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Running in Reverse

cocopuffprincess

Reads 95
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Parts 4
Time 33m

Reads 95
Votes 5
Parts 4
Time 33m

cocopuffprincess

Mature

africanamerican black blacklit blerd comedy comingofage drama fluff modern nerd romance sliceoflife suburbs ya youngadult

After her brother is killed in a case of mistaken identity by an officer, quiet gamer and former track star Jewel Johnson and her family move from Louisiana to Virginia and try to adjust to the cultural differences.  There, Jewel falls for her English teacher's quirky but sweet son Zion. There is only one problem. Her English teacher cannot stand her because of her activism and because she's "too dark" for her son.
 Will Jewel be able to stomach dealing with colorism and racism while also learning to deal with her own internal demons since her twin brother's death? Or will her junior prove to be a bigger challenge than she thought?All Rights Reserved

africanamerican black blacklit blerd comedy comingofage drama fluff modern nerd romance sliceoflife suburbs ya youngadult

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Guns & Roses || (August Alsina) by WaveyKi

"Sometimes you run into the right person at the wrong time, and things don't always turn out how there expected to be. There may be love but love doesn't over power the act of negativity" 22-year-old Carina Thompson lives a carefree L.A. lifestyle, yet beneath the surface, she struggles with the same confusion many young people face-wounds from childhood, uncertainty about her future, and untapped potential. Young, broken, and talented, she drifts through life, letting it take her wherever it may. Growing up with a high-class father meant living a high-class lifestyle, but everything changes when she crosses paths with Quincy Alsina, a 22-year-old Louisiana native from the streets. He's the opposite of her in many ways-yet eerily similar to the men in her family. Their friendship quickly turns into something deeper, but their relationship is plagued with issues. The real problem? Neither of them understands that communication and listening are the keys to a healthy relationship. And if it's not healthy... isn't it just a waste of time? Can a honeymoon stage ever last forever? Will you ask me to marry you? Was this all a game or are we really in love?

Finding happiness (previously known as Billionaire playboy's secret past) by black_white2001

Two stubborn people, different lives a terrible situation that brings them together and changes their lives forever. Maya is an 18 year old girl trying to live a normal life in a war torn country. She catches the eye of an Army man (Knox) who's on his last tour of duty. When sexual sparks start to fly between them, some unsavoury characters notice and they put Maya's life in danger. Knox is forced to choose in an instant to stand for duty or a girl he's beginning to like, thereby starting his own war. Knox is relieved of his duties and leaves a heartbroken Maya with a present that constantly reminds her of her real first love. She doesn't know where Knox is, except he is an American soldier. Life takes an awful turn that sees Maya and her family in a Refugee Camp in Kenya. Conditions in a refugee camp are terrible and not at all what she expected. The camp doesn't seem to offer any protection except to harbour some criminals. In the meantime, Knox returns to America and he leaves the army. He returns to help run his family's multi-billion dollar businesses. He has no clue what happened to Maya or where she is. Maya has no clue where Knox is or that he has the means to get her out of her current situation. She works hard, she's determined and she survives all that life is throwing her way. She grows as an independent, confident woman with something to prove. Her luck turns around when her family is accepted as refugees to America. Will she look for Knox? How will they meet? Would he remember her? Read and enjoy the journey Maya is carving for herself and her family to freedom and happiness. Maya's journey to happiness starts here. © 2016 black_white2001. All rights reserved. **************************************** Please read, comment and vote. I'll try and update every week and will answer all questions. xxx

