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Ugly Flower, Beautiful Dream

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1920s action age chicago flapper interracial jazz mafia music roaring romance twenties

Belina Johnson, aka Honey Bee, is an 18 year old beautiful quadroon Gibson girl in the era of the roaring twenties. After rebelling against her reformist mother and leaving home to live with her flapper best friend, Marjorie Fay, she is drawn into the glitzy underground world of 1920's Chicago. At a local speakeasy she meets dangerous and compelling Johnny Gambino, a consigliere of the Capone family.  Her life is thrown into array as she is caught between her growing feelings for him, the challenges of her being a colored flapper, and the dangerous world that is devouring them whole.All Rights Reserved

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THE VACATION (ON HOLD)

Life is a complex and diverse phenomenon that encompasses the existence of living beings on earth. You can either hate life or love it. There's no in between. Willow Romano on the other hand loves it. She has the perfect life. Not once in her life did she have to lift a finger to do any kind of work. Coming from a wealthy family meant that she was born into a life of privilege and luxury. She had access to the best education, traveled around the world in private jets, attended extravagant parties, and never faced any financial struggles. Despite all these material comforts and societal privileges, Willow Romano found herself yearning for something more meaningful in life. Deep down inside she felt a sense of emptiness that no amount of wealth or extravagance could fill. She needed something or more so, someone. Harper Sánchez has her moments where she enjoys life but she also hates it. Having such a high profile job makes her feel like she's constantly under scrutiny and pressure. The demands of her career often leave her feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, despite the occasional moments of enjoyment that come with success. Harper struggles to find a balance between work and personal life, as the responsibilities of her job consume much of her time and energy. While she appreciates the opportunities that come with having a high-profile position, such as financial stability and professional recognition, Harper also grapples with feelings of isolation and burnout. The constant need to perform at a certain level takes its toll on her mental health, leading to periods where she questions if it's all worth it.