I watched Reese lips move as he read out the contents of the letter, then I watched everyone's faces as they took in the words that were coming off the paper. As I looked around the small group, I realized that these were the people that I had no choice but to depend on for awhile, and one of them was going to get hurt. It didn't matter if we did everything right, someone was bound to get hurt in this game and I couldn't help but to feel like it would be all my fault.

A harsh account of living in the projects revolves around three young women. Living in the rough streets of Memphis, Tennessee is a life you don't want to live in. Growing up in the rough streets you have to learn to maintain. Keysha Jackson a girl with a feisty attitude. Growing up with a drunk abusive father. She had to grow up quick. Keysha knows one way to make it out the hood, but is that the only way. Ebony Taylor a ghetto girl with a I don't give a fuck attitude. More to offer the world than a quick fuck. Even though the rumors around the block says otherwise. This street smart girl with a way out finds herself in a fucked up situation. Can she get out or will she be another statistic. Shay Green a beautiful girl with a smart mouth. Living in a cramped apartment with her mother and her 4 siblings. She has to grow up and make a better life for her mother and siblings. Take this journey, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Twenty-two year old Hazel K. Langston made a bad decision back when she was 16 years old. Thinking the decision wouldn't affect her in the future, Hazel kept the aftermath a secret. Little did she know, her bad decision came right back to her 6 years later.

A 23 year old woman who has never been in love, plays a man's game in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Zee Banks has never been in love, and isn't looking for it either. Money is the only thing on her mind, until her best friend by the name of Jefe "Bricks" Gomez, steps in her way completely. We'll he be able to change her whole outlook on love and life? Originally completed, 06/16/16

When Lauren's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Lauren finds a way to escape it all when she meets local barbershop owner and Kingpin Rio.