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In a city where loyalty is currency, and survival is never guaranteed, a crew of young hustlers learns how fast money can turn into war. Set in the heart of Detroit during a ruthless era of crack, corners, and consequences, this story follows Ron, Boon, Bones, and their circle as they rise from hungry teenagers into players navigating a world ruled by violence, betrayal, and hard decisions made too young. What starts as fast money and ambition quickly spirals into territory disputes, double-crosses, police pressure, and bloodshed. Every move carries weight. Every mistake echoes. Trust is ...

At just 34 years old, Ibrahim Traoré became the youngest head of state in the world — a soldier turned revolutionary leader who has captured global attention. In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso has faced decades of political instability, poverty, and insecurity. When Traoré rose to power in 2022, he promised not just to change, but to transform. This book tells the remarkable true story of Ibrahim Traoré’s journey: from his humble beginnings in the small town of Kera, through his years as a student and soldier, to his rise as the president of a nation in crisis. It explores ...

The Bright Side of the Block is a heartwarming, vividly told story about community, self-discovery, and the quiet power of believing in yourself. Set against the backdrop of a lively city block buzzing with summer heat, laughter, and neighborhood life, the story follows Jaylen, a thoughtful boy struggling to see his own worth in a world that celebrates louder talents. When the neighborhood basketball hoop—the heart of their block—is suddenly broken, Jaylen and his friends set out to fix it. What begins as a small problem becomes a beautiful mission that unites their entire community. ...

Little Choices, Big Consequences is a story-driven book for boys aged 7–10 that teaches the power of respect, responsibility, and good decision-making. Through 10 engaging, real-world stories, young readers meet boys from different backgrounds facing challenges at home, school, sports, and in their communities. Each story shows how small choices—like telling the truth, keeping a promise, or helping someone in need—can lead to big consequences, both good and bad. This book is not just a storybook—it’s also a practical workbook. After every story, children will find reflection ...

Raw, real, and unfiltered — Detroit Life After 15 Years Vol. 1 pulls readers deep into the heart of a man’s struggle to rebuild his life after serving hard time. After spending 15 long years behind bars, Big T returns to the only home he’s ever known — Detroit. The streets are colder, the faces are younger, and the world has changed in ways he never imagined. Still grieving the loss of his mother, whom he never got to bury, Big T must navigate a city that feels both familiar and foreign, all while battling the ghosts of his past. With the help of his loyal cousin Nice, Big T tries ...

Los Santos is more than a video game city. It’s a trap. What begins as a dream of fast cars, high-rise penthouses, and the thrill of online freedom quickly unravels into a nightmare of hackers, predators, and chaos. Grand Theft Auto V isn’t just entertainment — for millions of players, it’s an unpoliced world where children as young as seven are exposed to violence, racial slurs, sexual harassment, and predators hiding behind avatars. For ten months, I lived inside that world. I built an empire — cars, planes, businesses, and wealth — only to watch it all destroyed by modders ...

“Every sin has a price. Every secret has a cost.” Detroit’s streets never forget — and they never forgive. Nikki is a mother fighting demons she can’t put down. Her addiction has cost her everything, including the respect of her son Tee, who’s struggling to build a better life for his own child. But when tragedy strikes and old wounds are reopened, their broken family is pulled right back into the darkness they’ve been trying to escape. Meanwhile, Uncle Nice is on a mission that will shake the city to its core. A man bound by loyalty and blood, he’s out for payback — and ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years — Book 39 Survival is a plan, not a promise. Peanut, Nikkie, and Baby Tee are on the move again — but this time, it’s more than running. Pedro may have fled the country, but his reach is long, and every shadow could hide danger. The streets of Detroit become both refuge and battlefield as they navigate safe houses, burner phones, and secret routes to protect the boy who represents the family’s last chance. Every decision is a risk: trust the right people, avoid the wrong eyes, and stay off the radar of federal investigators while staying one step ahead of...

Detroit Life After 15 Years – Volume 9 plunges readers deep into the unforgiving streets of Detroit, where loyalty, survival, and betrayal collide. Nice’s suspicions about Nikki and Keith uncover secrets that threaten to ignite chaos, while Pam struggles to keep her younger brothers from spiraling further into a life of crime. Meanwhile, the streets remain unforgiving as Hurk and his crew scramble to track down a young adversary whose cunning and vengeance could upend their criminal empire. From high-stakes heists to tense family confrontations, this installment explores the fine line ...

In the shadows of Detroit’s broken streets, loyalty and survival collide. Nice, Keith, Peanut, and Johnny aren’t just hustlers—they’re architects of an empire built on risk, betrayal, and raw ambition. From backroom poker games to dirt road drop-offs, every move is dangerous and every friend could turn into an enemy. But the game isn’t just about money. It’s about power, temptation, and the cost of silence. When family ties mix with criminal dreams, secrets explode—and the streets start watching. From strip clubs to trailer parks, from high-stakes hustles to life-or-death ...

