African American Short Stories

Returning to the city that inspired his first prize-winning book, Lost in the City, Jones has filled this new collection with people who call Washington, D.C., home. Yet it is not the city's power brokers that most concern him but rather its ordinary citizens.

Do you believe in magic? Vanessa thought it could solve her problem, up until her miracle turned into a nightmare.

Malika, the wife of prominent businessman Manning Lambert, wants more out of life than riches. Her biological clock is running out at the age of thirty-five. She wants a baby. Regrettably, Manning isn’t ready for children. He’s too busy building the Lambert Empire. Will Manning discover in time that his wife’s happiness means more to him than the next acquisition? Or will his dream of having it all be his downfall in the end? This book is a standalone passionate romance with no cheating and a HEA.

In episode five of Confessions of a Police Officer, Trent and Officer Justin Landon try to keep their rendezvous a secret but it's hard when they are both under the same roof as Officer Landon's live in girlfriend, Natalie. Will she find out about her boyfriend's proclivities or will be be successful maintaining their illicit affair. Take the bribe, and I’ll let you slide deep inside. I’m Officer Landon, a straight police officer who fantasizes about being with black men. I desire to be with them intimately and romantically, but I never indulge because I’m straight, shy, and have a ...

Sabrina Anne runs a multi-billion dollar dating app. As the founder and CEO, she is used to death threats from angry customers, but never before did she think her life would actually be in danger. Deshaun Newton is an ex-Marine, harden security guard that has seen his fair share of battle. He’s not afraid of anything except telling his boss his true feelings. When ambushed by an unknown force, Deshaun’s feelings emerge for Sabrina. Protected by a man who loves her, Sabrina not only needs to survive but will discover if her feelings for Deshaun are real. Saved by Him is a quick 5k action...

Adonta can't seem to break free from the mental torture of the memory of cheating on his wife. A moment of pleasure has changed his life forever. If his wife Lydia decides to forgive him, will he forgive himself? Cheating hurts, but when Lydia find out with whom, how will they move forward? Somethings can never be undone.

The Other Kate's (TOK) African American short stories: three from the plantation and one from the space station The Right Reverend Doctor 44's Floaters Legend Uncle Texas Pete's Missing Gold Legend The Wailer and the Sea Breeze Dancer Mystery Needs of MIT Mars Institute of Technology Love Experimenters

Johnny, a seasoned player in the Detroit underworld, confronted his son, Detroit Black, over stolen goods, suspecting betrayal. Meanwhile, Sandy secretly manipulated Bobby, Shaylean’s love interest serving in Vietnam, to sway his loyalties away from Shaylean and toward herself. Through carefully planted doubts about Shaylean’s connections and hints of her own interest in him, Sandy cast herself as Bobby's ideal choice, intensifying the tension between loyalty, manipulation, and ambition in this complex family saga. Author: True Story.

Zora Neale Hurston is best remembered today for her work as a novelist, but she was also an accomplished dramatist, short story writer, and folklorist. That range of interests and styles is on full display in this collection.

Melanie and Xavier have been having the time of their lives. But Melanie swears there's something going on and she will get to the bottom of it. But Xavier is determined not to lose her. And he won't because he has a plan to make sure she stays around for a while. So does Melanie if she's proven wrong about her fears. Will she find the proof she needs to confirm her suspicions? Will Xavier be able to silence Melanie's insecurities? Find out what the future holds for these two in the third installment of Swagger So Right!

With the same unforgettable and distinctive prose on display in his other books, Airtight Willie & Me is further evidence that Iceberg Slim was an expert at capturing the language of the streets. Always compelling, sometimes funny, and often bleak, Slim gives us six slices of city life that will leave you thirsting for more.

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.

Imagine coming home to find a farewell note, an empty refrigerator, a disconnect notice from the electric company, and an eviction letter giving you 30 days to vacate the premises - all without a job to fall back on. Well, that's what happened to Africa Evans, a shy, insecure woman without a backup plan. From one bad choice to another, Africa leans on love as an escape from her dilemma. But for this girl from da hood, tough love may prove detrimental to her well-being.

Take the bribe, and I’ll let you slide deep inside. I’m Officer Landon, a straight police officer who fantasizes about being with men. My weakness is black men. I desire to be with them intimately and romantically, but I never indulge because I’m straight, shy, and have a girlfriend who would kill me if she found out. I’m tempted daily because my colleagues and the criminals we arrest are mostly men with some of the most amazing physiques I’ve ever seen. I take my job seriously, follow all the rules, and never mix business with pleasure, even though it’s tough. One morning, my ...

In the gritty streets of Detroit, loyalty and survival are everything. As Pam struggles to keep her family afloat, her brothers, Kevin and Marcus, grow restless under her watchful eye. Feeling trapped in their sister's shadow, they long for the thrill of the hustle and the power they once wielded. When a call from their street-savvy friend Rudy reignites their ambition, the brothers must decide: will they reclaim their place in the game, or will they let their sister's protective grip hold them back? As tensions rise and old connections resurface, the stakes become higher than ever. Join ...

"In a world where loyalty and survival clash, Shaylean finds herself caught between family drama and the enticing lifestyle of Detroit Black and his father, the notorious 'Johnny the Party Maker.' Struggling to escape her sister Sandy's anger and desperate for a fresh start, she gets swept up in a whirlwind of cash, secrets, and unexpected alliances. As she navigates this new path, Bobby, a soldier stationed in Vietnam, holds onto thoughts of her, hoping to return to a life that seems further out of reach. In the backdrop of money, power, and past lives, each character must find their place...

In Holler, Child’s eleven brilliant stories, LaToya Watkins presses at the bruises of guilt, love, and circumstance. Each story introduces us to a character irrevocably shaped by place and reaching toward something—hope, reconciliation, freedom. In “Cutting Horse,” the appearance of a horse in a man’s suburban backyard places a former horse breeder in trouble with the police. In “Holler, Child,” a mother is forced into an impossible position when her son gets in a kind of trouble she knows too well from the other side.

Burri is a fashion designer and icon with a biochemistry background. Her latest pieces are African inspired and crafted to touch the heart. They enable wearers to absorb nanorobotic memories and recount the stories of Black lives and forgiveness. Wenda doesn’t buy it. A protest performance artist, Wenda knows exploitation when she sees it. What she’s going to do with Burri’s breakthrough technology could, in the right hands, change race relations forever.

Just as he finds the love of his life, it seems he's run out of time. Jude knows that he is almost out of time and his love life had taken the back seat for too long. Having just a few days before becoming an illegal citizen he finds love on the London bus or so it seems. Will he be able to make it all work out when his boss offers him an unconventional conflicting way out of his illegal status?

A stunning collection of fiction, diary entries, screenplays, and scripts by the brilliant African American artist and filmmaker.