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Trouble has always been hot on the heels of JC.With enemies and the police hot on his trail, he had no choice than to make the last-minute bid to escape his enemies by hopping on a bus bound for Las Vegas. Along this winding journey of self-discovery, out of nowhere enters an enchanting foreign girl who takes in all that he is - charming bravado, handsome features, and a shady past filled with mystery. But little does she know about how much trouble has followed him every step of the way.With no other choice for survival, he had no option but to revert back to old habits of crafting chaos with violence as an inevitable solution. In order to establish his reputation and show he can't be messed with, he had to do it the only way he knew how...With bullets.Upon arriving at this vibrant city of flashing lights and chance encounters - something stirs within him. Can mere love be enough to keep danger at bay? Will trouble still find its way back into his life again as it always had before? Has he gone too far this time? Only time will tell as they traverse through their unusual odyssey together full of regret yet filled with new hopes only possible in Sin City's bright lights.

The most important part of winning a war is identifying your enemy. Leroy Bly is in for the fight of his life, as friends turn to foes and love becomes a hate so powerful that it turns everyone into an Opp. There's no way out, and there's no going back. The only thing left to do is kill or be killed. Who will live and who will die? Only God knows, and He's not telling.Be advised that the eyes of the killer ain't always who you're looking for. The fight will be brutal, suspenseful, and TIL DEATH.

After interrupting the attempted anguish of his right-hand man, DAKARON, FRANK is torn between loyalty to the code of honor and the vow he made to his family. For Dakaron, however, the choice is clear and there's no turning back from the power move he attempted to execute. Now that he's all in and it's life or death, Dakaron won't hesitate to pull Frank back into the streets with him. But will Frank refuse to go down that path again?This time, the decision isn't easy as Frank and Dakaron will be up against a crew of wild youths and Baltimore's corrupt police Task Force. Will Frank's loyalty to Dakaron finally reach its end? Will loyalty to Dakaron force Frank to put his own family second to the streets?The game is about to be played for all the chips; nothing will be left to the losers of this epic war once it pops off. Can Dakaron and Frank prevail against a team of rogue cops who are licensed to kill? When the pressure mounts, it breeds the best of the best, and THE BIRTH OF A GANGSTER could be the end of an impenetrable force.

It's been eighteen years since the demise of the notorious Assistant District Attorney, Tyrone Davis, who'd left behind a legacy and an impeccable winning streak that is still talked about. He'd also left behind a daughter, who'd always wanted nothing more than to be a great prosecutor like her father.Now, while Assistant District Attorney Ebony Davis strives to be as great as the man who'd procreated her, she receives a call from someone from her father's past that completely changes her life. Subsequently, she finds out that her father had never lost a trial, because he was a bigger criminal than the ones he'd prosecuted in court. Plus, the caller offers her closure for the death of her mother, being that her murderer had never been found. But, first, he has a request that ends up putting her in between a rock and a hard place, which is only the beginning, as she finds herself inadvertently following in her father's footsteps. That leads Ebony down a dark path of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Plus, as far as she knows, the stranger from her father's past could very well be her mother's killer. And, who is Anthony Hudson?

Malachi receives the blessings from Blanka, the head of the deadliest cartel in Mexico, to start his own cartel. But with it comes an obligation that will test Malachi to the limit. Murder, extortion, and corruption are Blanka's creed and he expects the same from those he has given his blessings to. Will Malachi remain loyal or will Blanka'demands become too outrageous for Malachi to fulfill?When Malachi is called in on a blood oath that he must honor, and dark secrets come to light, the stakes are at an all-time high and everything teeters on the edge. Something must give. But what? The Black Diamond Cartel is about to face its deadliest challenge. In the mist of bloodshed and heartache, Malachi will learn that Loyalty Comes With a Price

With Leo still in hiding, yet as threatening as ever, Icy is forced to become someone nobody knows. By all means, she has to protect the family, thus, living in fear must be a thing of the past. Now she's ready for whatever. But is she?Meanwhile, Leo's world is crashing down all around him, but he's not going down without causing a bloodbath. Everyone in his circle catches the brute intensity of his madness, which causes loyalties to be tested and alliances to form against him. Has Leo's underestimation of Icy put him in an untenable position that he can't get out of? Or will his madness be enough to fuel one last attack?The fire is blazing and Icy wants to be the one to put out the flames. Has Leo met his match? Will he learn the hard way why he should've left Icy Winters with a warm heart? Or must she teach him that Baby, I'm Wintertime Cold?

