Innercity Stories

𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Mechanic is a coming-of-age novel set in early 2000s Oakland, following sixteen-year-old JayJohnson as he returns home from juvenile detention and tries to rebuild his life under the reluctant mentorship of Reggie, his late father's old friend and the owner of a neighborhood auto shop. With one foot still tangled in the streets-friends chasing fast money and reputations-and the other stepping toward GED classes, honest work, and an emerging connection with Maya, an aspiring artist, Jay finds himself at a crossroads. As his world tests whether he can change, Mechanic explores the quiet resilience it takes to break cycles, build trust, and become the kind of man you weren't supposed to be.

In this one shot, Cara, the brilliant university undergraduate, battles poverty, discrimination and the inner city demons of violence and senseless killing while guarding her dream of a better life for herself and her family.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In one fateful night two men's paths will collide. Christopher Davis is a hardworking man who works twelve hour shifts at a produce shipping company, he also is a young man with a beautiful fiancé and even more beautiful 4 month old daughter. Kamar Drew is a notorious criminal who's arrest record started when he was at the tender age of 14. He's recently released after serving a five year sentence for drug possession, after receiving his second strike Kamar has vowed to never return to prison no matter what he has to do. These two men will have to rely on each other to survive or at least see their families one more time

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.

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.

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.