In the deadly streets stretching from Arkansas to Detroit, loyalty is just another currency — and betrayal costs everything. When Nice, a once-feared hustler, escapes from federal witness protection, he’s not running from the law — he’s running from ghosts. The game changed when his own nephew, Tee, flipped to save himself, dragging the family’s empire into the hands of the feds. Now, everyone’s scattered, every alliance shattered — and every man for himself. Peanut, Nice’s ruthless right-hand, moves through the city like a silent storm, handling unfinished business with ...

This book does more than inspire—it provides practical tools and step-by-step guidance to transform challenges into opportunity, struggle into strength, and potential into impact. It is a roadmap to reclaiming your life, cultivating discipline, and creating a legacy that transcends circumstance and empowers generations. Each chapter equips you to: Break free from destructive environments and cycles Develop resilience and emotional intelligence Build strong brotherhood and meaningful mentorship Strengthen mind, body, and spirit Achieve financial freedom and self-sufficiency Define your ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years — Book 38 Survival is a plan, not a promise. Peanut, Nikkie, and Baby Tee are on the move again — but this time, it’s more than running. Pedro may have fled the country, but his reach is long, and every shadow could hide danger. The streets of Detroit become both refuge and battlefield as they navigate safe houses, burner phones, and secret routes to protect the boy who represents the family’s last chance. Every decision is a risk: trust the right people, avoid the wrong eyes, and stay off the radar of federal investigators while staying one step ahead of...

“Every sin has a price. Every secret has a cost.” Detroit’s streets never forget — and they never forgive. Nikki is a mother fighting demons she can’t put down. Her addiction has cost her everything, including the respect of her son Tee, who’s struggling to build a better life for his own child. But when tragedy strikes and old wounds are reopened, their broken family is pulled right back into the darkness they’ve been trying to escape. Meanwhile, Uncle Nice is on a mission that will shake the city to its core. A man bound by loyalty and blood, he’s out for payback — and ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years – Part 26 In the heart of Detroit, loyalty is currency — and betrayal is deadly. When Nikki and Peanut pull off a dangerous late-night heist, they think they’ve just changed their lives forever. But every move they make sends new shockwaves through the streets — and not everyone’s going to make it out clean. A hidden safe, four kilos, and a secret too big to keep soon have the whole city watching their next move. Meanwhile, T, Nice, and Big Jin face new battles of their own — love tangled with danger, trust tested by temptation, and family ties ...

The streets don’t forgive — and neither do the people who built their names on them. Peanut hides in the shadows of the same home he grew up in, surrounded by weapons and ghosts of a violent past. He knows the end is coming — the only question is how. Across town, Terrance “Big Tee” is trying to walk away from the game for good. With his woman Ceecee and a baby on the way, he’s ready to trade fast money for a clean start. But when loyalty, greed, and unfinished business collide, one promise could cost him everything. Duane, his former connect, isn’t ready to let him go — not...

Detroit Life After 15 Years takes readers deep into the shadows of the city, where survival comes with a cost and loyalty can mean life or death. After more than a decade behind bars, old players step back into a Detroit that has changed on the surface—but the same hustles, betrayals, and dangerous alliances still lurk underneath. From hustlers trying to rebuild their empires, to women caught between love, survival, and fast money, to family ties tested by secrets and revenge—the streets never stop pulling people back in. Crack houses, back-alley deals, and motel rooms tell the story of...

In the gritty streets of Detroit, love isn’t simple—it’s a battlefield. Shailene, a young woman far from home, finds herself pulled into a world of danger, desire, and survival. With every choice, she teeters between trust and betrayal, freedom and fear, innocence and the darker side of human nature. When she crosses paths with Reggie, a man with power, charm, and secrets of his own, her life takes a turn she never anticipated. As he smooth-talks his way into her world, Shailene must navigate a maze of temptation and control, questioning who she can trust—and how far she’s willing...

"Paperback Volumes contain the full story." ("Detroit Hood Story") 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, is known for his savvy street smarts and is a character you're bound to adore. 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. Spanning 32 books, this series is a guaranteed page-...

In the unforgiving streets of Detroit, loyalty and respect are earned the hard way, and nobody knows that better than Johnny “The Party Maker.” Known for his smooth-talking charm and sharp street smarts, Johnny runs his life like a well-oiled operation, from dodging red lights on 8 Mile to filling orders no ordinary man would dare. But when he brings his son, Jeffrey—better known as Detroit Black—on his latest scheme, things get complicated. With Shailene along to give them a low-key look and a stash of pills in tow, this ride to Southfield quickly turns into more than just a trip ...