African American Short Stories

Parks- deep down has always known that the day would come when he had to run, taking his family with him. He thinks has prepared for everything. He is mistaken. After letting his guard down to make his wife and Erie happy, he sees his worst nightmare on the horizon. Can he escape again, or will this be the end of the road for their family. Ember- has always chosen her husband and family over what she knew was right. Her guilt is heavy yet doesn't outweigh the love she has for him and their children. As long as they are all together she can handle it. So, when Erie has a request, she grants ...

Since last Halloween, Kindle and Ebony have experienced the unexpected. Now, more than ever, both women need the men they only get to share their worlds with once a year. One evening, three beautiful, eerie young ladies appear at Kindle's door. They offer a solution to her and Ebony’s problems. Skeptically, Kindle finds it strange the three are already in the loop about what's going on with her and Ebony. As time spent with the love of their lives dwindles, Kindle and Ebony have a hard decision to make. Because this Halloween, neither can fathom another year to recur before seeing LP and ...

Women have been doing it for ages: Trying to create playdates for their husbands to hang out, get to know one another, and become fast friends. Rarely is that ever successful. But what happens when husbands try to force friendships on their wives? And it backfires? Carly can not stand Treasure and Treasure is nauseated by Carly, despite their husbands' best efforts to encourage them to become friends.They have nothing in common, they annoy one another; not to mention there is a huge ten-year age gap between them that creates boundaries. Both women are all set to call fowl and tell their ...

N. K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful and acclaimed speculative fiction authors of our time. In the first collection of her evocative short fiction, Jemisin equally challenges and delights listeners with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption.

What happens when everything around you seems perfect - your family, your health, your social status, your overall life - but all of a sudden something threatens to tear it all apart and rob you of what you've always known? This type of thing happens to many people, every day, from all walks of life. Some are able to get over it and go on with their lives. But others are not so fortunate. They find themselves stuck in their own meltdown of loss, hurt, and pain. Such is the situation in Marita L. Kinney's latest novel.

Veteran authors Ashley and JaQuavis offer up their first solo efforts, and they're hotter than ever! Along with Ayana Ellis, they introduce listeners to some "real sistas" who know how to get what they want at all costs. For these women, if it's dangerous it just means the payout will be that much sweeter.

What would Christmas be without a little Seduction? Two complete strangers enter a whirlwind of mind-blowing sex leading up to Christmas. Hot, steamy, and all so sensual is what you will get as these two strangers ignite a burning flame within. What happens when a gift neither of them expects arise? Will they make the best of the situation or will one of them run scared from what could be the best Christmas gift ever?

Ali Park would be cute, hell, even dateable, if she didn’t annoy me all the time. Everything was a competition between me and her. I was the number one student in the finance major, she was number two. Everyone knew it. Since freshman year, we’d been bitter rivals, always getting high marks in class, signing up for the same extracurricular activities, and having an enough recommendations from professors and employers to fill a book. If you looked at our resumes side by side, they’d be similar. Only a .005 gpa separated us from number one and two. I didn’t have to look to know that ...

This series is a short story collection aimed at the reader on the go. Each standalone takes you into the lives of the men and women that play in the streets risking life and limb for the almighty dollar. Some handle the heat of the life while others fold under the pressure of it all. So, take a few minutes on your lunch break or right before bed and see who is and who isn’t about that life. This story is book 5 and is titled Black Lives Matter

Queen Amira has suffered her husband's neglect and disdain since she came to be his wife. His attitude only softening the slightest bit with the birth of the two princes and heirs. With that, she has retained some of her power and love at court. But, she is still lonely and dreams of a true love of her own. Though she dare not dream it will ever come. King Deron loves women. His wife that was sent for him was barren for years. He thought he made a mistake in marrying her. He even took her lady as his mistress and had a child with her. A child that he flaunted under the queen's nose as he ...

Ever wonder what goes on in the world of your favorite author? Come follow the life of Best Selling Urban author and publisher, ZION. A world where lines get crossed and things happen as people follow their hearts, lust and greed on their way to the top. Zion and his business partner are down for whatever it takes to sign new and proven talent to their highly successful publishing house, 'Rich Gang Publishing'. With the literary industry at his feet and six figures coming in monthly, nothing and no one is out of his reach and Zion plans to partake in it all. But what happens when art ...

Zane’s erotic writing has captivated a legion of fans. Her previous short story collection not only became a best seller but also delivered fully on its promise—exploding the myth that men are more sexual in nature than women and that African American women are particularly inhibited. This second volume of Sex Chronicles is Zane’s hottest collection yet. Smart, witty, and extremely sexy, these stories are tailored to women—but perfect for lovers to share.

When power, magic, and betrayal collide, survival isn’t just instinct—it’s strategy. Shadows of Miami: A Short Story by Renee Tarot: A Gripping Urban Fantasy of Power, Secrets, and Survival Step into the dark, alluring world of Shadows of Miami, where ancient Yoruba secrets collide with the pulse of a thriving city. Nefah Pantera, a fiercely determined woman with mid-back locs and the ability to shift into a sleek black panther, is on a mission to protect the sacred knowledge of her Nigerian ancestors. But her quest to stop an influential and enigmatic clan, led by the magnetic Jeph ...

Critics have compared her work to that of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, but J. California Cooper has a warm, witty style that’s definitely her own. Each of her short stories is a gem of downhome wisdom, polished with a bit of gossip, some heartbreak, and lots of humor.

Two adventurous souls, Nadia and Keith, embark on a journey of sensual exploration as they discover their mutual desire for each other. From passionate encounters in the park to steamy roleplaying sessions at home, their love knows no bounds. They push the limits of their boundaries, indulging in various erotic acts that heighten their pleasure and deepen their connection. Their intense physical connections is complemented by an emotional bond that grows stronger with every shared moment of intimacy. As their relationship evolves, they continue to explore new ways to satisfy each other's ...

Symone Davenport is a 22-year-old college senior who has set herself up for a very secure future, but all her achievements feel more like a duty than a labor of love. It takes the help of Jaylen Richards, the handsome new choir director, to not only unlock her talent and try to bring her into the spotlight but to unlock her heart. Janice was never very thin. With a gorgeous face, personality, and brains, she isn't lacking friends, but her insecurities about her weight gain get in the way of things reaching the next level with men.

The son of Maya Angelou, Guy Johnson is a critically acclaimed author and poet in his own right. Echoes of a Distant Summer is the story of Jackson St. Clair Tremain, a San Francisco civil servant who thought he had left his old life far behind. In 1982, Jackson is summoned to Mexico to confer with his dying grandfather, the brutal hustler King Tremain. When King dies, Jackson inherits $50 million - and the unwanted attentions of a malevolent bayou crime lord named Pug DuMont.

At the most wonderful time of the year, two hearts discover that family is more than blood. When Kira Williams left the Christmas Cove Children’s Home for New York, she never dreamed she’d see her childhood best friend Xavier again. For that matter, she never dreamed she’d go back to Christmas Cove, the town where Christmas never sleeps… until Mrs. Davis asks for her help. After his adoption from the Christmas Cove Children’s Home at age eleven, Xavier Moore had everything he could ever want—family, love, security—everything except for the woman who had ruined him for all ...

In a daring and fierce debut work of fiction - the likes of which comes along once in a generation - Virginia’s landscapes, emblems, and Thomas Jefferson’s historic plantation set the stage for a cast of unforgettable characters fighting for their right to exist in America. Jocelyn Nicole Johnson’s precisely imagined debut explores burdened inheritances and extraordinary pursuits of belonging.

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