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.

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

Kareem is a 16 year old who currently lives a gang life but trying to make it out by persueing music 18+ TSK: the street kings

A Young 20 yr old girl, finds that the world she was so oblivious to is so cold. and the one person who loves her for everything she is she doesn't realize it til it's to late.

Deliver the struggle positively. ... .

(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.

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?

Dom's life

'𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.'

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.

On the come up

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

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.

"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵" ( 𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 ) READ BOOK 1 BEFORE 2 TO UNDERSTAND ‼️‼️