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"Kabo and Kabe face down Zara for victory in their battle competit ion. They both dig deep, but do they have what it takes to come out on top? Then, with the battle and the showcase over, Kabo's attention shifts to the dance arena contest, where Ichirin will have another chance at making their mark on the national stage--but only if they can get through the regional prelims first"--

"Kaboku and Wanda take the dance floor in their own respective dance battles, and they soon learn that competition and cooperation are both just ways of sharing what's in your heart. Kaboku and Kabeya show up for their B-Boy battle, where figuring out a team name is only the first of their problems. They soon find themselves running into old firends, old antagonists--and at least one fearsome dancer who seems to have it out for Kabaya...if he and Kaboku are goiin gto make it to the top of the contest, they'll have to figure out how to understand each other on the fly, or they might just get buried in the first round! Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Wanda is turning heads at Assay's showcase practice, and earning more than a little jealousy along the way. But when her fellow dancers see how devoted she is to her craft, they begin to open up to her, and new friendships seem like they could start to bloom..."--

About Downtown Stories: In the fall of 2010, the staff of Downtown Books & Coffee decided to start a contest that would showcase the creativity, talent and storytelling ability of its local community. The Downtown Stories Contest took in short story submissions of all genres from all ages. Once a month, a winner was chosen who received a gift from the store as well as their own place in this anthology that includes stories from all of the winners. About Downtown Books & Coffee: Downtown Books & Coffee is an independently owned bookstore that was founded in the summer of 2010 to provide Auburn, NY with a wide selection of books, quality coffee, and a warm atmosphere. With a strong focus on "keeping it local," they offer many books written by and about Auburn community members, past and present. Whenever you're in town, be sure to stop by the local bookstore, browse the titles, chat with the friendly staff, and don't forget to... GET BOOKED DOWNTOWN. The Stories: Strangers by MJ Daspit Army of the Gnomes by Lillian Svitavsky The Old Barn by Paula Tardibone All My Fault by Marie Viggiano The Angel's Wings by Mary Gentner Not All Just Fun and Games by Mallorie Dygert To Try Men's Souls by Karin Beers A Sprig of Hemlock by Karin Beers Before Too Long by Francine Gregory Lester Meets Malik by Gregory Frank Idealistic Dreamers by Rachel Carrozziere An Unexpected Visit by Karin Beers

"While Wanda pursues a part in Assay s dance showcase, Kabo will have to decide whether he wants to forge ahead with hip-hop, or if the siren call of breakdancing will make him part of Kabe s circle. He d better choose fast though, because there s an all-B-Boy competition coming up, and Kabe wants Kabo to partner with him but only if he can polish his breakdancing basics before the battle! Meanwhile, Kabo isn t the only one facing his own insecurities On-chan reveals she has her own bouts of self-doubt and shows Kabo her secret to dealing with them. Meanwhile, Wanda throws herself into the showcase, but will she be able to prove herself among Assay s handpicked dancers, or will she discover that the big star of a backwaters high school is just another face in the crowd when it comes to the wider world of dance?"--Provided by publisher.

"Kabeya and Iori set out to finish what they ve started on the dance floor, and, in the course of their showdown, end up learning more about each other and themselves than they ever thought possible. Even after the winner of the battle is decided, though, the night s not over. There s still the team contest, and it s going to take everything and everyone Ichirin s got to face down the competition. Then, after Wanda receives a startling offer that could help launch her dance career, Kaboku finds himself struggling between his awe for her and his jealousy a feeling he ll have to cope with lest it threaten their friendship. How did Wanda get where she is, though? And what or who pushed her to reach for those heights?"--Provided by publisher.

"The semifinals pit Kabo against Kabeya, challenging the young, inexperienced dancer to confront a street-smart opponent who's made battling his life's mission. As if the contest wasn't lopsided enough, Kabeya adds insult to injury when he taunts Kabo, covering his eyes and refusing to watch him dance. But what's he really hiding under that mask? Iori, meanwhile, has a serious talk with Assay, and discovers a kindred spirit. He then makes a wager that will put an extra spring in his step as he battles his way through the night, but Iori's next opponent is looking to take him down a notch. Can dance bridge the gap between styles, worldviews, and former friends?"--Back cover.

