We were in love. What we couldn't handle was learning to open our eyes. We didn't know how to look at the big picture all while making sure the details were just right. Instead, we a smaller yet pretty picture, a decoration, an accessory... A distraction. We treated each other as distractions. You deserved better and I'm sorry. Sincerely, "Nel" Started: April '17 Ended: December '21

A group of childhood friends growing up in a small Charlotte neighborhood face the trials and tribulations of becoming aware of how small their city truly is. Surfacing traumas, deteriorating friendships, and questioned faith brings some to a point where they either crack under pressure or turn into a diamond. Started: 2018 Ended: 2023

When a mutual friend dies, three emcees proceed to join forces in order to honor his legacy. As the trio rises to fame and becomes a staple in hip-hop culture, they are faced with not only the ills of the music industry but jealousy, lust, greed, and disputes that have deadly consequences. This is the story of the iconic rap group, I.V., told in four parts. [THIS IS BOOK 1 OF THE "STREET DREAMS" SERIES]

❝You're beautiful to me because you're human. Your frailty. Your short years. Your heart. All that suddenly seems more precious than anything I've ever known.❞

"Come closer. Can you see me? Tell me what you see." Joy. Pain. Betrayal. Sex. "Keep looking. What do you wanna know?" Happiness. Loneliness. Dreams. Anger. Fear. Memories. "What do you wanna feel?" Relationships. Enemies. Crying. Laughter. Love. . Stay : Book One - Chapter 1-49 Stay 2: U & I : Book Two - Chapter 1 - // cover created by: hannaversace

. . . . A Trauma Bound Damsel Meets Her Knight In Shining Armor....Or So She Thought. 🤍

THIS IS BOOK 2! The first book is Come & Talk to Me: A DeVanté Swing Fanfiction, so READ IT FIRST to understand THIS book and each character better. The Dynamic Duo is still at it. Tia has finally spoken DeVanté is there to listen, honey! DeVanté is now a SUCCESSFUL music producer and writer who's HIGHLY in demand. Tia is thriving in her career field. Working in the industry is VERY challenging, especially hard on your relationships if you let it. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR READERS: This is not erotica! However, if you're under the age of 18 and/or are uncomfortable with the idea of sex, then I don't recommend you read this book. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! WARNING: IF YOU'RE SOMEONE WHO IS EASILY OFFENDED, THIS AIN'T FOR YOU! Many things in book may offend people. If it does offend, then go somewhere else. SIMPLE! 🤷🏽♀️ I'm not here to stroke NOBODY'S EGO or write what YOU want me to WRITE. MY story, MY way... PERIOD, POINT-BLANK! There also may be some language used that some people may be offended by. You either like it or don't... Like 50 Cent and The Game said, "HATE it or LOVE!" NOTE: DeVante/Donald is not crazy in this story! This is PURE FICTION! I DON'T believe the false fabrications of the group or DeVanté. This book is for entertainment purposes only. This is a 90's & 2000's story. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT CLAIM ANY RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC, PHOTOS, OR MOVIES/SHOWS MENTIONED OR SHOWN IN THIS BOOK. DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER IS NOT INTENDED TO HARM REAL PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS STORY. ALL WRITING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE WRITER. NOBODY IS ALLOWED TO USE THIS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM.

📢📢📢If you're under the age of 18, this book ain't for you! 📢📢📢 A woman is on the rise of becoming a successful woman, and a native of a poor Midwestern city. Donald DeGrate Junior is a successful musician and producer from Virginia. They each go through their own trials and tribulations. Childhood trauma... Adulthood trauma... Disorders... Egos... Stigmas... Rumors... LIES... Betrayal... The industry... Different careers, but still manage to cross paths. If you want to know more, read more... The book gets better as you go because I didn't think I'd get past writing chapter eight at the time. 🤷🏽‍♀️ This book is my first draft, and my first serious book, so please excuse ANY errors. WARNING: IF YOU'RE SOMEONE WHO IS EASILY OFFENDED, THIS AIN'T FOR YOU! Many things in book may offend people. If it does offend, then go somewhere else. SIMPLE! 🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm not here to stroke NOBODY'S EGO or write what YOU want me to WRITE. MY story, MY way... PERIOD, POINT-BLANK! There also may be some language used that some people may be offended by. You either like it or don't... Like 50 Cent and The Game said, "HATE it or LOVE!" NOTE: DeVante/Donald is not crazy in this story! This is PURE FICTION! I DON'T believe the false fabrications of the group or DeVanté. This book is for entertainment purposes only. This is a 90's & 2000's story. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT CLAIM ANY RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC, PHOTOS, OR MOVIES/SHOWS MENTIONED OR SHOWN IN THIS BOOK. DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER IS NOT INTENDED TO HARM REAL PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS STORY. ALL WRITING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED TO THE WRITER. NOBODY IS ALLOWED TO USE THIS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. Start date: August 6, 2020 End date: October 27, 2021

It's the old school with the new school; Jodeci unexpectedly time travels to this generation. - a production by SWINGMUSTDIE!

♫ "Trust me, this ain't 'bout revenge But now I get along better with your friend.." ♫ { A Swing Fantasy..} -an H<3. Production¡! [ @/GINSJUICE ]