Streetlit Stories

Mara Williams is twenty-four years old, drowning in debt, and running out of time. Working double shifts at Mel's 24-Hour Diner on Flatbush Avenue while her mother Clara fights cancer at Kings County Hospital, Mara exists in that brutal space between survival and collapse-too proud to beg, too desperate to keep pretending the math works. When she crosses paths with Dominic "Dom" Reyes at a Crown Heights loft party, the attraction is immediate but the danger is undeniable. Dom controls drug territory across the neighborhood with a quiet ruthlessness that commands respect from men who fear nothing, yet something about Mara pulls at him in ways he hasn't allowed himself to feel in years. What begins as a transaction-Mara making courier runs to cover her mother's bills-slowly becomes something neither of them planned for. Crown Heights is their backdrop: its brownstones and bodegas, its soca music and territorial corners, its beauty and its blood. As the rival Haitian crew led by Jean-Baptiste Laurent pushes into Dom's territory and a childhood friend's obsession turns lethal, Mara finds herself caught between the woman she was raised to be and the woman survival has made her. Keisha, her best friend, is fighting her own battle against an abusive partner. A determined detective is building a case that could imprison everyone Mara loves. Crown Heights is a slow-burning interracial love story about the price of surviving a world designed to crush you-and what it costs to find redemption once you've already paid. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R.H.

They say you never really forget your first love. They also say distance makes the heart grow fonder. That couldn't be truer for Soriyah and Mekhi. Mekhi was a hardheaded, ambitious, tough kid who grew up too fast. He wanted his peers' money and respect, and by the time he reached 27, he had gotten all he could ever dream of. A hood celebrity, some feared and respected him while others envied and hated him. On the outside, he was the man who had everything, but on the inside, there was a void that never seemed to get filled. Soriyah was the complete opposite: brains, beauty, and drive. She was determined not to let the streets swallow her whole. Instead of chasing Mekhi's fast lifestyle, she was chasing something bigger. Something better--a doctorate and a future that would allow her to raise her children better than she had been raised. At 26, she found herself making the hardest decision of her life. Homecoming season is always a trip down memory lane. A weekend of fun and adventure, or at least that was what Micah was expecting, but sometimes those memories have a way of changing everything. One party turned into bullets flying and people scattering for cover. What was chaos was frozen as Soriyah and Mekhi find each other, sparking old feelings and rekindling a forgotten friendship. Love doesn't come easy for them, as their stories were written for completely different paths. Together they face twisted tragedy, tests of loyalty, plenty of temptation, and a lesson that sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants and first loves never die.

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A girl who lost everything and leaves her house only to get hit by a car and no one helps but a boy comes and helps her and takes her to the hospital.. Once she gets released he takes her to his house and takes care of her then then start to fall for each other..... Them it jus goes from there

In Silverpoint, the snow hides everything... even the bodies. Londyn Frost controls the most exclusive escort empire in the mountains-The Silhouettes. Her world is built on luxury, secrecy, and money colder than the winter that surrounds her. From powerful politicians to wealthy men with dangerous appetites, her clients pay for discretion-and Londyn always delivers. Until one girl vanishes. Now the foundation of her empire is cracking beneath layers of lies. A crooked sheriff is closing in. A rival madam is moving on her territory. And someone from Londyn's past is blackmailing her with a truth she buried deep beneath the ice. As the snowfall thickens and enemies multiply, Londyn must protect her girls, her business, and her life. Because in Silverpoint, silhouettes talk, power always comes with a price, and winter never forgives. This time, Londyn may have to pay in blood, snow, and secrets.

I watched as tears gradually flew down her face, "tell me your lying....please" she pleaded weakly. My heart clenched seeing her in this state. "Jay...." I whispered, reaching my hand out to touch her face but she quickly pulled back and shook her head. "Please...Jay....I love..you!" My voice cracked as tears began to fall down my face. "Please don't leave me!" I stepped up to her and hugged her tight, making sure she wouldn't be able to walk away.

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One face, four lives, and a legacy written in blood. For most people, the mirror reflects a single reality. For her, it's a crowded room. Caught in a web of secrets hidden by the generation before her, she must navigate a world where her own mind is her most dangerous enemy. As the lines between her personalities blur, a dark family history begins to surface-one that proves some shadows aren't just followed; they're inherited. In a city where loyalty is a luxury and the truth is buried deep beneath the surface, can she find herself before the shadows take full control? ⚠️ ADULT CONTENT WARNING: This story is intended for audiences 18+ only. It contains explicit sexual content (smut), graphic violence, and depictions of mental health struggles/Dissociative Identity Disorder. Reader discretion is strongly advised ..if you're under the age of 18 then I'm sorry this story is not for you.

