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Phoenix Dreams

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Time 4h 33m

Reads 225
Votes 74
Parts 67
Time 4h 33m

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Jalen Carter, a young basketball prodigy from Phoenix, has one aim in mind: to play for the Phoenix Suns. Growing up in a rough area, Jalen endures the daily challenges of living without a father and a mother who works long hours to make things meet. Jalen, on the broken asphalt courts where dreams are born, finds comfort and purpose. "Phoenix Dreams" is a remarkable story of ambition, friendship, and resilience, depicting the difficulties and achievements of a young man determined to overcome his circumstances. Will Jalen's drive and perseverance be enough to make his goals a reality, or will the streets of Phoenix embrace him as one of their own?

*This story has deep topics such as suicide, drug use, and violence.*

*There is romance in this story, but there is no smut in any way, shape, or form.*Creative Commons (CC) Attribution

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Under the Radar // Devin Booker by imimani

Nimali Persad liked to view the world from the outside in. She tended to stay to herself for the most part aside from a few of her closest friends. She is awarded a full ride scholarship to the University of Kentucky's prestigious performing arts program and things couldn't be any more perfect. That is until a certain boy comes into the picture to shake things up a bit... or maybe a lot. Devin Booker, on the other hand, was usually the center of attention. With his extraordinary basketball skills along with his good looks, he was hard to miss. While he is trying to enjoy his college life to the fullest he runs smack dab into shy little Nimali and can't seem to get over her. With all of the madness around them will they be able to fly under the radar?

Living life our way by kellyann001

Book one of the coming of age collection. Phoenix is tall like 6 foot 5 at 17 and probably still growing. Is the silent but deadly especially on the basketball court, except his sisters Robin and Dove they are his world. Brettley, captain of the basketball team lives for basketball and can't wait to get away from home when he graduates. New kids start senior year and now Brett can't get those Hazel eyes out his brain and it only gets worse for him when they become part of the basketball team. With homophobia parents, students and an uncle that's not on the up and up how will senior Year end?

Blurred Line by kaaaiiittt

Azalea, a twenty two year old college athlete, with big dreams to make it to the pros for volleyball, has never focused on dating - her main priority has always been graduating college and succeeding her way into the NVA (National Volleyball League) Ever since she was a little girl, she has followed volleyball and she plans to make it big with NO distractions, such as a boyfriend. Until she meets Dallas, the captain of the basketball team. Dallas, also a twenty two year old college athlete, has been fighting his way to become a number one draft pick for the NBA (National Basketball Association). Dallas believes he has no time for love and sticks to the "no strings attached" mindset. But, one night together could change everything. ~ A sports-romance story between two college athletes, as they both fight to succeed greatness, with nothing getting in their way.

Long Days by JuicyFruit_hehe

"It's not as easy as it seems, but it was definitely worth it." Aubrey goes to a basketball game to support her former teammates Nika Muhl vs the Connecticut Suns. She finds a female that she thinks she is dangerously in love with but she is also dangerously afraid of getting hurt once again which causes her to fall back. Aubrey hasn't been the same happy she was since her and Paige broke up but she never showed that it affected her and that's why Paige thought it say perfectly fine with her. That is until she suddenly get the urge to take how she feels about this woman to the internet. This gives her a higher chance to get this woman she can't keep off her mind.

JUST CREEPIN' by Mya2tact

"What's wrong ma?" He questioned after a few seconds when she didn't respond to him. "Do you plan on having sex with me." She rested her chin on her knees that were pulled up to her chest. "Why?" He laughed slightly. In a way, he liked watching her struggle to maintain her composure. Jourie loved sex. "Cause I want you to fuck me on the balcony." She smiled softly. --- Jourie had been set up since before she was even thought of. With a mother who owned hair salons, a father who owned auto repair shops, both being scattered all over the map in different locations, and a large family that loves her and vice versa, she had anything a girl could ever wish for and more. She lacked the stereotypical bubbly personality that people assumed came with her and the higher hierarchy status she possessed. Still, she was nothing far from normal.Determined to make her parents proud, jourie always stayed on her best behavior. Straying far away from trouble. Like a record scratching, her life is brought to a halt when jourie has no choice but to face trouble coming for her head on when a new love interest finds a way to creep into her heart. With a strong built family, she learns even the ones who don't share the blood are the closest thing to family you have. So will jourie allow her new and forbidden love interest to shatter the strong built relationship she has with her family, or will her love interest beat her to the catch and do it for her? THE DEEP ATTRACTION SEQUEL STARTED; MARCH 17th, 2024. PUBLISHED; MARCH 27th, 2024 FINISHED; JULY 22nd, 2024

