Ivory Nicole Klein was 23 when her life completely changed. First, she's got a bit problem. Not financially, but romantically. Her relationship with Derek falls through and she wants nothing more than to finally find someone for her. She yearns for a simpler time where dating apps didn't complicate her love life, but the times begin to change. For Ivory, that is, as she unexpectedly wakes up in 1982 on the streets on Encino, CA. Lost and alone, it seems she's truly hit a science-fiction rock bottom, but then she meets him: Michael Jackson. And from there, her new life begins. But she knows where this ends... Michael is world famous and he passes away too soon. Meanwhile, Ivory's family, including her dear twin sister Ira, are back in 2026, missing her. What ever shall she do? Can her life still work out? (P.S: this story is fictional. While I'm doing my best to make many aspects of it reflect reality correctly, it's difficult to nail every detail. Additionally, many names, places, and other parts of this story have been created to sound real, to make the story immersive, but are entirely fictional. I hope you enjoy!)

When fifteen-year-old Amina Washington leaves behind the only home she's ever known in Detroit for a quiet neighborhood in Encino, California, she promises herself one thing: no distractions. With strict parents, a dream of becoming a pediatrician, and no interest in the flashy world of fame, music, fashion, and the entertainment world is the last thing on her mind. Then she meets the boy who lives across the street. Sixteen-year-old Jermaine Jackson is everything Amina wants to avoid a rising star whose life is filled with rehearsals, screaming fans, and constant attention. But behind the cameras and sold-out shows is just another teenager trying to hold onto a normal life. What begins as an unexpected friendship between two neighbors slowly blossoms into a love neither of them saw coming. From Friday night football games and cheer performances to late-night phone calls, handwritten letters, neighborhood walks, and the pressures of growing up in two completely different worlds, Amina and Jermaine learn that love isn't always enough to protect you from time, ambition, and the choices life demands. Because sometimes your first love isn't meant to be your forever... ...even if they'll always be the one who lives next door in your heart. A 1970s coming-of-age romance inspired by the era of the Jackson 5, filled with nostalgia, family, laughter, heartbreak, and the kind of love that changes you long after it's gone.