histórias de Yardie

There are some things that are common to hemispheres, regions, or people (Indians, Chinese, etc.), while there are some things that are common to only a specific country and the people within that country and its diaspora...with my country, its no different... Come with me as we explore my country together Only in Jamaica................ Some of the things that will be said, only Jamaicans or persons with a Jamaican background will understand....I'll try my best to translate for the others as best as I can... Ps. It will be written in Standard English (except for the sayings and those will be translated)...

He was a ruthless yardie gang-boss, so why did he save the life of a policewoman? Liston Pearce is a bad man, A yardie, A drug-dealing gang-boss. A split-second decision starts a series of life-changing events that he could not have foreseen even in his wildest imagination.

This is the story of Deborah Baker, a young girl with the world at her feet, coming from a wealthy loving home Deborah's future seems like a positive one. if only life was that simple. set in 1989 and through the 90s in south-east London Deborah's life is about to hit a major speed bump as you see her life spiral out of control through her eyes. Deptford being the main location of this story it promises laughs,tears,London culture, Tragedy, and a grimy criminal underworld ready to take your soul.

Dis fulla tingz weh Jamaican do, seh and just how we stay. Full a one bag a joke too. Yuh affi be a true Jamaican fi handastan. Written in Jamaica Creole / patois.

Memories

Mikayla swallowed hard. Every week, the words cut her deeper. She had spent years begging God to take this part of her away-to make her normal. But no amount of fasting, prayer, or whispered pleas in the darkness had changed the truth. She was in love with a woman. And not just any woman-Jariyah Johnson. Jariyah was the kind of girl who stood out without trying. Her darkskin glowed in the sun, her coolie hair flowed as the breeze passed through it effortlessly, and her laugh could make even the coldest hearts melt. They had been best friends since high school, but Mikayla's feelings had shifted over the years. She tried to push them down, but it was impossible. Because Jariyah loved her back.