Disarming Dakota | ✓ by sumeyawrites

Why wasn't I moving anymore? I'd gone still, muddled as what I should do. My eyes swept up off my body and on to the boy, catching a breath in my throat when he smirked in my direction, flicking two fingers two in the air. "Hi," I read his lips. Helplessly, I become entangled in his soft spoken greeting, taking the first leap to the captivating boy in the corner. I decided he was beautiful enough to become my distraction. My own little addiction until I left the safety of the pretend world we were all playing make-believe in. --------- Right when Silvia Ellington is about to start her senior year, her mother decides to have her move in with her aloof father and his "perfect" family in California. She promises to be on her best behavior, and for the most part, she's able to keep her snappy attitude in check...until she ends up going to a party one chilly night. In the adolescent madness, she finds a tattooed boy named Dakota. He's ungodly tall and has crystal blue eyes that can sway any good girl to do bad things. When they first meet, he makes it his job to show that he doesn't like Silvia. And he's got reasons. All she has to do is disarm this bad boy and unlock the secrets he's keeping deep inside. Before they know it, Silvia and Dakota embark on an emotional roller-coaster of a relationship that is bound to ruin a few lives. But when Silvia's own secrets come knocking on her door, will it tear them apart or will love prevail? HIGHEST RANKING: #1 in Action #2 in Humor #2 in Teen Fiction #1 in Drama #8 in Romance

Encounter by illestkia

"Love is just a word until you find someone who gives it meaning." Mahalia Lawson is a twenty-two year old college sophomore with a big heart. She would give anything to fall in love. Too sweet and too giving, she decides to change that. After the breakup with her ex, her heart shatters. She vows to never let anyone that close to her again. Keyon Williams is the love of Mahalia's life who sadly, broke her heart. He doesn't know who he wants more. He wants badly to fix things with Mahalia but he knows he can't stop the streets from calling. His attitude will get the best of him and one drastic decision will change his life forever. Zaire Harris is a twenty-five year old hothead. He doesn't like to listen and often gets into trouble. His heart is set on good intentions but the words he says are venomous. He isn't attracted to Mahalia at first because she's "too big" because he's used to the usual slim girls. Then, he realizes that she might be his only shot at one true love. Will Zaire take advantage of Mahalia or is Mahalia torn between the two?

Dabbling in Danger by Plumpsugarplum

He straightens his posture, his tone is even, voice calm and his eyes soften. "If," he raises a finger at me, slows his speech slightly and enunciates more. "I recieve more than a little trouble from you. I will, give you what you deserve. That is my final word." He quickly spins away from me and walks down the hall to the other side of the house. (Disclaimer: Chapters contain mature language, frequent mention of alcohol and marijuana, sexual content/language, and infidelity.) So very close to adulthood, Malina is having a blast tearing shit up with a smile on her face. When slapped with a notice of expulsion from school, she is given the option to complete senior year elsewhere. This is where things get difficult. The school and foster parents Malina begrudgingly went home to, somehow contacted Tiana, Malina's estranged sister. Having absolutely no contact for years, Malina is forced under the roof and guardianship of Tiana and Adeen, Tiana's husband.. The change causes old wounds to be torn open and internalized emotions to be unleashed. Adeen finds himself stuck between desperately keeping his wife together and preventing his wife's sister from wreaking havoc on everything around.

Tinder, Love and Care by HiPaul2

Hyacinthe Claiborne is simple. She's an introvert, a foodie, and can't go a day without reading a good book. But between classes and daily naps, she's come to the conclusion that she's wasting her college experience. So, when a dare makes her create a Tinder profile, Hyacinthe isn't worried. After all, it's not like she'll fall in love. Justice Davis is complex. He's made it his mission to do everything that could possibly end up on a bucket list, including making a Tinder profile. He barely uses it anyway, but Hyacinthe is making an offer he can't refuse. ---- Best rankings: #2 in Contemporary #1 in Black Love The cover and the story are created by me, so please uphold the copyright (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED). Thanks for the support.

The Demon Nerd & The Mystery Girl by Miss_Rosario

Nathan Howland. Not your average everyday student. Unless having the title of 'The Demon' is average. An aggressive nerd is not one you'd meet any day. No one dares to dethrone this dominat teen who ironically wants to graduate peacefully. Your typical popular attractive guy who hates girls with a ✨passion✨. What happens when a daunting girl approaches him without quivering in trepidation? Jadrianne Clarke. Say she's unique or say she's abnormal. No one knows why she's the way she is. Unreadable & unpredictable. Popular yet keeps to herself. Guys want her; girls idolize her. She leaves people wondering: who is she? In some cases, what is she? A beautiful mystery prince as one would describe. Showing no interest until she moves into a new neighbourhood and enters a new school and encounters a certain grumpy male? [Inspired from Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama] #2 - mysterygirl (07/09/2022) #9 - witty (25/03/2021) #106 - nerd (13/10/2020) #780 - highschool (30/09/2020)

𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 by mianeseia

Valentine is 22 and just graduated college with a PHD in Child Development. After her parents died on her birthday and she was thrown into the foster system she developed a passion for kids and their mental capacities. Her life was regular to her nothing out of the normal or too outrageous. She didn't have friends besides her work buddy who was a bit eccentric. She didn't have a boyfriend because of her fear of abuse after her last boyfriend and foster family. She was plain, dull, and simple. Until she met Quincy Quincy was a known felon in the neighborhood. He murdered two cops in a shootout but thanks to great lawyers he got out in 6 years. Then he went back for armed robbery after someone stole from him and he stole it back (in blood) that got him 4 months. His last crime was assaulting a teacher because allegedly the teacher made a threat at his 11 year old daughter. The man barely made it out of a coma and didn't sue or get police involved lucky for Quincy because he was on his third strike anymore and he wasn't coming home. He only heard Valentine's voice once and ever since he'd been keen on making her his.

One Tough Cookie [COMPLETED ✔] by ajuren

"Parker, what have I done to deserve this?, infact, I don't care what it is, I'm sorry. Please just go" "What do you mean?" he looked confused ............ "Relax Amy, we just want to be friends" Ben said "Why?, we've been in this school for more than two years, why do you want to be friends now?, expecially when its our last year here" ************ Amy Monroe is just another high school student, she doesn't like drama, extra attention or tiring situations. She only has two friends and has no intension of changing that, So what happens? when two new characters walk into her life claiming they want to be 'friends', And what if? one of those characters has an hidden agenda, and that hidden agenda is love? This is a short book about friendship, love and friendzones. There will be sparks, stupidity, oblivion, little clichés and if we're lucky, we might also find love somewhere in the mix, So give it a try and have a little laugh. WARNING: ■ this book has not been edited, there are probably alot of grammatical errors or spelling mistakes ■ there's also a little bit of cussing in this book, so readers discretion is advised [hehe always wanted to say that] Anyways, hope you all enjoy the book, thanks✌

Fire and Ash by rayjaysuckaa

While being crushed by the weight of poverty, violence, hierarchies, and the odds that always seem stacked against them, a group of friends struggle to stay afloat. When a girl from the other side of town forces her way into their tight-knit group, the narrative begins to shift as they form an unusual bond. But tensions run high in the streets and, when someone they love is ripped away, they're willing to burn everything down around them in the name of vengeance. And she becomes the bait. When you don't know who to trust, who's out for your blood, or what threat lurks around every corner, how do you keep your sanity intact? The instinctual need for survival, the feral need for revenge, or the desperate need for love... Which one is powerful enough to prevail? (18+ violence, explicit language, sexual themes, racial themes)

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Guns & Roses || (August Alsina) cover

Finding happiness (previously known as Billionaire playboy's secret past) cover

Disarming Dakota | ✓ cover

Encounter cover

Dabbling in Danger cover

Tinder, Love and Care cover

The Demon Nerd & The Mystery Girl cover

𝘝𝘢𝘭�𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 cover

One Tough Cookie [COMPLETED ✔] cover

Fire and Ash cover

Guns & Roses || (August Alsina)

"Sometimes you run into the right person at the wrong time, and things don't always turn out how there expected to be. There may be love but love doesn't over power the act of negativity" 22-year-old Carina Thompson lives a carefree L.A. lifestyle, yet beneath the surface, she struggles with the same confusion many young people face-wounds from childhood, uncertainty about her future, and untapped potential. Young, broken, and talented, she drifts through life, letting it take her wherever it may. Growing up with a high-class father meant living a high-class lifestyle, but everything changes when she crosses paths with Quincy Alsina, a 22-year-old Louisiana native from the streets. He's the opposite of her in many ways-yet eerily similar to the men in her family. Their friendship quickly turns into something deeper, but their relationship is plagued with issues. The real problem? Neither of them understands that communication and listening are the keys to a healthy relationship. And if it's not healthy... isn't it just a waste of time? Can a honeymoon stage ever last forever? Will you ask me to marry you? Was this all a game or are we really in love?