Urban Stories

Teyanna Rowe didn't join the military to prove herself. She joined to escape. To leave behind the memories she can't outrun, the family she barely speaks to, and the pain that's followed her for years. Life on base isn't perfect, but it's predictable. Structured. Safe. Then she meets Dami. Quiet. Guarded. The kind of person who notices everything but reveals nothing. Drawn together by long days, shared silences, and wounds neither of them know how to talk about, they slowly become each other's refuge in a world that never truly slows down. But healing isn't a straight path. As deployments loom, old traumas resurface, and the pressures of military life begin to weigh heavier than either expected, Teyanna is forced to confront the truth she's spent years avoiding. Because sometimes the hardest battles aren't fought on the battlefield. They're fought within yourself. Love at Base is a heartfelt military romance about love, trauma, family, healing, and finding hope when life feels impossible.

"Secrets have a way of staying unseen... until they don't."

She's sent to Atlanta for the summer to stay with her aunt after a rough school year. She expects the summer to be boring.

Bonded through illegal money and force

(𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 - 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐨

Need your love, comе stay with me tonight, uh I can't cope without my drugs 'cause I am not alright

"𝐼'𝑚 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑎 𝑓𝑢𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑢𝑝."

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At 17, one night changed everything. A crowded party. Loud music. A boy she never got the name of-just a face she could never forget. Four years later, she's 21, raising her daughter alone in Philly, doing whatever it takes to stay afloat. The father? A mystery. Just a memory burned into her mind... and eyes her daughter somehow inherited. When life pushes her to start over in Los Angeles, she isn't looking for love-she's looking for stability. But LA has a funny way of bringing the past back. Because the boy from that night? He's not just a memory anymore. He's real. He's right there. And he has no idea she exists... or that he has a daughter. Now she's stuck between protecting her peace and telling a truth that could change all of their lives forever. Some nights are unforgettable. Some choices don't stay in the past

𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 a new teacher walks into a classroom she prayed for, a mother watches her family shift beneath her feet, and a man with blood on his hands tries to keep them clean. until feelings get tangled, truths unravel, and love starts showing up in places it shouldn't.

Santiago and his Wife hire a surrogate. The arrangement is meant to be professional. But as Jade's pregnancy progresses, Santiago becomes increasingly involved. At first, it feels like care.

Imagine being only 17 years old living in the big city of Texas. 27 year old Ace, the most dangerous drug dealer of Houston, had just been released from prison for murder, and who would've known 17 year old Marsai would be the reason why he was sent away. She will run into him and face many obstacles that will try to spill her truth. Will he find out? What will be the outcome? Love or death? Witness or protection?

What is a man supposed to do when temptation is right in front of him? In the electric energy of 1984, Michael Jackson reluctantly agrees to tour with his brothers once more, despite the inner turmoil it brings. Dealing with the chaos of the Victory Tour, the constant pressure from his brothers, and the unrequited love he harbors for Diana Ross, Michael finds himself yearning for an escape from his turbulent reality. Seeking solace from the demands of his life, Michael's path crosses with that of Vitani, a resilient woman striving to make ends meet while nurturing her dreams of a better life. Vitani's world is far removed from Michael's glittering celebrity status, yet their connection becomes a forbidden yet undeniable bond that neither can resist. As their relationship deepens, Michael and Vitani navigate the complexities of their respective worlds. Michael's fame and Vitani's struggle create a tumultuous backdrop for their burgeoning romance, challenging them to reconcile their desires with the harsh realities of their lives. 'Stardust & Silk' is a poignant exploration of love, fame, and the search for genuine human connection. It delves into the heart of an unlikely and forbidden romance, set against the backdrop of the glittering yet isolating worlds of celebrity and survival. Through their journey, Michael and Vitani discover that sometimes, the most profound connections are found in the most unexpected places. Mature content 18+ *this book is strictly for adults the contents in this book is not suitable for minors, sexual nature, explicit language, mentions of drugs and violence are including in this story* -Rankings- #1 in thrillerera #6 in jacksons

Ashanti Leneé Duvan is tired. Tired of college. Tired of fake connections. Tired of people not taking her seriously. A junior in college working toward becoming a psychologist, Ashanti is already overwhelmed-and the semester barely started. Between her anxiety, academic pressure, and a love life full of unserious hoes, she's starting to wonder if she is the problem... or if people just can't handle her. Then there's Chase Tavonii Jackson. A fine, nonchalant stud with tattoos from head to toe, a successful tattoo shop, and a girlfriend she probably shouldn't have. Chase doesn't do feelings-she does distance, rules, and cheating before she can get hurt again. One slutterparty. One shared bedroom. One twenty-minute dare. Boundaries get set. Lines get crossed. And neither of them is ready for what happens when attraction turns into something real. Sometimes the people who swear they don't want you... want you the most.

