Wright | Copyright ©️ 2019 | All Rights Reserved Author: Vanessa Write | Cover: _tolerated NOT A FAN FICTION.

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