Blackvoices Stories

°We Count More Than Coins° This is a collection of poems that speak the truth of lives often unseen. It tells the stories of Miro, Maris, Tavian, and others children facing struggles, carrying dreams, and holding onto hope. Through simple words and heartfelt voices, these poems reveal pain, strength, love, and the quiet power within. They remind us that we are worth more than what we have in our pockets, that our hearts and dreams matter most. *Read their stories, Feel their voices, Remember we count more than coins.*

THE TWELVE Albany, Georgia. A city full of hustlers, church folks, athletes, addicts, dreamers, fighters, single mothers, deadbeat fathers, good people, bad people, and everybody in between. Born in 1978 to a seventeen-year-old mother, Jeremiah King enters a world where survival comes before comfort and reputation can follow you for a lifetime. Raised in a struggling neighborhood by family, friends, and a community that never forgets, Jeremiah grows up alongside his loyal crew, navigating poverty, school, family drama, street politics, first loves, heartbreaks, victories, and losses. At his side is Andre "Dre" Rollins, a once-in-a-generation athlete whose talent could take him anywhere if the streets don't claim him first. Waiting somewhere in the city is Luna Carter, a girl whose path will one day become forever connected to Jeremiah's. As the years pass, Albany changes. Families rise and fall. Friendships are tested. Secrets spread faster than truth. Some people escape their circumstances. Others become trapped by them. Through it all, Jeremiah must decide what kind of man he wants to become and what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind. Because one day, Jeremiah and Luna will create something bigger than themselves. The Twelve. A sweeping Southern coming-of-age saga about family, loyalty, love, reputation, survival, and the generations that come after us. In Albany, everybody knows your name. And the city never forgets.

Just something to get my writing spirit in gear! I am a Pinterest-aholic and saw that they have some interesting prompts and ideas there. Mostly from Tumblr but I found them on Pinterest, hence the title. So, here you go; some random short stories/one shots inspired by the prompts I found there. Not sure if all will be DC-related but you should know me by now; chances are 97% that they will be.

An essay by poet and writer Troy R. Jackson.

Black Atlas is a speculative fiction anthology that reimagines pivotal moments in Black history through a blend of real events and bold fictional twists. From slavery-era time travel to present-day reckonings, each story explores a different "what if" - rewriting the past, reclaiming the present, and reshaping the future. What if you could stop a tragedy? What if one conversation changed everything? What if history wasn't finished? These are not just stories - they are alternate routes, speculative rebellions, and echoes of lives that might have been.

Skella Smith, an aspiring novelist, wants to write her way out of poverty with a new and exciting idea about the state of Earth and its diminutive standing among the Sol system that has yet to come to her. Tesh, her brother and a journalist, endeavors to understand the lives of the Legacies, humanity's richest people, and give those who still live on Earth a glimpse into their foreign existence. The siblings, separated by millions of miles, come to find that the galaxy and their own home of Earth are far from what they imagined.

Mercer High School is a breeding ground for oversexed teens. The male student body harbors a Hit Book detailing their sexual escapades with the girls. When the girls find out, instead of getting mad, they get even by making a Hit Book of their own. What could possibly go wrong?

A collection of poetry straight from my heart. TW: Some of the poetry is linked to what is going on in current day America and how I feel as a Black woman with everything. Police brutality is mentioned.

"A collection of poems tracing my journey through survival, growth, hope, and reflection. Each day, a new entry-a thought, a feeling, a piece of me. These are my words, finally set free."

The Last Bell Before the Bite" In the heart of New Orleans, two high school brothers are just trying to survive the streets, the system, and each other. Tyree, the younger, wild one, is caught up in hood dreams and group chat beefs that go too far. Malik, the older brother, just wants peace-but carrying family pressure, street tension, and secrets makes peace feel impossible. When a fight after school turns deadly, one brother disappears... only to return with a strange hunger and secrets that can't be explained. Inspired by true events, The Last Bell Before the Bite is an urban supernatural story about grief, guilt, hood survival, and the monsters we become-by choice or by bite.

In the dusty streets of Sebokeng, Vaal Triangle, a young boy navigates the fractured world of township life, where early morning bus shifts, backyard shacks, and echoing sirens form the rhythm of daily survival. Life continues bleak, vibrant, and indifferent-but something sinister stirs beneath the surface. As friends talk soccer, stolen kisses, and street tournaments, whispers spread of a name no one dares speak aloud - Velaphi. A chilling mystery unfolds as a brutal tavern fight ends in silence and shadows, and secrets from the past begin to awaken. Through the eyes of a teenage boy juggling school, siblings, and his mother's silent resilience, we're pulled into a hauntingly real narrative of broken systems, buried truths, and the growing fear of what - or who - Velaphi really is. Raw. Real. Rooted in South African township reality.

In which he learns that his place in the world isn't as secure as he thought. In which he learns that the problem runs deeper than his family. In which they learn that their skin dark as night, their facial features hardened by the life they've lived, their humanity never acknowledged is warped by society to brand them as valueless.

A collection of thoughts provoked by the current and past climate of our nation. Speaking from the mind and soul giving hope to future.

In the heart of the city, where survival is a daily struggle and love often hides behind hardship, Malik Carter rises from the chaos with one guiding light-his mother, Brenda. Dear Mama is a gripping, emotional journey through the life of a young Black man shaped by poverty, pain, and a mother's unconditional love. Brenda, a woman with her own demons, fights tooth and nail to raise her son with dignity and purpose. From late nights working dead-end jobs to sheltering Malik from the streets, her strength becomes the foundation of his transformation. As Malik grows older, temptation pulls at him, violence lurks around every corner, and anger threatens to consume him-but Brenda's voice, her sacrifices, and her quiet resilience never leave his heart. When Malik returns home years later, now a successful man, he's forced to face the past he tried to forget-and the woman who made him everything he is. Dear Mama is a powerful tribute to the women who fight for their children when the world gives them nothing. It's a story of love, redemption, and the bond that can never be broken.

"Truth Hurts" is a raw and reflective conversation between two souls ... or maybe, two sides of the same one. It's poetry wrapped in emotion, built on fear, hope, pressure, and survival. This piece explores what it feels like to mentor others while barely holding yourself together, to dream big while being haunted by doubt, and to live in a world that doesn't always make space for peace. Some truths are uncomfortable but they still need to be said.

Walk into the home of my thoughts and you would only see me as I am. Not me as I hope to be, not me as you hope me to be, just me. Let these poems be a reflection of that space

After a long and tiring day at karate class, Melody-our spirited little adventurer-comes home feeling frustrated and ready to quit. "Maybe I'm not strong enough," she whispers, slumping at the dinner table. Her mother smiles gently, prepares her a warm meal, and says, "Let me tell you about some women who never gave up." What follows is a magical, cozy, and inspiring bedtime journey where Melody listens to true stories of powerful warrior queens, fierce revolutionaries, fearless leaders, and brave defenders of their people. Each night, a new story is told-one chapter per historical woman-showcasing how real-life "sheroes" faced battles, protected their people, and changed history forever. The book combines vivid storytelling, history, and magic through Melody's imagination. As she dreams, she often sees herself standing alongside these women-learning, fighting, and growing stronger.

When Preta turns on the mic, the truth gets loud. Between the streets that shaped her and the men who tried to silence her, she builds a podcast where pain becomes power - and every episode hits like a confession on fire. But when a girl from her past resurfaces, Preta must decide: expose the world... or finally expose herself.

A remembrance about a girl fighting to freedom and fighting for family

the amalgamation of my emotions and experiences put into words the best way I know how through spoken word and short stories.