Strongblackwoman Stories

She had traveled to Seoul expecting nothing more than a summer of ordinary adventures. Instead, she found herself inside a world where silence carried more weight than words, and danger wore the face of a man who refused to let her leave. He was younger than her, colder than the city he controlled, and entirely uninterested in being anyone's idea of a hero. A kkangpae by blood and by choice, he believed protection and possession were the same language. She believed otherwise. Their first meeting was not romantic. Their first weeks were not gentle. What grew between them happened in the spaces between arguments, through rain against window glass, in the quiet of rooms where neither dared to speak first. Then she escaped, returned to the life she had promised herself, and discovered that some departures leave deeper roots than any stay. Years later, he found her again on a Charlotte street, older and guarded, walking beside a child, his eyes. The boy did not know him. The woman who had raised him alone had no intention of sharing what she had built. But the past does not remain buried simply because the surface looks peaceful, and the organization he never abandoned had a way of reaching across oceans. This is not a redemption story. It is not a story about a dangerous man becoming safe. It is the story of a woman who learned that love could exist without rescue, and a man who spent seven years searching for the only person who ever made him question what control truly costs. © _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Playing Hearts is an emotional urban fiction romance that follows Nova Joi Davis, a once hopeless romantic whose heart is shattered after her high school sweetheart betrays her. Determined never to be broken again, Nova transforms into a confident, independent woman who turns the tables on commitment-phobic men, earning the nickname "the queen of heartbreak." As four very different men compete for her attention, Nova discovers that true power isn't found in revenge but in healing, setting boundaries, and knowing her worth. Along the way, she uncovers a life-changing family secret, builds a nationally recognized leadership organization, reconciles with her past, and inspires countless women to turn their pain into purpose. Filled with humor, romance, shocking twists, personal growth, and unforgettable characters, Playing Hearts is a story about second chances, self-love, forgiveness, and finding a partner who supports your purpose instead of competing with it. It reminds readers that the greatest victory isn't making someone regret losing you-it's building a life so fulfilling that their regret no longer defines your story.

Al-mujeeb--The One Who Responds.. "I guess I was sick of holding back." "I'm tired." "Can't take it." "I've had it!" "Leave me ALONE!" "'When a black woman has reached her limit' search it, you'll find my picture." "I give up." "I've tried I just ca-" *"Yes. Yes you can." -----------This story was inspired by Malcom X. A movie well-known in America that everyone should watch. It has no relation to this movie. If you read the fine print you'll see it says All Rights Reserve which means any type of copyright of this book is against the law and I can file charges which I will if given a reason. That's all, ENJOY.-----------

Short poem peering into the mind of a strong soul.

Kaia Amina Henderson; a beautiful black teenager that has everything to offer the world- or at least had everything to offer, after the death of her long time boyfriend Mahlik, she wasn't the same ever again. Loosing hope that her heart and soul can ever be restored she finds herself- surprisingly- loving someone she never would've thought she would have loved... Herself. In order to find peace in his death she must love herself in order to love those around her, including their unborn child. Hakeem Adonijah Jones; a former basketball player who now runs the streets. Never felt no love from a female besides his mother. After over 6 years of running the streets and nearly having to be put on life support he finally realizes that he can't waste his time trying to please his father, who wants to hand his empire over to him when he's 22- which is in three months. Hakeem doesn't want to be in the "family business" and instead he wants to play basketball professionally and finally, settle down. Once these two cross paths- let's just say it didn't go as planned.

I have survived the streets that raised me. Armed with lies and a knife, I live by four rules: lying keeps you alive-truth gets you killed. Trust no one. And whatever you do, don't get caught. But I did get caught. And the only way out is to lie, lie, lie. Only he sees through the bullshit. He reads me like an open book. Game recognizes game. He knows the cons all too well. How do you con someone who makes your heart beat out of its rib cage? With only his touch, Stares at you like the sun rises and sets on you. The answer is you don't. You try not to fall in love.

Nicole is a damaged girl with a rough past to her up bringing. No matter how much she's been through she's a fighter and she's deserves everything handed to her. But her trust is low So what happens when she meets her knight and shinning amor? Will her past still haunt her or will she have a happy ending? Keep reading to find out ~Authors Note~ I know this description isn't as good as my other book but it's a good book y'all I know y'all will like it so give it a chance. Enjoy ❤️

Allow yourself to travel back 15 years into my childhood. Open up your minds,heart, and hands to a once fallen child. Allow me to let you into the memories and nightmares that I have repressed for the last 15 years. Are you ready?

"With all due respect your highness ,It was -" "You come into my kingdom , you try to get me to surrender my people,Do you think I'm stupid! " Her authoritative voice bounced of the walls of the throne room."Unless you want me to call for your execution, you will make sure ,you do not cross me again " The queen of an empire that stretched far beyond the valleys and mountain, a women that carried the weight of hundreds of tribes on her shoulders , and a leader of one of the greatest army's this world has ever seen A queen of great beauty An empress that rules the greatest empire this world would ever see. ~~~~~~~~

Being a strong Black woman isn't always empowering. Sometimes, it's exhausting. This poem uncovers the hidden pain behind the smiles, the beauty in the struggle, and the quiet journey back to self-love. Because strength without softness is a weight no one should carry alone. Strength is beautiful-until it starts to break you.

A woman over 4 centuries old discovers love, friendship, and betrayal for the first time. Until she recovers her lost memory of the people who did her harm in the past and want to continue to bury her remains. Get lost in the story of how the Blueming Chronicles all began and witness the power of the last Blueming Descendant.

I wanna know who are You Don't mean to bother you Sorry s'cuse me , who are you Don't mean to trouble you Melvitto x Gabzy ~ Stay

Davian "Dave" Easton and Monica Brooks are two people who learned how to survive long before they learned how to live. Dave is a tattoo artist in Brooklyn who built his life around protecting others. Behind his intimidating reputation is a man carrying years of anger, guilt, and pain from a childhood shaped by abuse, addiction, and responsibility that was never supposed to be his. He keeps everyone at a distance because he believes needing someone means giving them the power to hurt him. Monica is a quiet bookseller who finds comfort in stories because her own life has been filled with chapters she wishes she could rewrite. Beneath her gentle heart is a woman who has survived trauma, heartbreak, and the fear that she will never be enough to be truly loved. When their lives collide unexpectedly, neither of them expects the other person to become important. Dave sees Monica as someone who needs help, not someone he wants to save. Monica sees Dave as someone dangerous, not someone she can trust. But as they continue crossing paths, they slowly discover the person behind the walls. Through friendship, late-night conversations, laughter, arguments, and moments of honesty, Dave and Monica become the first people who truly see each other. They learn that love is not about rescuing someone from their pain-it is about standing beside them while they choose to heal. But their pasts are not finished with them. When old wounds return, they must face the things they have spent years running from: addiction, anger, abandonment, forgiveness, and the fear that they are too damaged to be loved. Concrete Roses is a story about two people who grew up surrounded by concrete but still found a way to bloom. Because sometimes love does not save you. Sometimes love simply reminds you that you are worth saving yourself.

Jace Kingston was raised to lead-built by legacy and bound to a family empire that doesn't fall. He doesn't run from the life. He controls it. But control has never given him what he really wants... something real. Then he meets Sarai Clarke. Quiet. Intelligent. Unshaken. She doesn't fear him, and she doesn't chase him-and in his world, that's rare. What starts as curiosity turns into something deeper. Something dangerous. Because love in Jace's world isn't soft. It's tested. It's exposed. And once you're in... there's no easy way out. Now Jace has to decide- Keep his empire untouched... Or risk everything for a woman who sees right through him.