With Mo Money, Reesie and Nutso out of the picture, Bone and his circle have the 100's in a headlock. Without guidance they start doing more robbing and gangbanging than selling drugs and Bone soon collides with his close friend T Stone igniting another bloody war that may be too much for him and his young team to handle.While in prison fighting for his life Mo Money tries to maintain his position at the top while dealing with betrayal from his loved ones. Will envy and disloyalty from the ones closest to him seal Mo Money's grim fate? With Nutso missing and T Stone doing his own thing his team is slowly but surely falling apart and the foes are ready to take advantage.Pushed to the brink of desperation, Mo Money makes a decision that will have tragic consequences. With old friends becoming new opps and old opps still trying to kill him will Mo Money survive in a CITY OF SMOKE?

Born into the laps of luxury, as the son of kingpin parents, Mackintosh 'Young Mack' Miller was destined to be crowned the next king of Houston's underworld . . . until the unexpected happens and Young Mack is forced to come into his own at a very young age. Is he ready for the smoke? Sworn to the streets, Young Mack has to do what he does to survive while murder, treachery, and betrayal lurks around every corner of the game. Trials and tribulations riddle his life, but will Young Mack and his brooding team of Products of the Streets prevail or will the street's grimy code of conduct swallow them whole? Just as every other king before him, the race to be his queen is on. Love, passion, and sacrifices create for one hell of a tale. Will Young Mack crown a deserving queen or will he forever surrender his love to the streets and stay married to the game?

Billionaire tech CEO JOHNNA BROWARD'S world is turned upside down when a disgruntled former employee storms into Panteon Tech headquarters in Lower Manhattan and guns down four innocent people before cornering Johnna in her top-floor office. Will Johnna escape alive or will she meet a brutal end?Meanwhile, in Chicago, things aren't going any better for gangster/dope boy LEJON "GRIZZY" WHITE, whose mission to stake out the home of the man who stole millions of dollars from his incarcerated father is cut short when he's carjacked for his SUV on the west side of the Windy City. NYA MIXON and her best friend witness the shooting, and when Grizzy offers Nya $5,000 for info regarding the men who'd carjacked him, murder ensues.Follow THE STEPPERS as the story goes down a crooked and ruthless today that just might lead to death and destruction or total reclamation.

Through the generosity of her former kingpin boyfriend, Charlotte Thorpe lives a life of luxury in beautiful Miami, Florida. The couple share a lot of love until there's a huge mishap. Four bullets and an exposed weakness reveals a chink in their armour, and Charlotte's husband becomes a monster right before her eyes.The powers that be are contacted. Someone has to intervene. In addition to one facing serious problems, so is the other. An ultimatum is given. A compromise made. Drastic changes occur. From the Sunshine State to Maine, then eventually Washington, DC, Charlotte moves about. During a weekend in DC, Charlotte encounters a strong personality. One full of masculine energy. An intriguing thuggish figure she's infatuated with. Her attraction leads to an introduction. The two instantly click.While one is years removed from a life in the underworld, the other is knee deep in it. However, an exit strategy is put into place to someday go legit. If able to. Both of their histories and worlds are slowly revealed, and a downfall seems to await them as they try the distance themselves from THESE VICIOUS STREETS.

Leroy Bly hasn't gotten anything easy in this world, so he's no stranger to having to contribute blood, sweat, and tears in the name of survival. This time though, that price may be too high. When Leroy is suddenly forced into a corner and made to question who he can trust, the world that he knew no longer seems familiar at all. A life on the run will be short lived because he can't outrun these demons, so he's forced to face them head on. What he doesn't understand is that where there's one shadow, there are sure to be others that are unseen. Who can LEROY trust? Who is on his side for all the right reasons, and how many secrets is too many to have? These questions and more must be answered in order for Leroy, and those he loves, to survive the siege. He must fight for his power...and his love. Til death. Blind loyalty has a cost, and no one is exempt from paying it.

Asha, Lo-Lo, and Noni are three fearless females who make up a sisterhood like none other. Harboring emotional scars from traumatic childhoods, these baddies share a bond that is based on unquestionable love and limitless loyalty.Residents of a ruthless region, where options are minimal and casualties are abundant, one of the women has a masterful plan that could lead from poverty to prosperity. But lurking in the shadows are fierce-hearted foes who will stop at nothing to prevent the three women from obtaining wealth.As the ladies encounter a startling surprise, and Asha discovers a shocking betrayal, can the Butterfly Mafia, as they are known, manage to survive in a game where only one rule applies ... kill or be killed?

