Cover made by @-laysdiary Ajani Santos, a disciplined security expert, moves to the bustling city of Atlanta to become head of security for the influential Mayor Caldwell. Focused on his duty, Ajani is determined to keep the mayor safe and never lets emotions interfere with his work. But his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets Ever, the mayor's spirited and independent daughter. At first, their worlds clash-her free-spirited nature challenging his strict professionalism. Yet, as danger and duty bring them closer, they begin to see each other in a new light. What starts as a reluctant acquaintance turns into a surprising connection. Ajani must navigate the delicate balance between his role and his feelings, risking everything to protect not just the city, but the woman who's stolen his heart.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟒 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦 "𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫" 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐈𝐭 : All their lives, people have sworn they've seen them both somewhere before. Two Girls. Different neighborhoods. Different schools. Different lives. But nearly the same face. At first it feels like a simple coincidence. Then it starts happening too often to ignore. When the two girls finally come face to face, the resemblance is impossible to deny. What begins as confusion quickly turns into anger and suspicion as buried secrets begin to surface. Years ago, their mother gave birth to semi-identical twin girls, she was told one of them died during delivery. But the truth is far darker. One baby didn't die. She was kidnapped at birth. As the girls dig deeper into the past, they uncover a web of lies, stolen identities, and a truth that should have never stayed buried. Learning they are twins is only the beginning. Trust doesn't come easy between two strangers forced into sisterhood, and the bond they're trying to build is tested by resentment, jealousy, and the painful realization of everything that was stolen from them. But blood has a way of pulling people back together and when the truth finally comes out, the sisters will have to decide whether the life they lost is worth fighting for... or if the family they found in each other is enough.

"just somebody that can make me feel...safe" Dya'mond is a rising celebrity tattoo artist who is in a loving relationship with a celebrity rapper or so she thought but what happens when a scandal drops and she tries to end her relationship? everything goes left and she must run. While escaping she ends up in a small town in South Carolina on the side of the road with a smoking engine, a flat and a dead phone. All she wants is safety and peace. The mechanic who saves her may be that. Rylo is a mechanic and newly turned single dad after his daughter he didn't know he had gets left at his doorstep without a mother in sight. With grease stained fingers, bedroom eyes, soft words, and the perfect little girl trailing by his side. He always desired a family of his own after losing his at a young age. He tries to navigate being a new father and a business owner on his own. That was until he saves a tattooed beauty who wears her heart on her sleeve and is just tired of running. Will she find her safe haven with him? Will he get the family he always desired?

"you must've wanted something different..." Passionaè Wright never fit in no matter where she went. Being the weird girl growing up in Chicago was like asking to be picked on and pushed to be an outcast apparently. Now in college she managed to make a friend group who doesn't care about her being "weird". Going into her Junior year her friends force her to attend her first party. Everything was going great until it wasn't. When the party gets shot up and she gets separated from her friends what happens when the guy that watched her the whole party is the one who was shooting and the one that protected her from a bullet with no name. Jediah "Menace" Okaye ran the streets since he could hop off the porch on his own. He never played about his respect, loyalty, or money. You fuck with either of those things you'll have the pleasure of meeting menace. After a long standing feud with a nigga named Jodi, his opps decides to pop someone close to him. In order to send a message he crashes a party his people are throwing. Sneaking in undetected was easy. Not caring about casualties was even easy until he laid eyes on her. Now he must decide between keeping her safe and the original play. Between the streets, jealousy, and bitter ex's will he be able to fully love a girl like me?

"are we supposed to shine in this light? or is failure inevitable?..." Journi just wanted to keep her head down and in the books and get her family out the hood but her brother just can't seem to stop bringing trouble to her doorstep. So when her brother Raheem takes from the wrong one and goes into hiding, Journi is snatched by the one they call Joker as payback she then must navigate her way through college and the life she tried to escape. Once in his tower she can see he would ruin her in the worst way. She knows escaping is futile but she tries anyway. Yakhir aka Joker owns the streets of Atlanta there's nothing that slips past him so when a low level dopeboy takes something and thinks he can run off he has another thing coming. Joker snatches the one person he cares about, his baby sister to draw him out. Once he has Journi he instantly knows he's not giving her back. She's his to keep. After laying eyes on the sweet, smart and clever beauty he knows he'd paint his city red behind her. Will the inevitable keep them apart? Or will Journi and Yakhir fight for their love after the ruin? Cover Credit: @KYTHEWRITERR

See it started one day by the store...

Aaliyah Mercer never planned to catch the eye of the campus's most respected professor. She was just trying to survive her sophomore year balancing track, six siblings, and a past she never asked for. Professor Malachi Rothwell wasn't supposed to notice her.Nine years older, painfully disciplined, raised on intellect and family expectations-he never crossed lines. Not with students. Not with anyone. But over the school year, something shifts. Not all at once. Slowly. Intellectually. Quietly. Until she is the only thought he can't outrun. Their attraction grows in silence in late-night library shadows, in classroom debates that feel too charged, in the soft places where she lets him see her and the hard places he never shows anyone. One semester becomes two. Winter turns to spring. Spring becomes summer. And on chapter fifteen, a line finally breaks. Now they must survive what happens when a forbidden love becomes the only truth that makes sense.

Anahita, a talented nail artist with dreams of her own, unexpectedly crosses paths with Jeffery, their chemistry sparks amidst chaos. As their relationship deepens, Anahita finds herself pulled into Jeffery's world, where loyalty is tested, and danger lurks around every corner.

Sahle Chanel Carter, an autistic high school senior, finds herself navigating the complexities of a new school year with trepidation. Despite her father Soren's reassurances and the unwavering support of her brothers - Kasahn, Dakyan, and Xyan - she can't shake the apprehension that stems from a previous traumatic incident. However, Sahle's resilience, fueled by her family's teachings in self-defense and their unconditional love, steels her for the challenges ahead. As the semester unfolds, Sahle's quest to forge a genuine connection leads her to Ahnyx Tavari Brooks, a seemingly aloof classmate who captivates her interest. Despite his initial indifference, their shared cooking class and multiple encounters forge an undeniable bond. Sahle's determination to befriend Ahnyx is further solidified when she witnesses his transformation from a reserved loner to a vibrant, sociable individual among his friends. Concurrently, an unexpected friendship blossoms between Sahle and Pryce Savani Jones, her brother's best friend. A chance encounter born out of hunger and a malfunctioning food delivery app leads to a profound connection. As they spend more time together, exchanging stories and exploring shared interests, an undeniable attraction simmers beneath the surface. Fate, however, has other plans. When Ahnyx discovers Sahle and Pryce's intimate entanglement, a heated confrontation erupts, leaving Sahle overwhelmed and triggering an autistic episode. Her brothers, fiercely protective, rush to her aid, determined to unravel the complex web of relationships that has ensnared their beloved sister. In the aftermath, Sahle's world is forever altered as the school year progresses, Sahle faces adversity head-on, defending herself against bullies and confronting the ignorance of authority figures. In the end, Sahle's journey is a triumphant celebration of self-acceptance, resilience, and the transformative power of love in all its forms. Started: March 10, 2024 Finished:

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