Comeup Stories

Portland's Number 11 follows the life of Jalen Cross, a 66" point guard who rose from the gang-ridden streets of Downton, Chicago, to NBA superstardom. The memoir traces his journey from a rough, chaotic childhood to discovering basketball as a lifeline, a tool for survival, and ultimately, a path to greatness. Readers witness his relentless work ethic, his struggles against poverty and violence, and the choices that defined him. Through gritty dialogue, intense street courts, high school battles, and the pressures of professional basketball, Jalen's story explores loyalty, resilience, and the pursuit of a legacy. The narrative culminates in his record-breaking career in Portland, his loyalty to one team, multiple MVPS and championships, and the statue that immortalizes him outside the arena. It's a story about more than basketball - it's about survival, ambition, and the making of a legend.

Dom's life

(Book 1)Welcome to Mic Check: The Come Up-where legends, rising stars, and bold personalities collide in a raw, unfiltered look at life in and around the music industry. From longtime friends navigating fame to fresh faces chasing their shot, this cast isn't just trying to make music-they're trying to make history. But with old flames, hidden beefs, broken bonds, and unexpected reunions, the road to the top is anything but smooth. Friendships will be tested, careers will be on the line, and everyone's true intentions will come to light. This isn't just about the come up-it's about who survives it.

Malaysia is a outspoken girl and will put you in your place wherever, whenever. She soon meets a guy by the name of Jaquees. He is just the same way but 10x worse. They both are bi polar towards each other. One second they need each other, one second they can't stand each other. Read to see if they work out their problems or tbeyvpart ways.

She's always been insecure. Never really left her comfort zone when it came to boys. But when she meets Matt she forgets all of her boundaries and insecurities.

If you gon shoot...make sure you don't miss!

This book is about a girl named Zabrianna Michaels who is the coolest girl in school. Everyone adores her. She is 17, light-skinned, 5'0, 100 lbs. (barely) has long red hair, and a big booty. Even though she is practically an open book, she doesn't want anyone to know what happened to her. Hope you read and enjoy the book.

After Corbin's death, kinny feels as if something's changed in Oakland. He continuously uncovers pieces to what he finds, which leads him to venture all around the western side of the u.s. looking for awnsers, and trying to bring Corbin's death to justice.

Kayla carter gets raped and pregnant at 16. Has her handsome son Bentley at 17. She's now 18 and starting her senior year. With her brother being deeply involved in the streets and only a couple of friends to turn to, what will become of Kayla as she tries to make a better life for her and her family the LEGAL way. Will she finally be able to trust again? Or will it be just a waste of time?

'𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.'

Deliver the struggle positively. ... .

Ever heard of yahoo yahoo? 419? No? Well you've definitely heard about internet fraud and we ALL know the country notorious for it, but who started and how did it spread across Nigeria? Zikora Zimuzo is born into a family fractured by poverty and his mother, a resilient woman burdened by five children from different fathers, has always fought to keep them afloat. But it is Zikora's eldest sister, Adaeze, who has been his rock-until her marriage to a violent military man and her subsequent battle with diabetes threaten to upend everything. As Zikora enters the university of Benin on a hard-earned scholarship, he finds himself thrust into a world of new opportunities and hidden dangers. It is here that he gets close to his secondary school senior,Munachi A.K.A Moon, a charismatic yet enigmatic figure deeply entangled in the notorious cult known as the Gentlemen of Edo. Drawn into their orbit, Zikora is soon caught in a web of rivalries with other cults-the Fineboys, the Vultures, and the Daughters of Delilah-each vying for power and influence. His thirst for money and a better life propels him into the Gentlemen's fold, where loyalty is tested, and betrayal lurks around every corner. When Zikora is isolated from his old life, he finds an unexpected ally in Demilade, a carry over student in his class. Together, they embark on a perilous journey into the world of online fraud, using his wits and her desperation to carve out a future in a society that offers few gainful employment after graduation. As Zikora's choices lead him further into the shadows, he must confront the question: At what cost will he achieve his dreams? This is a gripping tale of survival, ambition, and the choices that define us. Set against the backdrop of a city teetering on the edge, it explores the lengths one 19 year old man will go to escape the past and secure a future, even if it means risking everything he holds dear.

"Tahani We better stop playing Before we mess around and someone gets hurt I don't want nobody but you" Tahani and Silas grew up in Detroit not having much. They grew always wondering when their next meal was gonna be or if they were gonna have a roof over their head. Now Tahani and Silas are both adults with different things going on in life. Tahani is in love with Silas but does he feel the same way?

he's the only one that understands me. she's the only one that understands me.

Struggle was an understatement when it came to Luna. After her mother abandons her and she stuck raising her baby brother on her own in the projects. Luna starred off working three Jobs only off on Sundays soon a new shoe store opened named Foot madness. Luna began working there making just enough to survive and put herself in school. With all this going on Luke's mental help isn't well as she's very insecure bit very intelligent. What hapoens when she meets the ruler of the richest in the street game Ice?

2 young teens from a small town fall in love but later on down the road things took a sharp turn