For the past 25 years Shinah has been hell bent on revenge against SL and Charlene for the death of her father. Even before her father's demise, stunningly, Shinah's world had been turned upside down due the treachery her mom was hatching. Will Shinah be strong enough to avenge the tragic loss of her beloved dad?Even when it appears that Charlene's deceitfulness is close to bringing her down to her knees, she still has a few tricks up her sleeve. But karma is breathing down her neck. If the full truth of her lying and conniving comes out it could be the end of her charade and likely her life. Will SL continue to trust and believe in her? Or will he turn against her in the worst way?While SL and Charlene are playing Checkers, Shinah is playing Chess, executing the Queen's Gambit to perfection. Who will end up on top in KING KILLA 2?

Now that everyone involved with Michael Vallentino is under the microscope, Michael has to make the most drastic decision ever. This harrowing decision just might haunt him and his cohorts forever.Michael's gorgeous ladies are making loads of money, but their fortunes might turn after Lil Kitty and Ms. Ceily decide to partake in something that's totally forbidden. Will this be the beginning of their downfall? Or is there a way out of the precarious position they find themselves in?In the end, Michael Vallentino's heart will be ripped from his chest, He then has to do the unthinkable and enlist the help of The Murder Queens. Follow along this devious path of deceit, lies, and disloyality. Hearts will be broken and lives will be lost all in order to become a Florida Hot Girl.

TREVON DIETRICH-SAVAGE has a lot of promise and potential, but he has dreams that go against his upbringing, and the streets must beware. Von has always wanted to be a major figure in the game and nothing can stand in his way. Being part of a crew of vicious and gritty hoodlums, Von is about to level up. Once his girlfriend, CHLOE DOMINGUEZ, links him with a plug it's all up! One business transaction leads to another, and then, something occurs, leaving all hell to break loose between both sides.On a chance scenario, while Von and his ruthless right-hand EUNICE, are going back and forth with the ops, the Savage family members intervene. Will this bring an end to Von's problems in the streets? Will it lead to bigger problems beefs? Or will this young gangsta show them all that he definitely has the BLOODLINE OF A SAVAGE?

Summer time is supposed to be an enjoyment of festivities, but in the city of Fort Pierce it's the season that brings the hittaz out. KHAFREE knows this better than anyone, so how does he get caught lacking?In the midst of rivalry with his cousins, Khafre receives some news that should motivate him to lay down his guns and walk the straight and narrow. But there's a way life should be and there's a way life is! What transpires is the stuff of street lore. Will Khafree catch an indictment? Or will he follow in his father's footsteps and be brutally gunned down in the city of no pity? While facing adversity, Khafre runs into an old friend he did a state bid with and a woman who reminds him of NILYA. Will Khafre open up that door of trust again? Or will he remain guarded in a city where summers are hot but they can quickly turn kold in KILLA KOUNTY.

WIZZ is only a breath away from death, but he's fighting hard for his life while the unthinkable remains in the shadows. As he tries to recover, his mind is focused on two things, maintaining his riches and finding his brother BO-T. And when he does...Bo-T ain't never had it easy and against all odds, he's always come out a winner. However, his circumstances are different this time and now even he has to question whether or not he can overcome his obstacles. With each decision threatening to seal his fate, Bo-T knows that it's HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW. But the same can be said for Wizz. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Meanwhile a higher power guides their separated paths. Is it God? Or the Devil? The streets or a straighter path? While blood makes them kin, are they family or foes?

Mo Money and Reesie are close friends from the Southside of Chicago who are fascinated by the streets. All they want to do is gangbang and get money. They both want clout but for different reasons; one wants to hustle his way to the top while the other is addicted to putting in work and finessing. But they are about to learn that the streets show no love.After Mo Money finally catches a wave and starts to get his money up, he bumps heads with Reesie and their hood is torn apart by the bloody war that erupts. Love, loyalty and friendships are tested when everyone is forced to choose sides.Despite the war, Mo Money finds a plug and on he's on his way to getting riches ... until something happens that shakes up his whole world. Will thrusting the wrong people ultimately be Mo Money's downfall? Will he be able to finesse his way back on top? Or will he become just another pack in the air in a CITY OF SMOKE?