" I heard about guys like you ? But I hate to break it to you baby this won't end how you think it will ." Yamaria said confidently eyeing the man in front of her " you think I'm doing this for sport ? Yea you have me mistaken ma but you peaked my interest so wassup ?" Getting straight to his point he wasn't the type of man to bullshit anyways .. " Carmelo you got plenty girls would happily let you mind fuck them I'm not her tho ." Yamaria said dismissively Was she attracted to the man of course but she knew better than to think a man like Carmelo would be anything aside from a good time .. " you're scared ." " bullshit I ain't be been scare for shit since my parents died ." Yamaria spat defensively " prove it .. one date you not feeling it I won't even look ya way again :" "one date carmelo .." What happens when yamaria ahmed and melo sands meet in passing accidentally .. It was like a force of its own when the two locked eyes .. maybe it was the way her caramel tatted skin illuminated in the summer night .. or maybe it was his chocolate skin and strong build and dangerous smile .. Carmelo was everything your mother told you to stay away from .. but for that matter so was yamaria .. she had a hard exterior from her being conditioned to survive in this cold world .. That and the life lessons given to her by her older brother turned guardian, yusef .. yuself Ahmed really came from nothing but he had no choice but to make something shake when they lost their parents in a tragic car crash leaving the two orphans .. In yusefs mind no one was good enough for his mari and he would continue to bully and wed out the weak niggas who claimed they wanted her, on her behalf until a nigga was bold enough to go toe to toe with him about her .. And what if yusef finally met his match ? How will everything unfold when yusef feels he's losing the last of the family he has ? Find out in Riot ...

❝𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞.. 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.❞ 𝐀 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐜𝐫𝐲.. 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 "𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲.. 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧." 𝐈 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐤. 𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐦. . . . Z'airee was a caretaker at a old people's home and he took care of many patients. The only thing was that it happened to be one of the few nursing in homes in NYC. So many patients wounded up from the hood where many of the patients were from different gangs. Z'airee wasn't supposed to have favorites but he always had this particular one.. Mr. Sinaloa. Heaven was a drug dealer who visited his grandpa, Tyreek Sinaloa everyday. His grandpa was everything that his parents wasn't to him. The trenches of New York was where he came from. All his mom cared about was drugs and his dad walked out on him. He grew up running the streets because his mom was too high one everything to care, with men coming in and out they house. He never had that support system so he was wit older kids for as long as he could remember. So as soon as his grandpa got custody he was good but he always knew he wanted to move out as soon as possible..Or so he thought. EXT

"The best blessings are right in front of you."

❝ 𝘪𝘧 𝘩𝘦'𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵? ❞ 𝐈'𝐌 𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓.

Ray wakes up in the middle of the night, startled by an endless dream. In it, an old lady appeared before him and said, "You will find a coin beneath your bed, and you must perform a ritual to unlock its secret." She described the steps of the ritual, ending with the words, "I'll be waiting for you on the other side." Then she bowed, vanishing into a swirl of glittering dust. Ray sat up suddenly, his spring bed creaking beneath him. Shaken by the dream, he chose to ignore the strange vision. After all, it was only a dream - or so he thought. But three days later, he discovered a coin hidden beneath his bed - exactly as the old lady had foretold. Confused and unsettled, Ray confided in his two friends. Together, they realized the coin was no ordinary object. It was the beginning of a dangerous journey into a wider world filled with secrets, mysteries to be unraveled, and an ancient curse that has transcended generations past. It became clear that Ray and his friends were not alone. They were accompanied by unexpected company, and together they set out to uncover the mysteries of the ancient cursed coin.