Phoenix Simpson [PUBLISHED] by Jojo_B

**The Seven Deadly Simpson Brothers Series BOOK 3. SAMPLE ONLY*** Annoying neighbours. Public transport. Finding a job. All things Phoenix never had to deal with, until now. Phoenix Simpson has never lived a 'normal' life. Being the firstborn of a father who ran a notorious, illegal organisation, a life of crime is all he's ever known. However, after too many close calls, Phoenix made the choice to put his life as a top-level drug dealer behind to prevent any of his brothers getting hurt again, or worse. But it's hard to get a job with a criminal record, a previous spent conviction, and a mountain of pride. By chance, Phoenix meets someone with ties to his time in jail, a period he never talks about. Phoenix doesn't want reminders of his painful past, but Jazz Appiah is giving him a chance that no one else will. A job offer. Eventually Phoenix takes the opportunity, and it is there that he meets dance teacher Ama Asante, a woman who doesn't crumble under his dark gaze or cutting remarks. As frustrating as this is for Phoenix, he finds himself growing feelings for her, and settling into a lifestyle he never thought he'd fit into. That is, until ghosts from his past come back into play and Phoenix must make a big decision. Get back into the game, or let sleeping dogs lie? (c) Jojo B 2022. All Rights Reserved.

In the Sidelines » Damian Lillard by colouringbook

❝Do you really think that fate brought us here?❞ ❝No, I was brought here to play basketball, and you're here because you somehow ended up owning me.❞ In which two former childhood best friends from Oakland, California find themselves crossing paths on an unexpected stage: the NBA. He is the team's new star point guard, and she is making her own headlines by becoming the youngest co-owner of a professional basketball team. They soon discover that the bright lights are both a blessing and a curse, but it may not be as daunting as it seems with the help of one basketball team, several awkward moments, and the same two people that became best friends years ago.

STORM | Josh Christopher by Lalaland2525

It's a story worth reading! Featuring a lot of your favourite high school/college basketball players!

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 by mianeseia

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-Snake or someone who's fake. The world has rules but all Shy wanted to do was play by her own rules and finish her last quarter of college but unexpected shifts happen and she ends up moving from Saudi Arabia all the way to Brooklyn to be a Physical therapist for one of the rudest players on the Brooklyn nets. Not only does Shy have to deal with the disrespect but she has to deal with the constant disapproval from her parents and watch anyone who appears fake. Carter has been on the giants for three years his career had just started so when he learned the team was giving him some rookie he made it his mission to let her know she was unwelcome. He only wanted to play ball again he could care less about the Green teammates and hoes that lurked his way his eyes was on the money and he felt like Shy was in his way only way to get back on track in his book was to get a new therapist by any means necessary.

Effervescent by zeeburma

Bubbly and chubby Cara Knight's life was going pretty well. She worked hard in school, excelled in sports and was the life of the party. One chance encounter with Jayden Wellington, the basketball team captain, changes both their lives. This story is about Cara and loving herself to the fullest despite her being slightly overweight and this story is about Jayden dealing with his antisocial tendencies and letting go. She can't help it that her palms go sweaty every time he comes closer and he can't help that his heart races every time she smiles at him. Add in a bunch of amazing and loyal friends and you've got a wonderful story. It's a journey of self love, body positivity and self acceptance.

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Under the Radar // Devin Booker cover

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Under the Radar // Devin Booker

Nimali Persad liked to view the world from the outside in. She tended to stay to herself for the most part aside from a few of her closest friends. She is awarded a full ride scholarship to the University of Kentucky's prestigious performing arts program and things couldn't be any more perfect. That is until a certain boy comes into the picture to shake things up a bit... or maybe a lot. Devin Booker, on the other hand, was usually the center of attention. With his extraordinary basketball skills along with his good looks, he was hard to miss. While he is trying to enjoy his college life to the fullest he runs smack dab into shy little Nimali and can't seem to get over her. With all of the madness around them will they be able to fly under the radar?