MARKIO EARL has $5 million in cold hard cash that belongs to a Chicago heroin kingpin, and his refusal to return it has led to a deadly string of shootings that leaves local police and federal agents baffled. When all leads point to Markio, police chief MARTIN "SWIZZ" SWIZTAK orders his underlings to send every confidential informant on his department's payroll at the handsome, young gangster, whose propensity for dating attractive, black women has led him into the arms of celebrity attorney, NIKKIA STAPLES.Nikkia's plan to get Markio away from the city where he's being hunted by both the local police and a long list of grimly determined opps finally succeeds, but when Markio discovers that the police have sent a team of informants after him, he starts getting them knocked off, one after the other, until the police have just one informant left, a man they are certain will get the job done.Will this last informant get Markio to confess to his involvement in the unsolved homicides? Or will the rat end up dead like all the informants who came before him? Find out in Super Gremlins 2: Killing The Rats.

After regaining his freedom. CORDALE's sole focus is to sit down with LADALE and uncover the reasons for his treachery. But is Cordale ready to hear the truth? Will the hardcore facts leave him questioning whether Loyalty Is Everything or if it nothing at all? BLAKE has his back against the wall as he now has to go to war with the Latin Kings and his former right hand man KD, who knows for sure that he backdoored him for his woman. This gangland bloodfest could lead to countless fatalities and untold heartbreak. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Meanwhile, the pressure mounts when CHITO ups the price he has on Blake and his team and brings in two of the grimiest men to get the job done. Will a snake in his circle destroy what they've built and get them all killed along the way? Will Cordale be able to save the day and prevent his empire from crumbling? Or will karma come to collect what everyone owes?

Corrigan is pressing FACE to rob his main man Ross. But Face is too loyal to his bro to violate him like that. Face's refusal causes a rift between himand Corrigan, and things are about to get active. Face makes a move that frees OX Vout of the county jail. A beef between Face and the most ruthless cartel known to man -- the Sinaloa Cartel -- arises, forcing Face's hand. But things aren't bleak, by no means. Face is still winning.While beefing with the Sinaloa Cartel, another situation emerges that requires Face's immediate attention. With enemies closing in from all sides and even some friends gunning for him, Face has no choice but to opt for what he knows. When it's all said and done and the smoke clears, he realizes that there is really no honor amongst thieves. These are THE CONFESSIONS OF A JACKBOY.

After leaving the Costilla Cartel in the hands of her cousin PEDRO, THE COCAINE PRINCESS, ALEXUS, is finally getting her marriage back in order. Her husband, rap superstar BLAKE "BULLETFACE" KING puts his musical career on pause to help fix their broken vows. But life refuses to give them their happily ever after.Alexus has an enemy in Mexico, whom she must deal with personally. Blake has several opps in Chicago who still want him dead.As the couple set out to eliminate the threats to their lives, the troubles they encounter may change their hearts forever. Will the reality of what they find out about each other be too harsh for their profound love for each other to endure?

After the grizzly discovery inside the garage, a heartbroken PUMA channels her anguish through anger and closed a traumatic chapter of her past. Now, with a homicidal promise to uphold, her and MARTHA will embark on a retributive journey. But with her nemesis knowing the extent of her savagery, Puma isn't alone in her vengeful planning.Clueless of the cause behind his placement on the throne, KING is elated by his love-life and long-awaited position. So, with DOUBLE-O's savagery on his side and an alleged Queen in his corner, King is inclined to believe that he can obtain the rewards awarded to only a chosen few.Meanwhile, with her loyalty seeming to lie only with her pocketbook, UNIQUE has managed to not only capture King's heart, but also the crown once worn by his brother. As the pieces of her sinister puzzle continues coming together, Unique will soon unveil a shocking image that no ever imagined.When this emotional tale of loyalty and betrayal comes to a climatic close, which of these character's will unequivocally be able to say to the world SALUTE MY SAVAGERY?

After being shot, stabbed, betrayed by those who claimed to love him the most and found guilty, DAKARON is still determined to play by the old-school rules. However, after being in prison, putting in work for well over a decade, Dakaron is beginning to realize that something has to change if he doesn't want to die behind enemy lines. But old habits die hard and new enemies live by new rules that Dakaron may not be ready to handle. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Before it's all over, said and done, there are questions left to be answered: Can Dakaron survive a new game of playing by the old rules? Can he find a loophole to get himself and FRANK out of prison? Or will time and old age conquer them and spawn a new beginning to THE BIRTH OF A GANGSTER?

