Streetlit Stories

Marcus Cole thought graduating college was his fresh start. No more struggling. No more watching his mother cry over unpaid bills. No more feeling like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. But the day a group of dangerous men show up at his door . A calm, expensive, and terrifyingly polite Marcus realizes that fresh start was never his to claim. His father owed a debt. A very large, very ugly debt to people who don't forgive and never forget. Now it's his. Suddenly thrown into a world of blood money, underground clubs, and secrets buried deeper than his father's grave - Marcus has no idea how to survive. He's never thrown a punch in his life. Never broken a rule. Never looked danger in the eye. But danger is looking at him. And somewhere in the middle of running for his life - he meets her. Beautiful. Untouchable. Everything he shouldn't want. He just doesn't know yet that she's the most dangerous thing in his world. Some debts can be paid. Some will cost you everything.

Nalani had finally found peace. After walking away from a relationship that left her questioning her worth, she focused on one thing-herself. Work, family, and the quiet life she built were enough. Love wasn't even on her radar anymore. Then one night out with her friends changes everything. Kashamere isn't the type of man Nalani ever imagined getting close to. He's confident, street-smart, and known throughout Tampa for moving in circles far from the world she grew up in. But beneath the chains, reputation, and late-night lifestyle is a man who notices the small things about her that others overlook. What starts as harmless conversation slowly turns into something deeper. But Nalani's past isn't done with her yet. Her ex, Oso-the man who once broke her down piece by piece-is suddenly back around, and he's not ready to let her go. As old wounds reopen and tensions rise, Nalani finds herself caught between the life she rebuilt and the feelings she's developing for a man who comes from a completely different world. Loving Kashamere might feel right... But in his world, nothing comes without consequences. And sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is finally letting the past stay where it belon

"Carter! Put the gun down!" she screamed. The tears were streaming down my face as I pressed the steel 9 millimeter to my right temple. I'm trapped in a life of evil. Death is the only escape. Where I'm from, if you 'Blood In,' you can only 'Blood Out.' "Carter please don't do this. I love you," she said through heartbreaking tears. "We'll get through this together. I promise I'll never leave you." Her speech forced so much emotion from my inner gut. How could a woman so beautiful end up with a savage thug like me? I ain't good at nothing but running these streets. I love her with everything I have. I could still hear the ambulance sirens outside my window. No doubt they were still scraping his bloody body off of the ground. The thought alone caused more tears to fill my eyes. How can he be gone like this? "Give me the gun," she said. I didn't oblige. The gun stayed pressed on my temple. "Carter, give me the gun!" Before she could say another word, I closed my eyes tightly, feeling the warm tears run down my face. My fingers began touching the trigger as I prepared to shoot. I took a deep breath before... CLICK! the gun sounds. "Carter! No!" she screams. I'll always love her -- my Blood Diamond. Carter Jackson is fighting to protect & provide for his family as he struggles to survive in the ruthless ghettos of Los Angeles. As a member of the notorious street gang, The Bloods, every day he lives is a challenge to survive. When he finally finds love in his hometown best friend, Amanda Nicole, she vows to ride for him through these streets of violence. But when their first child is born, the struggle climaxes and all hell breaks loose. This coming-of-age story is between two teens who live dangerously in love while struggling through murder, drugs, lust, and poverty. Will Carter survive these streets? How much is a Blood Diamond truly worth? The real answer is buried in this dramatic love story. || Starring: Lucas Coly x Jacy Jordan.

to two teens (One black and one white) facing the emotional, physical and racial hardships of raising a baby in their teen years. Coming together to become parents is hard but the trials and struggles they are faced with when the baby is born is even harder. Going up against money problems, school hassles and old school mentalities. 16 & Pregnant. A interracial teen couple, raising their biracial baby.

