Generational Stories

The Thuggish Ruggish Bone- book four of Shut Up & Listen Series: Lonnie, the eldest of his siblings, seems lost to everyone around him. But he's never been more sure of himself and what he needs. On the other hand there's Dame- he seems the most put together but his world on the inside is full of turmoil. While so completely opposite they seem, these brothers, Dame and Lonnie, will soon find that at the core, down at the bone, they couldn't be more similar. no.1 in #innercity no.2 in #innerchild no.2 in #bougie

Told through the eyes of a daughter searching for meaning in the ashes of her mother's life, Wind and Fire is a hauntingly intimate portrait of a woman who loved too hard, hurt too long, and left too soon. Amira Grace Byers was only Six when her mother, Novalee, died by suicide. In the aftermath, Amira is left with questions no one can answer and memories that won't stop speaking. Determined to understand the woman who raised her-and to finally make peace with the pain she left behind -Amira begins to write. What emerges is a breathtaking account of Novalee's life: a spirited Black girl with a too-big heart and too-little guidance, growing up in a world that mistook her tenderness for weakness. From her troubled teenage years filled with older men and whispered mistakes, to becoming a mother far too young, Novalee's story unfolds with raw beauty and quiet tragedy. Amira pieces it together not just from what she remembers, but from what was left unsaid-from journals, photographs, stories passed down, and the silence in between. As Amira writes, she begins to heal. Wind and Fire becomes more than a memoir; it becomes a letter to her mother who wasn't able to save herself and a daughter still trying to forgive herself. Heartbreaking and hopeful in equal measure, this story is a meditation on grief, generational trauma, young motherhood, and the legacy of love.

(How I heald)- A short story about a girl who goes through the woods to find herself (If only they stayed)- A Short story about a girl who losses her parents in a fire with a twist.

In the rugged, isolated mountains of Alaska, where the icy winds whisper secrets and the vast wilderness holds hidden dangers, we find our main character, Sarah Thompson. Sarah, a talented but disillusioned photojournalist, has lost her way in life after a tragic event that shattered her spirit. She seeks solace and a fresh start in a remote cabin left to her by her late grandmother. Her desire for peace, however, is dashed when she discovers a mysterious diary hidden in the cabin's attic. Intrigued, Sarah starts to read the diary's cryptic entries, which leads her to discover a long-buried family secret. As she investigates the truth, Sarah becomes entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and a decades-old unsolved murder. Sarah must confront her past, find inner strength, and navigate the treacherous wilderness to expose the truth before it consumes her.

She needed to be real...

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"Eternally Bound" is a hauntingly beautiful romance set in the enigmatic world of Utora, where destiny, family legacies, and an undeniable connection collide. Ayzal Serene, a brilliant yet unassuming engineer, finds herself inexplicably drawn to Nova Nirvana, a tall, striking man whose icy blue eyes and quiet intensity hide a past steeped in mystery. Their bond is sealed by matching infinity tattoos, a symbol of a connection that stretches across generations, yet neither fully understands the power it holds. As their worlds intertwine, Ayzal and Nova are thrust into a journey that forces them to confront the weight of their family's secrets-secrets that have long been buried but are now resurfacing with dangerous consequences. As their love grows, so does the threat of forces determined to control or destroy the bond between them. With passion, suspense, and twists that defy expectation, *"Eternally Bound"* explores the complexities of fate, free will, and the choices that define us. As Ayzal and Nova fight to rewrite their destinies, they must face the ultimate question: will their love break the chains of the past, or are they doomed to repeat history? In a world where nothing is what it seems, their journey has only just begun.

When a country is struck with an outbreak of an unknown illness, Delraths youngest heirs must search for the cure. Mia and her family are immune to the disease, and the country's rulers must do everything they can to save the people, particularly her mother. When met with past mistakes, Mia, Balasar, and Juanita must be the change for coming generations. Breaking tradition and fighting for the throne is no easy feat. © Copyright to EmeraldMeadows 2022

A family's love and routine mask an invisible battle-a psychological war waged through texts, phone calls, and the haunting legacy of generations. Nora tries to be a good mother, partner, and daughter. But as her own mother's influence creeps deeper into every decision, the boundary between care and control blurs. Her husband Mark sees the cracks forming. Their three children sense the tension, each coping in their own way as ordinary life becomes a slow-motion thriller of secrets, guilt, and manipulation. As pressure mounts, old wounds reopen, and the line between protection and possession threatens to break them all. How do you save a family when the enemy is already inside?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to go to sleep one-day and suddenly have dreams that allowed you to communicate with the passed on matriarchs within your family lineage to help you out with issues that you were facing? In In All For Love: seventeen year old Janelle is a high-school senior who's dreamed of getting: the most popular senior in her high-school: Derrick Bryant to notice her and take her to prom. However, one evening her life unexpectedly changes when she accidentally sends a direct message on Instagram to her ex-boyfriend Nathan instead of her best-friend Soraya, who was supposed to read the message prior to Janelle sending it to Derrick. Which then leads Nathan to making a deal with Janelle, that if she helps him with his essay to get into a program at Northwestern University, he will help her get Derrick to notice her and ask her to prom. As time progresses Janelle's feelings for her ex boyfriend Nathan reignites as soon as Derrick begins to make his advances. Conflicted and confused, Janelle goes to bed one evening and has a dream of her great grandmother Annette who notifies Janelle that she's currently the chosen one within their family to receive the dreams in order to help their family. However, Janelle learns secrets about her family that threatens to change the family's dynamic forever as they are being revealed.

Enough is enough.

Nobody's innocent

A tender, time-looped micro-story that blurs the line between then and now. Where memory clings like lather and the past returns with every swirl of a shaving brush.

A touching tale of love and loss told through the eyes of the rope swing.

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Generational distance can be overcome by those who take a step back to see the big picture. This story serves as a demo of a new style of writing I'm trying out that involves absolutely nothing but dialogue. Might not turn out as good as I hope, but it's my first try so we'll see where it goes.

The cover gives no warning on what the story is about. There are lies, and yes, they are bitter, but no one told the lie, they lived it. BLTS is a story about two young kids who find a forgotten species. . . A hated species and try to fix the mistakes their ancestors made in the past.

In a world of Oracles, every miracle has a receipt. For eight years, Leila M'Karo has been paying hers. As a survivor of the 2017 Kalimba Square Bombing, a tragedy that killed her human friends and shattered her life, her "receipt" comes in the form of blinding migraines and nosebleeds, the agonizing Cost for her rare temporal power. Now, in 2025, her obsessive hunt for answers finally bears fruit. She and her cousin uncover a ghost in the archives: the "Relic Signal," a hidden audio file from the day of the blast. The file proves the bombing wasn't a random act of terror. It was a calculated execution. The discovery plunges Leila into a shadow war she never knew existed, a "60-year secret war" her own grandfather, the legendary peacemaker Elias M'Karo, fought to keep buried. Hunted by a silent, mirrored agent of the shadow-organization "The Ascendants" and forced into a tense partnership with a cold, logical analyst, Leila is trapped in a deadly "cat-and-mouse" game. Her only weapon is the "ghost" images of the past; her power lets her see a power that may not be enough to stop a conspiracy that's been in motion for half a century. Leila is hunting a killer, but the Burden of Truth she's uncovered might be the most dangerous weapon of all.