⚠⚠Third Boook⚠⚠ 15 years later and Messiah is finally out of jail and ready to see his son. With Kyrie being 16 and and Josiah 15... will Messiah find out his paternity truth? With Christina still by his side how will she feel about her job that got her and Zonique by while he was locked up? What will happen once he finds out? Jesus has two children and works full-time. With Laniyah being on her toes about Messiah... How will Jesus feel? It's always some going on Behind Closed Doors.

Most of the residents of East Wilmington, Delaware will tell you to give up hope. Troy, LaFlair, Corey and Poseidon all grew up as brothers in the streets with their own share of struggles in the Hilltop neighborhood. Instead of aspiring to be doctors or lawyers, they had dope boy dreams with schoolboy realities. Troy's stepfather Khor was the reigning King of Wilmington and it was well known throughout the city that he would pass down his grip on the streets to his son when he was ready to retire. In a crazy turn of events, he met the love of his life, Love. Meeting Troy for the first time was supposed to be casual, but his charm immediately intrigued her, she had to find out more. Venturing into unknown territory, she sought him out in his element and their mutual attraction was undeniable. LaFlair was Wilmington's prodigal son: born to two dope fiends, life in general wasn't scheduled for him to succeed. When Troy's new girlfriend Love introduced him to her best friend Becky, his fascination with the female form quickly turned from temporary playthings to something more. Known as The Lieutenant on the streets, Corey was the master of logistics, keeping each man's hands clean while they kept the streets dirty. A chance meeting with Antigone gave him a totally different outlook on life, and he wanted to do everything in his power just to see her smile. Poseidon's troubled home life was his cross to bear when it came to learning what a loving, healthy relationship looked like. After experiencing a devastating tragedy, he set his sights to purposely destroy Troy's budding relationship with Love. His actions morphed into the beginning of the end for not just a twenty plus year friendship, but their bond as brothers. Take a peek into the lives of four men who are saluted as bosses on every street corner, and the trials and tribulations brought about by the women they love.

So, you've been waiting 5 years for him to leave his wife. And, as you prepare to wait for the last time, your bestie comes back and tells you that the wife is pregnant, what do you do? Alyssa is in love with Kevin. They have been messing around even though he has a wife. But, the feeling that she gets after each and every holiday is too much for her to bare. So, she gives him an ultimatum. And, he obliges. Savannah has been trying to have a baby for years. But each time she gets pregnant, it ends up in a miscarriage. Will she be able to make her husband happy with this pregnancy? Or will he run in the arms of the woman who already has his two children? Will she and her two children by him finally get him to move in with them. Or will he stay with his pregnant wife? At the same time, they are is always more to the story. How will this story end?

The Story of Aaliyah & Dorian Vance "I walked through the dark so we could live in the light." Aaliyah Jackson was the smart girl with a plan, until she fell for a man with a past that wouldn't let him go. After a journey marked by a heartbreaking walk for freedom, the tragic loss of a child, and a war for the truth, she emerged as the Queen of a legacy built on honesty. Dorian Vance was a king of the block who realized his crown was heavy with lies. To save the woman he loved and the son who needed him, he had to burn his old life to the ground. Together, they stepped Beyond the Shadows to build a kingdom where peace is the only law.

"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.👌 - 💋

An unbelievable short story that'll leave you with your mouth wide open. I know the name Carter gets flung around a lot, but after reading this story you will actually think that these two girls are distant cousins of the Carter family you actually know. Get comfortable so you can read the story of two sisters Kali and Talin Carter.

The past is never far away. Fate forces Ashanti to face decisions that she had been running from for years. Broken relationships. Disloyalty. Stolen money. Lives and love lost. She is faced with a difficult decision: Love or Freedom. Being selfish has never been her strong suit. But she's must be if she's going to make it out unscathed. How much time has to pass before someone in the past is considered a stranger? Can a former lover ever be a stranger?

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.

If you don't love yourself, I'll make you see your own heart. -Notorious B.I.G Phylicity "Biggy" Allen wasn't you're typical seventeen going on eighteen year old girl. Her rough persona and tomboy image has constantly put a damper on her nonexistent relationship whether it be love or family, but that soon clashes once she's forced to move with her absent father after the death of her grandmother. Phylicity must adapt to a new environment, new family, and will encounter many situations that put her identity and who she truly is to the test, especially when she encounters the likes of the mysterious and notorious Lucky Daniels.

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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.

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