"The dance competition continues, with Wanda squaring off against a young man who tries to taunt her into making a mistake. She manages to stand her ground, and the sight of Wanda dancing once again sparks something inside of Kabo that cements how he feels about dancing--and Wanda. As he faces his own insecurities in the contest, Kabo comes to a realization about how he needs to approach his dancing. Will it be enough to save him from defeat at the hands (and feet, and arms, and whirling torsos...) of more experienced dancers? And he's not the only one who has some soul-searching to do--after being pitted against a talented friend, Iori will have to dig deep and find a style that's uniquely his own if he wants to step and prove that he has what it takes to challenge Assay..."--

"The moment has come for Kabo and Wanda's first dance competition. They've worked hard and prepared well, but they'll have to face the best from other schools if they hope to emerge victorious. No matter what happens, there will be lessons they can learn and ways they can improve their dancing, if they're willing to find them. But that's not the only kind of competition going down. When Kabo walks into club one day to discover a completely unexpected showdown in progress, the only thing that will surprise him more than who's having the dance battle is who takes up the gauntlet next!"--Cover.

Kaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and... empty. But one night, Kaboku''s at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they''re all, well, way better than him. What''s ahead is unknown, and that''s terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku''s life... a taste of freedom.

A boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance!Kaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and… empty. But one night, Kaboku''s at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they''re all, well, way better than him. What''s ahead is unknown, and that''s terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku''s life… a taste of freedom.

LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES, indeed, but what happens when passion is taken to its extreme? The chimes of wedding bells instantly turn into the booms of bullet when G'COREY reappears to seek vengeance on his rival and reclaim MINNIE until one lethal mistake offsets another, causing everything to go into a fatal tailspin. Meanwhile, GERRAN has been scorched by the pains of love after discovering Lil Acacia is not his child. Reeling from this abrupt news, he goes ballistic and creates scathing wounds of his own. With his added damages to their already fragile situation, will their injuries heal or will they fester into something unfathomable? Faced with unresolved feelings for someone from his past while trying to embrace a suddenly complicated future with his new woman, ELIAS is confronted with making it right with BLU when he discovers he wants them both. When lines are crossed and PANDORA'S BOX is opened, there is no stopping the catastrophic destruction left in its unforgiving and relentless wake.

There's a right and a wrong way to love and to be loved, but what happens when that love has no limits? How far is too far? Is it ACACIA's jealousy that causes her to dangerously love? Willing to lose her sanity before losing her man? Is it MINNIE's blind devotion to her husband that renders her unable to see the duplicitous life he leads that threatens to shatter their marriage? Is it ELIAS' narcissism that makes him incapable of loving anyone but himself? But having met his egotistical match, will her indifference make him love her as insanely as he loved himself? Or is it SAMIYAH's immeasurable urge to quench the loneliness in her relationship with outside indulgences? Torn between two, who will she choose? Him or her? Faced with unforgiving realities, these close friends prove in heartbreaking clarity what happens when LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES.

What is the price MINNIE must pay for loving her husband so blindly? And what's SAMIYAH to do when boyfriend #2 doesn't take GERRAN, the other man in her life, too kindly? Now that SLEEPY is home, he learns he's not there alone. His brother's in bed with his girlfriend. ELI's on the verge of losing his nerve because he doesn't like the taste of his own medicine. As it happens in life, the eyes often deceive. What some think is real, could be make-believe. But there will be punishments for the deceitful webs that they weave. And some will be trapped in situations they can't leave. The drama is thick and the betrayal is deep. Because LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES when Karma's Unleashed!

When CHOPPA's jealousy boils over, JULZ finds herself in the middle of the cold, dark woods, staring down at a grave he has dug for her. With a loaded gun in his hand, he threatens to kill her, himself or them both. If Julz is able to escape this frightening nightmare, will she realize that continuing to love her psychotic boyfriend might cost her, her life? It's been said that love conquers all but the deep rooted problems that haunted Choppa made it much too dangerous for Julz to hold on to that hope. In the past, her heart beat strongly for him and her body craved his touch entirely too much that a RESTRAINING ORDER hadn't been able to keep them apart. So, what will happen? Will they finally find the happiness they seek with each other? Or will their story turn out to be A TRAGIC LOVE?

CHOPPA is the man A young rich thuggish hustler who has the city on lock All he needs is the right woman to come home to But life has taught him that women are a pleasure They are not to be loved and they definitely can t be trusted until he meets her JULZ has already been hurt and damn near broken by a man Falling in love again is not on her list of things to do She s just trying to repair her life in a different city and care for her son Damn a man until she meets him Immediately she is attracted to Choppa s rugged sex appeal and his cocky manner Not only does he make her wet he treats her like a queen But everything that glitters ain t gold In the middle of a passion that is as hot and as dangerous as an inferno Julz discovers some things about Choppa that frightens her But will he let her walk away Or will he put her in the same chokehold he has on the drug game To get away it may take much more than a RESTRAINING ORDER