Urban Stories

"Secrets have a way of staying unseen... until they don't."

Bonded through illegal money and force

(𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 - 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐨

"𝐼'𝑚 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑎 𝑓𝑢𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑢𝑝."

𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 a new teacher walks into a classroom she prayed for, a mother watches her family shift beneath her feet, and a man with blood on his hands tries to keep them clean. until feelings get tangled, truths unravel, and love starts showing up in places it shouldn't.

As her age creeps up on the 30-years-old, Lenetta catches herself questioning everything she's ever considered to be her reality and what it means to her. A budding idea in the back of her mind that'd make her an independent journalist and a fresh new romance with a friend she'd never previously considered her type push her into a frenzy. In the midst of chaos, she can hear his motivational voice chanting one thing to her: Go With the Flow. Started: February 2024 Ended:

A teenage girl name Ariyah from Maryland carries the weight of heartbreak with her when she moves to Chicago - a city full of new faces and harsher realities. After being shattered by her ex too many times, she learns to keep her guard up and emotions locked away, becoming cold and nonchalant to protect herself. But Chicago isn't just another place to hide; it's where she crosses paths with Dayvon Bennett - a streetwise young man whose life is tangled in the city's dangerous rhythm. As their worlds collide, she must decide whether to let her walls fall and risk everything for love, or keep running from the pain she's known too well.

Santiago and his Wife hire a surrogate. The arrangement is meant to be professional. But as Jade's pregnancy progresses, Santiago becomes increasingly involved. At first, it feels like care.

" I heard about guys like you ? But I hate to break it to you baby this won't end how you think it will ." Yamaria said confidently eyeing the man in front of her " you think I'm doing this for sport ? Yea you have me mistaken ma but you peaked my interest so wassup ?" Getting straight to his point he wasn't the type of man to bullshit anyways .. " Carmelo you got plenty girls would happily let you mind fuck them I'm not her tho ." Yamaria said dismissively Was she attracted to the man of course but she knew better than to think a man like Carmelo would be anything aside from a good time .. " you're scared ." " bullshit I ain't be been scare for shit since my parents died ." Yamaria spat defensively " prove it .. one date you not feeling it I won't even look ya way again :" "one date carmelo .." What happens when yamaria ahmed and melo sands meet in passing accidentally .. It was like a force of its own when the two locked eyes .. maybe it was the way her caramel tatted skin illuminated in the summer night .. or maybe it was his chocolate skin and strong build and dangerous smile .. Carmelo was everything your mother told you to stay away from .. but for that matter so was yamaria .. she had a hard exterior from her being conditioned to survive in this cold world .. That and the life lessons given to her by her older brother turned guardian, yusef .. yuself Ahmed really came from nothing but he had no choice but to make something shake when they lost their parents in a tragic car crash leaving the two orphans .. In yusefs mind no one was good enough for his mari and he would continue to bully and wed out the weak niggas who claimed they wanted her, on her behalf until a nigga was bold enough to go toe to toe with him about her .. And what if yusef finally met his match ? How will everything unfold when yusef feels he's losing the last of the family he has ? Find out in Riot ...

What is a man supposed to do when temptation is right in front of him? In the electric energy of 1984, Michael Jackson reluctantly agrees to tour with his brothers once more, despite the inner turmoil it brings. Dealing with the chaos of the Victory Tour, the constant pressure from his brothers, and the unrequited love he harbors for Diana Ross, Michael finds himself yearning for an escape from his turbulent reality. Seeking solace from the demands of his life, Michael's path crosses with that of Vitani, a resilient woman striving to make ends meet while nurturing her dreams of a better life. Vitani's world is far removed from Michael's glittering celebrity status, yet their connection becomes a forbidden yet undeniable bond that neither can resist. As their relationship deepens, Michael and Vitani navigate the complexities of their respective worlds. Michael's fame and Vitani's struggle create a tumultuous backdrop for their burgeoning romance, challenging them to reconcile their desires with the harsh realities of their lives. 'Stardust & Silk' is a poignant exploration of love, fame, and the search for genuine human connection. It delves into the heart of an unlikely and forbidden romance, set against the backdrop of the glittering yet isolating worlds of celebrity and survival. Through their journey, Michael and Vitani discover that sometimes, the most profound connections are found in the most unexpected places. Mature content 18+ *this book is strictly for adults the contents in this book is not suitable for minors, sexual nature, explicit language, mentions of drugs and violence are including in this story* -Rankings- #1 in thrillerera #6 in jacksons

Ashanti Leneé Duvan is tired. Tired of college. Tired of fake connections. Tired of people not taking her seriously. A junior in college working toward becoming a psychologist, Ashanti is already overwhelmed-and the semester barely started. Between her anxiety, academic pressure, and a love life full of unserious hoes, she's starting to wonder if she is the problem... or if people just can't handle her. Then there's Chase Tavonii Jackson. A fine, nonchalant stud with tattoos from head to toe, a successful tattoo shop, and a girlfriend she probably shouldn't have. Chase doesn't do feelings-she does distance, rules, and cheating before she can get hurt again. One slutterparty. One shared bedroom. One twenty-minute dare. Boundaries get set. Lines get crossed. And neither of them is ready for what happens when attraction turns into something real. Sometimes the people who swear they don't want you... want you the most.

Imagine being only 17 years old living in the big city of Texas. 27 year old Ace, the most dangerous drug dealer of Houston, had just been released from prison for murder, and who would've known 17 year old Marsai would be the reason why he was sent away. She will run into him and face many obstacles that will try to spill her truth. Will he find out? What will be the outcome? Love or death? Witness or protection?