Witty SMOKEY CARTER and his ace, KEITH, they are on a mission to take over the city with a ruthless force of power, and a potent wave of top quality cocaine. The plan is to level up unlike any other crew but then the unexpected happens and all plans go awry.When the wicked Rastafarian kingpin, RHESTAY, wants answers for a load of missing money, the blood rate quickly rises and the fate of Smokey is up in the air. Must Smokey pay for his father's past? Or will he master the game and eliminate Rhestay and his other enemies?One mistake could bring a swift end to all of Smokey's huge street aspirations. In the end, who will prevail and hold on to the title of THE PLUG OF LIL MEXICO?

MALACHI WILLIAMS is an upcoming kingpin in Brooklyn, New York who thrives while living a nefarious lifestyle full of danger and crime. There's an ongoing investigation into Malachi's street affairs, and someone in his trusted circle isn't honoring the codes of the street.With his back against the wall and extremely powerful figures confronting him about his turf, is Malachi about to learn that the Italian mafia is as powerful as always?After someone Malachi trusts commits the ultimate transgression, the hate in his heart fuels a level of ruthlessness within him that will ignite an all-out attack on the most powerful mafia family in the city. Will Malachi and THE BLACK DIAMOND CARTEL be strong enough to take down the old guard? Or will they find out that wisdom reigns over brashness?

RICHARD KING is the pastor of the second largest church, The Lords Manna, in Houston, Texas. In line behind him to take the podium is his son, XZAVIER KING, who if given that position, just might turn the Holy Church into a brothel!¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Xzavier is nothing like any other preacher. In fact, he doesn't even wish to serve the Lord. Xzavier adores what his father does, but Xzavier doesn't have his father's ethics. Xzavier enjoys having sex and lusting after women more than he loves bible verses and old hymns from the choir. Xzavier is an obsessed sex addict who thrives off of moans, and slow pants. Xzavier dreams of having his own swingers club, the largest swingers club in the world. But with his father's reputation, Xzavier has no choice but to leave his dreams behind closed floors. Until the truth can't be hidden any longer, what are the ramifications of being SANCTIFIED AND HORNY?

Mexican drug cartel boss, ALEXUS COSTILLA, is back. After suffering critical injuries in an Indianapolis hotel bombing, Alexus comes out of a coma only to find out that the man she loves and cherishes, rap megastar, BLAKE "BULLETFACE" KING has been cheating on her left and right with his ex-girlfriend and new Atlanta stripper who goes by the name BADDIE BARBIE.Alexus also learns that the boss of a rival cartel has gone after her mother and children during her hospitalization. While recovering from her injuries and hunting down rivals, Alexus is faced with an even bigger problem. She must get her husband back and keep his side chicks away. And she will accomplish that by any means necessary.

On the run for a murder he didn't commit, SANTANA is forced to flee Baltimore and embark on yet another journey of survival, leading him directly to the trenches of Charleston, West Virginia.With no other options available, Santana is placed in the care of one of SIMFANY's most beloved childhood friends, KAT TORRES. Santana tries to adapt to the normalcy of being a teenager, but between the demons that haunt him and the company he keeps, Santana is pulled deeper and deeper into the game he vowed to stay away from.Meanwhile, Simfany's guilt from past secrets and unfinished business sets her out on her own path of destruction and revenge. With no one to trust but each other, and death the only thing promised, FOR THE LOVE OF BLOOD must keep them alive. Or will their bulletproof approach to life lead them closer to their caskets?

MICHAEL KINGSTON always put the money before the badge. Corruption, extortion and bloodshed is his recipe for success. Shoot or get shot is a code of the streets that Kingston honors and lives by. But when his treachery gets out of hand, the wrath he feels is more than anything he could've imagined.Now that the tables have turned, and Kingston is a victim of ice-cold karma, everyone around him, including his loved ones, are in danger. The domino effect threatens to wipe out the entire clique.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Will Kingston be able to get out of this predicament that he put himself in and prove that he still has the SOUL OF A HUSTLER, HEART OF A KILLER? Or will he end up in an ice box with a tag on his toe?