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Volume X: The Industry of Chemical Artistry - or - The Age of Rockism

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Having survived the general collapse of power, Deacon Burton returns to carry on the tale of rebuilding the crew. However, with no war to fight, she’s fallen into a state of drug induced stupor and disarray. Reduced to the rank of glorified groupie she wastes her days and nights supporting the boys’ local band at the bar. When her father’s health takes an unexpected turn for the worst, she must straighten up and be the sister she never intended to be. An overbearing older brother and unruly younger sister leave Deacon in the middle of an involuntary detox. When the complications seem at their height, the Ransom family returns again to complicate things. With the war ended, even a crime boss needs entertainment, and Dacien Ransom refuses to give up on her favorite plaything – Deacon.  As Deacon’s life collapses, the neighborly Edward Dorrance searches for meaning in the history of the streets, forging his own artistic character that could forever alter what it means to suffer. As the two struggle against overwhelming enemies bent on their destruction, each must emerge to play their respective roles as saint and sinner to the community.All Rights Reserved

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Just Tell Me Why by FiddleFishSticks_

In the aftermath of a global pandemic where trust is a now a luxury; Daphne, an introverted but resilient girl must face the harsh reality with her younger sister, Ava. Daphne's world is thrown into further chaos after she is caught from stealing from the notorious gang leader, Logan. As she becomes entangled in Logan's dangerous world, she discovers a dark side of him that both terrifies and intrigues her. Despite his threats and manipulation, Logan finds himself falling deeply in love with Daphne, trapping her with fear and coercion. Suddenly, an inevitable threat lurks nearby. Will they succumb to the crashing chaos of the world around them or find strength through their electrifying journey?

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Spencer King vows his life to Chicago's Southside gang with hopes of escaping a shattered life, but when he meets Adrienne Jackson, a girl new to the city and the niece of the police chief, she threatens everything he's worked hard for- his rank in the gang, his relationship with his brothers, and control over his morality. ***** When Spencer King vows his life to Chicago's Southside gang, he doesn't know-or-care that the new leader has a secret vendetta. Southside is Spencer's family. His only hope to escape a shattered life. What does a little crime matter if it keeps his new family together? Then, he meets Adrienne Jackson, a girl new to the city and the niece of the police chief, and she is about to threaten everything he's worked hard for-his rank in the gang, his relationship with his Southside brothers, and his control over his emotions. Adrienne has her own dark secrets that she is hiding from the world so when she is pulled into Spencer's dangerous life, she isn't afraid- she's seen evil before. After some time, Adrienne realizes Spencer is losing himself to the gang, and suddenly their love could be his only saving grace. Unfortunately, it may be too late. Warning: The following content contains violence, the making and selling of illicit drugs, and criminal activity. There are also scenes with sexual tones. If you are sensitive to any of these, I would proceed with caution. Cover by The Lovely @LazyBrew Copyright © 2017 Taylor Hallon

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Volume IX: The Art of Sauntering Vaguely by EpidemicZero

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