"The best blessings are right in front of you."

Hibiki Tachibana had lived in Tokyo for eighteen years. His dream was simple: survive high school, finish his manuscripts, and become an ordinary writer with an ordinary future. Then, on the night of his eighteenth birthday, purple static swallowed his computer screen. [Heroic Spirit Summoning System activated.] [This world is approaching destruction.] [Restore Mystery. Gather humanity's will. Rebuild the foundation of Human Order.] Before Hibiki could even process what was happening, he drew his first Heroic Spirit Card. Berserker. Ibaraki-Douji. But this was not a system that summoned Servants. It allowed him to become them. In a world where gods had faded, legends had died, and Mystery had withered to almost nothing, Hibiki found himself holding the power to bring myth back into reality. So he made a decision. If the world had no gods, he would create them. If humanity had forgotten awe, he would teach them fear. If evil hid behind money, politics, religion, and power, he would drag it into the light and let Tokyo witness the beginning of a new age. An oni walks through the night. A goddess descends beneath neon lights. Ancient kings raise their blades over modern skyscrapers. The Moon Cell, Alien Gods, Noble Phantasms, and forgotten legends begin to appear one after another, turning ordinary Japan into the first stage of a supernatural awakening. Politicians panic. Tycoons kneel. Cultists scream prayers to beings they never believed were real. And behind every miracle, every disaster, every divine revelation, sits Hibiki Tachibana, quietly watching the power of humanity's will rise higher and higher. [Emotional Value +999.] [Mystery Level has exceeded the threshold.] [Congratulations, Master. You have obtained: Divine Mystic Code - Venus, Goddess of Beauty.] [Congratulations, Master. You have obtained: Moon Cell.] The world believes gods have returned. Hibiki smiles from behind the curtain. "This is only the opening act." After all.

Ray wakes up in the middle of the night, startled by an endless dream. In it, an old lady appeared before him and said, "You will find a coin beneath your bed, and you must perform a ritual to unlock its secret." She described the steps of the ritual, ending with the words, "I'll be waiting for you on the other side." Then she bowed, vanishing into a swirl of glittering dust. Ray sat up suddenly, his spring bed creaking beneath him. Shaken by the dream, he chose to ignore the strange vision. After all, it was only a dream - or so he thought. But three days later, he discovered a coin hidden beneath his bed - exactly as the old lady had foretold. Confused and unsettled, Ray confided in his two friends. Together, they realized the coin was no ordinary object. It was the beginning of a dangerous journey into a wider world filled with secrets, mysteries to be unraveled, and an ancient curse that has transcended generations past. It became clear that Ray and his friends were not alone. They were accompanied by unexpected company, and together they set out to uncover the mysteries of the ancient cursed coin.

This expanded edition preserves the 24-chapter canon structure of the supplied manuscript while intensifying the prose toward a darker, more visual light-novel reading experience: sharper scene hooks, more sensory staging, stronger dialogue rhythm, expanded trauma interiority, Falk cutaways, and clearer moral escalation. The plot, major characters, and canon ending remain intact.

He left the life behind. Or so he thought. Kazuki was once a bosozoku-a rider who lived for speed, rebellion, and the roar of engines beneath neon skies. Now, he keeps his head down, chasing a quieter life. But the past doesn't forget. Pulled back into the underworld, Kazuki must navigate a world of crime, loyalty, and blurred morality-where doing the right thing often means becoming the very thing he tried to escape. Because some identities never fade. They echo.

A'Diamond Brown thought loving Amari would last forever. For three years, she stood beside the man everyone admired... even when the love they shared became something she barely recognized. By the time she realized some promises come wrapped in pain, walking away wasn't as easy as she imagined. Then everything changed. Now, a man with dangerous secrets and a reputation that makes an entire city whisper his name is offering her a lifeline she never expected. But in a world where loyalty is earned in blood, trust can get you killed, and love is the deadliest gamble of all... Every choice leaves a scar. Some diamonds shine. Others bleed.

Ethan Brooks has already lived the kind of life that leaves a man hollow-crushed by debt, used by the people around him, and ground down by a world that only rewards the ruthless. Then he wakes up in his shabby apartment on the eve of the 2026 World Cup and realizes the impossible: he has been given a second chance. This time, Ethan remembers everything. Every shocking upset. Every draw nobody sees coming. Every last-minute goal that sends odds exploding. What starts as one desperate bet quickly becomes a ruthless climb from broke nobody to a man sitting on more money than he ever imagined. With every win, Ethan cuts off the ex who only wants him when he can profit her, pulls his old classmate Ryan Carter into his orbit, and starts drawing the attention of bookmakers, wealthy gamblers, and powerful men who are not used to losing. But easy money is never really easy. The more Ethan wins, the more dangerous the game becomes. Bookmakers can refuse to pay. Rich rivals can turn hostile. And the fortune Ethan is building may be the very thing that paints a target on his back. Armed with nothing but memories of the future and a cold determination to never be powerless again, Ethan is ready to bet on every miracle the world refuses to believe in.

Sleep is supposed to bring peace. For Dontae, it brings nightmares. Haunted by vivid dreams that feel more like forgotten memories, a struggling musician finds himself trapped between reality and something far older than humanity itself. As ancient visions, impossible encounters, and unseen forces begin invading his waking life, Dontae is drawn into a hidden war where every soul has a purpose-and someone has already decided his fate. The Soul'z Inferno: Man Without Sleep is the first installment of an original dark fantasy saga that blends mythology, supernatural horror, urban fiction, and psychological suspense into one cinematic journey. Some nightmares end when you wake up. His are only just beginning.