He licks his lips, staring at me in the mirror. "You cut my shit right I'll pay you two bands, if not den I'm not payin." " Three bands, for doubting me and for being an ass. If I fuck up, I'll pay you for wasting your time." I added, putting my own spin on the deal. He shook his head, lifting his head lazily, " Nah, that's not how this works sweetheart. I made you a deal, and I don't negotiate eitha." I chuckled, grabbing my hair tie and putting my locs in a ponytail. " Then I guess you better find another shop to do your hair," He sighed, " You real stubborn, you know that?" I crossed my arms, " No, I just put money where my mouth is. Maybe you should do the same,"

Nylah Houston, an aspiring sports reporter has always only focused on her career and family. What happens when a girls trip to Miami brings her to cross paths with a NBA player visiting there for a few days who turns her life upside down. But will it be for better or worse ? Stay Tuned. started: August 2024

in which monique dior - better known as the internet menace "momili" - accidentally falls for a quiet actor with a dangerous smile and entirely too much patience. tyriq withers was supposed to just be another celebrity crush. then came the movie premiere. the late night texts. the lingering eye contact. and the terrifying realization that he actually saw through the "momili" persona straight to monique herself. unfortunately for everyone involved? neither of them know how to act normal.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧, 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜, 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭. 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧. - 𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐱𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚ After finding out about her boyfriend's double life, RN S'Laeya Rosewood finds herself craving a change of scenery. With her trust shattered and heart heavy, she flees to Houston and takes refuge in her Auntie La La's home, hoping for both healing and a fresh start. D1 Athlete Cassias Hale was all about football. He breathed, lived, and stayed on the field 24/7, chasing the dream of being drafted into the NFL. Nothing else mattered-until one devastating injury threatens to steal everything he's worked for. But what happens when Cassias suffers an injury and S'Laeya crosses his path-not as a fan, but as the nurse tasked with helping him recover? Two broken souls, both searching for redemption, collide in ways neither expected. Will their pain keep them guarded, or can love rewrite the game?

Temptation In Cleats. A college athlete romance where she is emotionally unavailable and meets a boy that lights up her whole world, tempting her to fall into the temptation of love.

Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

" 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡, 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐠𝐨"

" That's not fair and you know it," He gritted, " You're not the only one who blames themselves for his death." " He's dead because of me, Exodus!" I yelled before I could even stop myself, " It should've been me laying in the fucking casket, not him! If he hadn't stepped in front of me he would still be here!" " And you think I could live with myself if that happened?! You think I could even stomach the fucking thought of seeing you in a coffin?!" He yells through the door, " I wouldn't fucking forgive myself if anything ever happened to you! Hell I spent all of my fucking teenage years trying to search for you and I was praying to God ever single fucking day that you were alive, Selah!" " That was your decision to look for me!" I argued back, " I never wanted to be found! I never asked you to show up and remind me that I still have so much fucking healing to do!" " And I never wanted you to leave!" Exodus hissed, yet I could hear the betrayal in his tone. __________ In which childhood friends Exodus Kane and Selah Claire reconnect after fourteen years of no contact since her brother's death. ( * LOTS OF SEX SCENES* )

(IN) VOGUE. Musical genius, Michael Jackson falls for a 90's Supermodel.

"Noelle." He spoke. That was my first time hearing my name off his lips, and I may have lost my cool for the first time in my life. "Now that I say it, you more of a Noelle than a Nikki" he gave a goofy grin.