Afro-Bougie Blues

A Collection of Short Fiction

By: Lauren Wilson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Twelve powerful, deeply human stories capturing the heart, struggle, and resilience of Black life. Afro Bougie Blues invites readers into intimate, unfiltered moments where ordinary men and women confront heartbreak, trauma, identity, generational wounds, and the decisions that shape their destinies. Meet Alexis, who longs for motherhood but must wrestle with a painful past before embracing her future. Walk with Rodney, a Gulf War veteran trying to silence memories that refuse to release him. Witness BeBe transform her life and her sense of worth, one courageous step at a time. Listen as three daughters share their father’s truths after his passing, revealing how love is remembered long after loss. Told with honesty and emotional depth, each story explores themes of love, resilience, healing, and the complicated beauty of being human. Whether navigating addiction, colorism, betrayal, PTSD, or first love, every character in Afro Bougie Blues invites readers to see themselves, feel deeply, and reflect boldly. This collection is perfect for readers who crave character driven stories, emotional truths, and narratives that stay with you long after the final page.