Never the one to look for love Serenity was all about her club Pink Mimosa and money. Who knew one day that she would fall in love with one of the most ruthless niggas to grace the streets of Chicago, Quadir Richardson. Qua was never the one to look for women, It was always fuck bitches, get money until the day he walked in the club and Serenity graced the stage. She was beautiful the way she moved her body to the music. From that moment on he knew she was going to be his. Quin was all about his money and don't forget his twin, Quadir. They were them niggas to see about that product that flooded the streets. They had Chicago inherited from their father on lock. When he first laid eyes on Trinity, he wanted her bad but her smart mouth is what drew him to her. Never the one back down she constantly challenged him and that's when he knew he met his match. Who knew that the baddest best friends that walked the streets of Chicago would both fall in love with the twins with the most power.

"Through trials and tribulations, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ups and Downs, all that good shit... Baby, I got you." I say. What if you found out what was yours wasn't? What seemed nice - never was? And what you once thought was the happiest was ALWAYS sad? Would you stay with your family or leave? Read and find out what Teresa, Eric, Lia, Chrissy, Nicole, Evonne and Tia did.👌 - 💋

Tyrese Knox doesn't talk much. He doesn't need to. At seventeen, he's already learned what most adults never do: some pain doesn't scream-it simply moves in and stays. In the crowded halls of a Harlem high school, where reputations are made in seconds and silence can be mistaken for weakness, Tyrese keeps to himself. Quiet. Watchful. Untouchable on the surface. But pressure finds everyone eventually. Loyal friends, rising tensions on the block, and a past that refuses to stay buried all push against the walls he's built. When the cracks finally start to show, Tyrese is forced to confront the one person he's been avoiding most: himself. Because not all pain makes noise. And sometimes the loudest thing a person can do... is finally speak.

Discover the life of Tywona Dupree better known by her street name Juicy. In the world of prostitution; she falls for one of her clients. A preacher boy that goes by the name of Devon Garamond. When Pimp Daddy Vince finds out that this Preacher is trying to convince his Prostitute to stop turning tricks. He is led to pull the trigger... _\____________________,,__ ..../ '--│││││││││----------------------_] .../_==o ____________________ .....),---.(_(__) / ....// (\) ),------ ...//___// ../'----' / ... ./____ / ... . 💋💄 "...Seductively dressed Prostitute at it's best I wore red lipstick so that when my lips pressed... It pressed leaving a mark on my lovers chest. A sign of success. I successfully made him....her...my victims. My closest to my flesh & I'm worthless to them yes, I was Juicy. Underneath Sheets..." -Tywona aka Juicy ................................................................................................................................................................... This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ................................................................................................................................................................... © 2017 Jalissa Carter 🏅Goals Reached: -First scene published: Sept. 5, 17 -1k reads received: Oct. 15, 17 - Most Impressive Ranking in the Women of Color category - Awarded at #131 in the Street Lit category

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This not a cliche urban story. *** "Keisha. Luh, I know a bit too much about some business that you need to take care of, with Tyrone and his gang. You playin a dangerous game, you puttin my family and my girl in danger." Na'Quavious said closing in on me. His whole demenor changed, his icy cold eyes stared into mine. "How do you know what you know, Na'Quavious?" I asked. "That shit don't matter. You better get this shit settled, or who knows. One day, sum' bad might happen to yo ass shawty. Try me if you want to, don't get got." He said. His tall frame towering over me. I heard the intense heartbeat hitting against my chest. My throat got itchy, and the feeling of unease devoured me whole. "Is there a problem here, my nig?" A voice called from the hall. Me and Na'Quavious looked back to see who it was. De'Shawn. "What you gon do nigga? You gon touch her? You lay one finger on her and I swear to god ima break your fucking jaw. The fuck you thought this was?" DeShawn said walking up on Na'Quavious who got away from me in split second to walk up on De'Shawn. "Luh man, I don't want no pressure I'm tryin to protect my girl." Na'Quavious said. "So am I." DeShawn said grabbing me arm and pulling me into his arms, defensively. "You better stay away from her, you hear me Yung? I mean it" De'Shawn said. "Nigga I'm not gonna stop until shit with Tyrone and the gang settle down." Na'Quavious said walking backwards towards the hallway. Then his eyes landed on me. "Keisha, you better watch yo back. These niggas won't always be around to protect you for long." Na'Quavious said walking away. ~ This story is about a group of high school students that gets thrown into mess of conflict after their friend Na'Ryan goes missing one night. They also must face dangers after getting involved in a gang as well as maintain the inner circle. *** Warning: This book contains mature scenes, swearing, and some sad ass shit.

