African American Short Stories

Tales of the Out & the Gone reflects the astounding evolution of America's most provocative literary anti-hero. The first section of the audiobook, War Stories, offers six stories enmeshed in the vola-tile politics of the 1970s and 1980s. The second section, Tales of the Out & the Gone, reveals Amiri Baraka's increasing literary adventurousness, combining an unpredictable language play with a passion for abstraction and psychological exploration.

White cream swirled into black coffee. In these two stories, the white alpha billionaires are intent on finding their black goddesses and making them their own by having a mixed race baby. Can these curvy black ladies give their white billionaires everything they desire? The stories: 1. My Body Is His 2. Surrender: The White Billionaire's Lover Warning: These stories have very naughty scenes between hunky white billionaires and their dark, exotic lovers. Adult readers only.

I was another black girl dumped by my boyfriend so he could be with some white chick. All alone, I was pretty sure my life was heading nowhere…until I met him. Gabe the sexiest white guy I had ever seen and he wanted to take care of me. But he had a secret. He wasn't just a normal rich white guy…he was CEO of a huge oil empire and heir to a multi-billion dollar fortune. Can this black girl's cinderella story really have a happily ever after? Warning: This story contains naughty scenes between a white billionaire and curvy black lady. Adult readers only.

Justin C. Key has long been obsessed with monsters. Reading R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps as a kid, he imagined himself battling monsters and mayhem to a triumphant end. But when watching Scream 2, in which the movie’s only Black couple is promptly killed off, he realized that the Black and Brown characters in his favorite genre were almost always the victim or villain—if they were portrayed at all.

The man of the house plays favorites and I'm determined to catch his eye and win his heart. But what's a girl to do to show that she's the one he should want? I've got an idea and it's sure to catch his attention… Warning: This is a hot taboo story with naughty themes and very dirty scenes. Adult readers only.

Side-splittingly funny, spine-chillingly spooky, this companion to a Newbery Honor - winning anthology The Dark Thirty is filled with bad characters who know exactly how to charm. From the author's note that takes us back to McKissack's own childhood when she would listen to stories told on her front porch...to the captivating introductions to each tale, in which the storyteller introduces himself and sets the stage for what follows...to the 10 entertaining tales themselves, here is a worthy successor to McKissack's The Dark Thirty.

Cleis Press's Best Lesbian Erotica and Best Women's Erotica series top bestseller lists, raising and exceeding the standards and expectations of readers of erotic fiction with each new edition. Now the African-American women's erotica market will discover the same level of literate, provocative sex writing in this debut collection of a new series. Best Black Women's Erotica showcases the hottest, most arousing, and most surprising erotic literature by African-American women writers.

For successful African American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved since childhood, a thriving company, three wonderful children. But Zoe feels helpless in the grip of an overpowering addiction—to sex.

Established by the leaders of the country's only successful slave revolt in the mid-19th century, Cross River still evokes the fierce rhythms of its founding. In lyrical prose and singular dialect, a saga beats forward that echoes the fables carried down for generations - like the screecher birds who swoop down for their periodic sacrifice, and the water women who lure men to wet deaths.

Mary Williams He’s way out of my league. Perfect brown combover. Flawless smile. A figure sculpted like a Greek god. I never thought I’d have a chance with him, a man who is the envy of men and the want of women. Then, he asked me to Christmas dinner. I can’t handle my excitement as I knock on his mom’s door. Is this for real? Ryan Evans I’ve wanted her since the day I laid eyes on her. She’s beautiful with gorgeous light brown skin forming a voluptuous pear shape and a radiant smile. She takes my breath away every time. When my mom pushed me to bring her to Christmas dinner, I ...

Negus: A Compilation of African-American Science Fiction short stories and flash fiction will satisfy conspiracy theorists, sci-fi lovers, and urban fiction fans. Whether you're obsessed with aliens, astronomy, pineal gland decalcification, crystals, or life before birth and after death, Negus hits a home run with out-of-this-world content that'll leave you in deep thought about life and this planet we call home.

The collection contains 12 provocative tales that explore the emotional and mental terrain of a diverse cast of characters, from the innocent to the insane. In each, Jones displays her unflinching ability to dive into the most treacherous of psyches and circumstances: the title story examines the identity and relationship conundrums of a Black man who can pass for white, earning him the name “White Rat” as an infant; “The Women” follows a girl whose mother brings a line of female lovers to live in their home.

Sade: I haven't done a lot of dating since my jerk fiance cheated on me two years ago, but I have a very full life: a great family, a fulfilling job, and a home in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Then my big brother introduces me to his mysterious writer friend from LA.. I'm falling fast, but I don't know if I can risk my heart again. What if this gorgeous, sensitive guy isn't what he seems to be?

A girl who believes in UFOs; a boy who might have finally found his Prince Charming; a hopeful performer who dreams of being cast in her school’s production of The Sound of Music; a misunderstood magician of sorts with a power she doesn’t quite understand. These plotlines and many more compose the eclectic stories found within the pages of this dynamic, exciting, and expansive collection featuring exclusively Black characters.

What if you were raised to be a hooker and, worst of all, your father was your pimp? In "Keepin' It in the Family", this isn't just a nightmare for the Collins daughters, this is reality. Raised without the guidance of their mother, Diamond, Essence, and Chanel were forced onto the streets at a very young age. They were expected to make that money by any means necessary or face the wrath of their daddy, Dallas Collins. Can the girls band together to free themselves from Dallas?

When these mocha beauties catch the eye of a wealthy white man, their lives will never be the same. Can the girls accept their lovers' seed and make him a black baby, or will the passion be too much to handle? These two stories are packed full of hot, naughty action. 1. My Body Is His by Sandra Bosslin 2. A Black Baby For My Billionaire by LaShaunda Brown Warning: These books might be too hot for you to read without a change of panties. Adult readers only.

'From the Ugly Duckling to the Beautiful Swan' is a short story of a girl (Annabelle's) experiences growing up with a much more beautiful sister (Bridgett). Her sister was not only more beautiful but was the elder of the two so she was also more catered to by their parents and grandparents. Despite this, Annabelle always knew she wanted to live a life of elegance. She hated that her sister always got the most desirable boys and the best presents but she always loved her unconditionally anyway. Annabelle's journey from Ugly to Beautiful Swan is a life account that many women can relate too. ...

In this inaugural season of the series, you'll delve into Urban Fiction at its finest. Each character is a protagonist in their own right. Big Tee returns home after serving a 15-year sentence in an Arkansas State Prison. His nephew Nice, known for his savvy street smarts, is a character you're bound to love. Nikki, equally streetwise, tragically becomes the reason for Big Tee's demise. Due to the fans' adoration of Big Tee, I introduced his son into the narrative. With 32 books in the series, it's guaranteed to keep you turning pages. For avid readers, I offer book volumes, typically ...

Take a trip into theheart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautifulbackdrop of Brazil.... Two weeks in Rio - surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.

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.