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In a city where ambition burns hotter than neon lights, Zaya Monroe has always believed she could have it all—success, independence, and love on her own terms. But when Kairo Steele, a dangerously charismatic mogul with a past full of shadows, walks into her life, everything she thought she knew about desire, loyalty, and power is tested. As Zaya and Kairo are drawn together by undeniable chemistry, they become entangled in a world of lavish parties, whispered secrets, and power plays that threaten to consume them both. While passion ignites in the most unexpected places, betrayal lurks around every corner, and enemies wear the faces of friends. With Maya Rivers providing both comic relief and hard truths, and Dante Cruz walking the line between protector and secret admirer, Zaya must navigate a maze of temptation, ambition, and revenge. Meanwhile, Vivienne Hale lurks in the background, scheming to take everything Zaya holds dear. Concrete Hearts is a sultry, high-stakes urban romance about the price of desire, the strength of self-worth, and the unrelenting pull of a love that could destroy—or save—you. Every chapter pulses with tension, passion, and cliffhangers that leave readers breathless and craving more.

The Beat That Raised Me Growing up in one of the roughest hoods in America, *Jaylen Carter* knew two things for sure—life was hard, and music was survival. With a single mother working double shifts and streets whispering promises of fast money and faster endings, Jaylen chose a third path: a beat-up MP3 player, a cracked phone mic, and raw talent no one believed in… yet. As violence, poverty, and peer pressure close in, Jaylen channels his pain into lyrics, creating music that speaks not just his truth, but the struggles of his entire community. Alongside friends, mentors, and unexpected allies, he fights to rise above his circumstances—not for fame, but to create a space where the unheard finally get a voice. From freestyle battles in abandoned lots to founding a youth movement that transforms lives, *The Beat That Raised Me* is a powerful, emotional journey of grit, growth, and greatness. It’s about choosing purpose over pity, using pain as power, and how one dream can rewrite an entire block’s destiny.

Lydia, who grew up with her grandmother in a remote village, was finally taken back to the wealthy mansion. Only then did she realize that this was the result of her sickly grandmother kneeling down and begging her mother, who had long become a wealthy lady. However, her mother warned her sternly in private, "You can never call me mom! You can only call me auntie! Remember that?" The moment she entered the house, her mother's son and daughter, who were born in a wealthy family, took turns picking on her and humiliating her. What greeted her was always her mother's mocking words, "They are my babies, and you are just my niece. We eat and drink well, so what if you give in to them?" She knew that her mother might do something crazy to hide her secret. Good! Nobody can be relied on! I'll rely on myself! After surviving university, the female protagonist packed her luggage and exclaimed, "What rich family? I don't care anymore!" The female protagonist ran away from home and entered the entertainment industry! With her superb acting skills, an experienced director offered her an olive branch. Thousands of fans went crazy for her. She was invited to a charity dinner by the wealthiest man on the Fortune List. Someone even bought a big screen at Times Square to celebrate her birthday. While everyone was crazy about her, a mysterious man bought all the headlines and announced, "Thank you for liking my fiancée! But, I'm the one who loves her the most!"

The dust of a small Texas town settled around Tessica Raleigh, a world away from the familiar outskirts of Dodge City, Kansas. She didn't expect much from this "Podunk" place, certainly not excitement. Her life revolved around the rhythm of the seasons, the annual harvest of wheat and corn that her family meticulously managed. Her true sanctuary wasn't a quiet room or a bustling city street; it was the cab of a combine or a tractor, the steady hum of the engine a comforting presence as she plowed and harvested the crops. Romance was a distant, practically nonexistent, concept in her demanding schedule. Her parents, meanwhile, basked in their perceived wealth from the successful harvests, seemingly oblivious to anything beyond their financial comfort. On the Triple R Ranch, Logan Ray was living a different, yet equally focused, life. His days were steeped in the traditions of the ranch, a legacy passed down by his dad and uncles. His sophomore year had been smooth sailing, and he felt no anxieties about stepping into junior year. The only real pressure came from his friends, who relentlessly teased him about getting a girlfriend. Logan, however, had his priorities set on his studies and the demanding work of the ranch. He found far more interest in the intricacies of cattle and crops than in high school dating. This focus, however, sometimes made him a target for Kale Edwards, Sawyer Edwards' oldest son, whose animosity often manifested in physical blows.

In the vibrant heart of Harlem, Maya, a talented journalist, balances her demanding career with the desire for something more. A chance encounter with Deja, a charismatic salon owner, ignites a conversation that challenges Maya's perspective and reveals a hidden ambition. "Concrete Roses" explores themes of female empowerment, self-belief, and the journey towards creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.

8 teens are put in a windowless concrete room and are forced to solve why and how they were put in the room or they will die.

"On these streets, if you don't have a name, you're just a carcass on the sidewalk." Ryder Cruz, a 22-year-old Dominican immigrant, lives off the scraps of betting money he wins in underground rings. His father was a boxer who was shot dead for gambling debts, leaving Ryder with his ailing mother. When Crowe, Harlem's borough ruler, begins to violently take over every fight club and ring in the city, Duke, a former street king, recruits Ryder to fight Crowe and unite other street fighters. But behind every punch lies grudge, blood, and ambition. Ryder must choose: rule the streets, or be buried in them.

The rose that grew from concrete Tiara Lowe has had it rough since foster care days, she eventually fell in love with one of the corner boys from her foster care house and ran away with him, wrong decisions, wrong decision. She had to endure all types of abuse and at the bare minimum, she had to stay in a separate room when Tavane had his girls over, but one day she came up with a master plan to get away from the situation, although she was scared and hadn't been out of the country she travels for hours going to a researched destination after stealing from her ex-boyfriend. what will happen now that she's in another country, with a stolen card and money, trying to find a better life she will meet obstacles and she will fall short or maybe in love but she would never give up and she. didn't even at the brink of death. Started On January 15,2021

A goblin by the name of SbUg is living a poor life in the harsh Lands of Concrete. Life everyday is a struggle, with tough conditions and even tougher opposition. Will he be able to crawl out from the dregs of society and ascend to the throne?

Daemons, Immortals, Gods of a pantheon. All things Luis never put any water into, but after a desperate depression induced jump off a building, he's chosen to be reincarnated into the spouse of an avatar of death. Now he must fight tooth and nail to keep his dignity, as his apparently 'all powerful and demanding of respect' husband is a shameless sex deviant, and has no sense of moderation.