In which a millennial black boy discovers the power of his thoughts and the impact of a pen. The consequences thereafter are devastating. A collection of shitty poems and real life experiences narrated from the perspective of a charcoal dreamer.

The world's biggest fear is a strong black father. A story about young black dads from various ages, backgrounds, relationship statuses, and stories joining together to make it through their difficult lives and eliminate negative connotations made about them. This a story of love, pain, rejoicing, loss, celebration, and unity. A piece of brotherhood that includes an impactful life lesson for all of them in different ways.

Samuel Brandt woke up with his thoughts written all over his body. His brother woke up with his head missing. His sister woke up to find that her skin would crack open unless she stayed in water. All of the other children in the secluded Iowa town of Oak Knoll woke up having undergone strange transformations. Now, they are all forced to live at 407 West Marshall Street, the mysterious house outside of town. With the new name of The Boy with Words for Skin, Samuel wants nothing more than to hide from his new life. He painfully and unpredictably sheds his skin, there is a Voice in the entryway closet that is often cruel, and-perhaps worst of all for a naturally shy boy-the other children look to him as a leader. As his seven-year-old brother struggles with their new life, as terrifying growls start to come from the pitch black basement, and as his feelings for a girl begin to grow, The Boy with Words for Skin realizes that he wants to change. He wants to put others first, learn from his peers, and let himself hope that things will get better. The Boy with Words for Skin is the first book in the 407 West Marshall Street series. Each book will advance the story but be told from a different character. Book 2 will be The Girl without Eyes.

❝She was pain in the form of the one who broke his heart.❞ All rights reserved. @ o p t i c a l i t y | 2017

SYMONE REDD comes from a long line of independent and successful black women. Living up to the impressive titles of lawyers and physicians isn't easy but Symone is determined to not be a disappointment to her family. With dreams of becoming a student at Spelman College, Symone doesn't allow herself any distractions, until she crosses paths with Zeke Morgan. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Symone wants more than anything to put the whole ordeal behind her, but when given the chance to "correct" the situation, Symone's conscious butts in and she makes a decision that may send her dreams of success up in smoke. But one thing is for sure, there is no how to book on Raising Isaiah.

16 year old Isabelle Montgomery had one mission: take care of her terminally ill mother. Beside her mother as she took her last breath, she revealed a secret. Isabelle's biological father lived, but doesn't know of her existence. After her mother loses her fight to cancer, Isabelle takes on a different mission: avoid Child Protective Services. So, she made her way to Jean, Nevada, filled with hope that her father was exactly where her mother left him 17 years ago. Jackson Montgomery never wanted children. And when he became President of The Bloody Skulls Motorcycle Club, he only cared about his club and himself. But when Isabelle comes into his bar, claiming to be his long lost daughter, he takes her in. And decided then, that he was going to raise her the only way he knew. The way of a Biker. Lucy_Pearl COPYRIGHT © 2016-2017 Ages 14+ Words 65,000+

For months Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her - and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect, pure flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...