"It's feels as everyday I wake up with regrets, I am not even suppose to be living,breathing or alive right now. I was suppose to be dead at birth" It's a cold world and that's a fact, sometimes you just got to do what you got to do to survive these deadly streets of south side New Jersey. The streets been ruthless,heartless and cold blooded, it's gets colder by the night so you better watch your back from those you trust. You think you got what it's takes to hustle? To grind? To feel the hunger,the hurt and the pain all in the mix? You must always and I mean always lay low,don't get caught slipping and pay close attention because only one mistake could cost you tons of regrets. Now reach for for your gun, put your fingers on the trigger and pull tight letting the SECRETS,DECEITS,LIES AND BETRALE to escape in thin air to be shown in the light.

Someone was always there. Someone always protected and warned her about the drugs in the streets, but failed to mention the ones between her sheets. Being the younger sister to Jason Moore, pretty, and a fat ass can only take her so far. The streets are no joke. All she wants is revenge. She just wants to finally win on her own. Is that too much to ask? No one was there for him. He always had to bust his ass and work for whatever he wanted. Until he reached the top of the game. Now everything he wants is at the drop of a stack. Until he wants her. Everything about her enticed him. Everything about him sickened her. Will they possibly be the downfall of each other?

Leek was gone for almost ten years. No calls. No warnings. Just gone. Now he's back and everything Zariah built is about to fall apart. She has a business, a life, and a man but what she doesn't have is control over what's coming next. Because secrets don't stay hidden forever, not a son he left behind, not the life she moved on with, and definitely not the people he's about to run into. While Zariah tries to keep her past buried Andre is juggling more than he should. A family, a reputation, and a side chick who's getting way too comfortable around the wrong people. Tyla was just suppose to be business now she's everywhere she shouldn't be. Smiling in faces that would destroy her if they knew the truth. And behind it all, Dare and Andre already control everything, quiet, calculated, and untouchable. But Leek, He don't move quiet, and when loud meets power somebody always loses.

A haunted, psychological-horror novel set in a mysterious motel/hotel room where every guest disappears, but the room itself remembers

She's a curvy lawyer with everything but love. He's a tattooed hustler with secrets in the streets. Two weeks before Christmas, their worlds collide in Atlanta - will it be holiday magic or hood heartbreak?

The year was 1971, and Khalid Muhammad spoke out emphatically against the violence and drugs that plagued the Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn community, and tragically he's killed as a result of. Following soon after, a bitter, violent, vortex encircles the lives of his family. It's now 1985, and his wife Waseema struggles against all odds to hold the family down, but it all gets away from her, quickly. The oldest son, Mustapha, resorts to selling drugs; Rasheed, another sibling, gets caught up in robbing drug dealers; and a sister, Shaheeda, falls prey to the crack-cocaine and prostitution that ravages the once proud and thriving Bushwick-Hylan Projects. To only make matters worse, Rasheed and his crew rob a larger than life stash of cash and drugs from one of Brooklyn's top dope pushers, and then make plans to take down his main stash next. In the complex web and circle of events that take place next, Rasheed unwittingly stumbles on a break surrounding circumstances involving his father's death; and the web is further tangled as he finds out all too late, that unknowingly, betrayal by his lover, and his best friend hinder his quest to get closer to the ones responsible. However, his crew, and his family manage to all unite in an attempt to get from under the clutches of a phycotic drug king-pen, Carlos. In the all too thrilling, Houdini-like finish, his father's past threatens to hold on to secrets that may one day set Rasheed free from his demons. But, all is not lost as Khalid's last words are revealed; a Arabic translation for the melodramatic lunacy of Rasheed's crazed world-the only clue...dunya!

this short story is based off a two part dream i had. lol

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