Innercity cerita

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

Third collection of poetry I've written from a source of experience, love, heartbreak, joy, happiness and pain. It chronicles my life in my 30s as an openly bisexual black male, finding his way. ↘️↘️↘️⬇️⬇️⬇️↙️↙️↙️ Photo credit from paintingwithdiamondskits.com POETRY BOOKS: THE ASHEN BLUE PORCELAIN PORCUPINES

Kendra Smithens spent her entire life believing that the technologically advanced city, New York, was the only way of living. And that the only way to make it better is to be upgraded from the rusty Outer City to the exclusive Inner City. But is it? Can she escape the heavily guarded New York using the help of a strange boy? Will she trust him enough to use his help? And will she finally find a place where she won't have to listen to the cogs?

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.

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.

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.

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.

On My Block: Monse and Cesar Cesar was born and raised into the Santos nothing was gonna change that. He was prepared for it his whole life and honestly kind of excited when it was his time to join. Monse lived in Inglewood her whole life but her dad said he "needed a change of scenery", they moved to Freeridge right across the street from what could only be described as the worst house in the neighborhood. She sees a boy about her age lives there but she can tell he isn't a good guy. Something about Monse calls his attention and he wants to find out what it is.

> 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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

The Rea Estate family, now calling themselves the Gore family in honor of Dr. Gore, have become infamous heroes in Easternport, known by the Townies for their bravery in the South End fiasco, but to the Serpent Society who rule the city, they are deviants who threaten the authority of the government. And at the center of the Serpent aristocracy, Ian Fusch broods over the growing support for the wiley Gore family leader, Mikkel, who has been rounding up a strange group of "friends" on the dirtier side of Center City.

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.

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.

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.

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