Innercity Geschichten

The Thuggish Ruggish Bone- book four of Shut Up & Listen Series: Lonnie, the eldest of his siblings, seems lost to everyone around him. But he's never been more sure of himself and what he needs. On the other hand there's Dame- he seems the most put together but his world on the inside is full of turmoil. While so completely opposite they seem, these brothers, Dame and Lonnie, will soon find that at the core, down at the bone, they couldn't be more similar. no.1 in #innercity no.2 in #innerchild no.2 in #bougie

Rachel has worked in inner city crime for as long as she could remember. Whether she was a part of it or stopping it, it didn't matter to her. She always had control. Rachel finds herself suddenly diving headfirst into something she can't control and before she knows it, she discovers that everything runs deeper than she thought. As Rachel fights this monster, she finds truth within herself and a strength she didn't know she had. But she's not entirely certain she'll make it out of this fight alive.

In the heart of New Orleans, inside a smoke-filled bar where regrets linger longer than the liquor, Tavon sits with nothing but memories and a past that refuses to let him go. Once a king of the streets, now just a ghost of everything he lost, he recognizes something dangerous in two young men chasing the same throne he once held. Chi and Halo think they're different. They think they're ready. Tavon knows better. Because the game doesn't change. It just waits. "Used To Be" is a raw look at cycles, consequences, and the brutal truth about a life that only ends one way.

Writing is the only weapon Copper is willing to use. She prays she is never antagonized into anything more. Although her Dad inherited the barely affordable distressed property, she will always think of it as her grandfather's house. It is in this house, this inner-city community where she proudly, despite the distractions, write her first three books. Inspired by actual events, this is a revamped Behind the Scenes Nine-Year Journey of a published author! Episode One. Now A Limited Series. (WIP)

Author's Note: This story is a blend of fiction and non-fiction. Some chapters are inspired by real letters written to me by my nephew in September and August of 2009, while others come from my own experiences and imagination. Together, these true and imagined moments create a portrait of survival, family, and street life. UnSaid Story Of Chico is an authentic urban drama based on the real life of my nephew, Robert V. Carstarphen aka Chico, a street fashion icon from Camden, NJ. Tall, handsome, and magnetic, blessed with perfect looks, and always impeccably dressed in the freshest streetwear. His style and confidence made him stand out wherever he went. The ladies are crazy over him. He made each one feel special. Chico's friends often tried to be him, imitating his unique swag and style. They admired his confidence and the way he carried himself, but no one could truly match the original Downtown's Finest. Their attempts to copy him only fueled their jealousy even more. Their envy grew quietly, turning admiration into resentment this is more than just a story. It's a tribute to Chico's resilience, charisma, and the harsh realities of the streets that shaped and, in the end, took him.

Jay's life is shaped by the struggles of an unforgiving world. In a city where survival is never guaranteed, he's forced to confront difficult choices and the weight of his past. As danger looms and time runs short, Jay searches for peace in a world that offers little rest. A gritty, emotional story of hardship, resilience, and the hope for something better beyond the chaos.

I am MORE than just a writer of erotica, street lit, romance, vampires, paranormal, non-fiction and other genres. I write ALL GENRES, but POETRY is my first love... This is my second collection of poetry on Wattpad. THE ASHEN BLUE is the first. I was thirty five years old when I penned this. And now I share them, my Copyrighted poetry with all of you. Cover Photo from Pinterest. Just for display only. 🥈 2nd Place. Poetry. The Pink Diamonds Awards. 🏅 A Wattpad Stories Undiscovered selection for the month of October.

A junky traverses the opioid crisis, wading his way down the United States' east coast. Hitting every city he can that sells below market priced Vicodins. The story is told through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, who is simultaneously unreliable and extremely insightful, and does not seem to mind his situation, His odyssey takes him through America's seedy fringes, orbiting dark underbellies, and making questionable choices that put him in a few harrowing situations. His musings will make you laugh, and his actions will break your heart, all within the same sentence. Take the trip, and see where it goes.

A collection of excerpts, poems, proverbs, quotations that I have read and had become a part of my inner city. Credits to the rightful owners.

A 13 yrs old boy fighting to stay on the right path even though his present situation is pointing him to gangs,gun and a life of crime.

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.

She would do anything for him. He would do anything to keep her. Now, they realise just how different those feelings are, and who they benefit.

In Stonebrook, survival is the only rule. Fifteen-year-old Ezra Thomas knows how to stay invisible-at home, at school, in the streets. But when a classmate is violently attacked and Ezra sees something no one else does-a shadow curling from the bully's mouth, whispering lies that feel alive-he's forced to face a truth he's not ready for: The war isn't just in the streets. It's in the spirit. Drawn into a hidden battle between darkness and light, Ezra begins to uncover secrets buried in scripture, echoes of ancient truths, and a calling that could break him-or save everyone he loves. With a frayed Bible verse in his pocket and fear gripping his chest, Ezra must decide: will he keep running from what he sees... or will he stand and fight? Even if the first battle is in his own soul.

> He was all smoke and danger - the boy they called Fire. She was quiet storms and locked journals - the girl they barely noticed, until she didn't blink. Nobody saw it coming. Not the notes taped to her door. Not the way their names started to rhyme. Not the love story that felt too risky to speak out loud. In a city that doesn't care who gets burned, Rain touched Fire - and everything changed. A story about scars, survival, and a love so unexpected... it might just save them both.

Brandon Bailey or BB as most of his family and friends call him is a self-described comic book geek, science fiction, fantasy, cartoon, nerd. BB is a black boy growing up during the 70's in Houston, TX and uses his vast imagination to not only negotiate the sometimes challenging inner city streets but also to create a persona that does not always equal what his family, friends or even society think a black boy can aspire to be. Join BB and his wonderful imagination as he explores, leans and sometimes teaches folks about the power of believing

Poetry for the Homeless No judgement, just how it looked from one person's perspective.

A surprise excursion finds a high school athlete in a festive gay bar.

Taylor is just a regular girl trying to survive the harsh environment of inner city New York. With no money, no job, and no family, she resorts to the only thing she seems to be good at: stealing. Things look pretty grim, until one day, Taylor steals from someone much more important that she intended to, and her life gets turned around forever.

It's a different world when you get off of the freeway and onto the surface streets. Take a trip into the teeth of the city.

My genesis was never clean. It was stained with struggles, rumors, losses, and close calls. But from that mud, I built the foundation for everything that followed. The block gave me grit, the cipher gave me voice, and the hustle gave me purpose. This is where JayRone was born. Not just an artist. Not just a battle rapper. But a hustler molded by streets, sharpened by pain, and destined to turn survival into success.