True Urban

Urban legends are thought by most to be tall tales passed down through the ages. Some of the stories are obviously make believe, while others, as strange as they may seem, have their origins in actual events. Do alligators roam the dark tunnels deep beneath New York City? Do boogeymen who terrorize those afraid of the night really exist? Are killer clowns a myth born from our fear of the unknown or could such evil truly walk among us? These are just a few of the urban legends that are explored in this book.

Elora has been suspended from the council...but it’s only the beginning of her journey. Elf Elora is something of a celebrity in her home city. After being tested as a child, it’s discovered that her magical ability is off the charts - it can’t even be measured. Since working as a paranormal investigator at the royal palace and working on a cure for “half curses”, Elora has been putting her abilities to good use. Until now....

Elsabet or Elizabeth Bathory's life is notorious and, for the most part, known to history. What she's done since is another story altogether. Haunted by the crimes of her life and by her bloodfather, Vlad Dracula, Elsa seeks a life of her own in the New World. But her past will always catch up to her and she must face her demon.

During a two year span, from 1969 to 1971, the world of rock-and-roll was devastated by the loss of four of its biggest talents - Brian Jones (founder of the Rolling Stones), Jim Morrison (founder and lead singer of the Doors), Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. They were all 27 years old when they died, and thus, the myth of the 27 Club was born.

Like Dave Eggers’ Zeitoun and Alexander Masters’ Stuart, this is a tour de force of narrative reportage - an intimate portrait of an invisible man. Mohammed Ashraf studied biology in college, and after college he learned how to repair television sets, cut suit lengths, and slice chicken. He has lived in Mumbai, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Surat, and Patna, but this evening he is stoned on a street in Sadar Bazaar, in North Delhi. The morning shall bring hangovers, whiskey breakfasts, and possibly answers to the lingering questions that haunt Ashraf.

Winter is looking for what? Love or a whole lot of d!@k. She finally meets a nice young man who is crazy about her and would give the world, despite her abuse with her first boyfriend that nearly killed her. She has issues of being with one person and trusting them. Now that she knows the power of pu$$y and what it can get her, she wants to play the field a little. Even though she has a good man at home. Her motto is: Get them before they get you.

Tamia managed to overcome all odds and walk across the field to obtain her Bachelor's Degree from UMA. It appears that she's found a new love in Brandon despite the warning Candy gave her. When Rashard wakes up, Tamia is ready to drop Brandon and run back to Rashard. Will Brandon love her enough to let her go or will he take what he feels is rightfully his?

Tara Davis' in love and when you're in love you'll do anything for your man. Tara's new love is Larry "La" Baker, the biggest dope boy arms dealer and sex trafficker Hartford, CT's ever seen. Naive to the world of crime, Tara happily does anything her boo asks. But when the law swoops down and Tara finds herself in a serious jam, will La come to her rescue in time or will a life behind bars become her reality?

Once upon a time, not long ago there was a complex called Chappelle Gardens and in this complex lived a 'thotty' bunch of young women, which quickly got the complex dubbed Thotville. They smiled in your face, while sleeping witcho baby daddy behind yo back. Then one day these girls decided that they were tired of laying on their backs, so they came up with the ultimate plan to rob a bank.

Detective Grainger has finally recovered from a shaky career by closing a major case in the small town of Rock City. He goes from the fringe of being kicked off the force to a local hero. During his 15 minutes of fame, bodies with familiar faces start to turn up. In Grainger's world, there were no such things as coincidences, so he immediately starts a back-door investigation. When he finally starts to piece together the pattern, Grainger realizes that a childhood secret he thought long buried is threatening to come to light. Some scars never healed.

Packed with her hilarious narratives, poignant observations and a writing style loved by millions across the world, this book is certain to strike a chord with anybody who has children or who has been a child themselves! For those who have read 34 Bubblegums and Candies, this is a new version, with many additional stories.

With her past confronting her head-on, a game of tug of war is being played with her heart and Orchid is faced with having to make the most difficult choice of her young life. Will she choose to revisit her past or move forward with her plans to marry Khalil? But all is not as it seems. As more drama unfolds and alliances are questioned, deep, dark secrets from the past are revealed, once again threatening her family and any chance she has at happiness. Once again life has thrown Orchid a curve ball.

The Last Days of New York: A reporter’s true tale tells the story of how a corrupted political system hollowed out New York City, leaving it especially vulnerable, all in the name of equity and “fairness”. When, in the future, people ask how New York City fell to pieces, they can be told - quoting Hemingway - “gradually, then suddenly”. New Yorkers awoke from a slumber of ease and prosperity to discover that their glorious city was not only unprepared for crisis, but that the underpinnings of its fortune had been gutted by the reckless mismanagement of Bill de Blasio.

When you look at me, can you see my truth, can you tell who I am inside? Of course you can't, I hide it well, my secrets, pain, and lies. The crazy thing about doing things in the dark is that it....

No man has ever been able to resist Samiya Savage. The chocolate bombshell has everything: a big wallet, big butt, and sex appeal. What she doesn't have is a man to call her own. That's until she met Rich, in her favorite restaurant. She knew that Cupid had finally caught her when she met him. No man had ever captured her heart, and held her attention in the way that he had. When you find a man like Richard "Richie Rich" Fleming, who's young, black, and successful, you never let him go.

With Santi issuing an ultimatum, Journee is forced to choose between Kai, the love of her life and father of her child, and her father. The decision she makes causes a ripple effect throughout the family, and a course of events ensue including lies, murder, deceit, and an ultimate betrayal. When the family comes under attack, and lines are drawn in the sand, her hand is again forced, and she must choose.

Jackie Rogers-Barry is the senior associate pastor at New Life Grace ministries under her father Jonathan Rogers - a former pimp-turned-preacher. Married to a man who only sees her as a million-dollar paycheck and battling a mother who envies her for her father's love, Jackie is a woman wounded in emotions while ministering to those in need; but after she discovers secrets about her husband, she will soon throw herself into the middle of hell itself.

Shunni, Leelita, and Bambi are best friends. They grew up without nothing and we're looking for a come up. When Shunni meets Keneray she becomes his paid trophy and the First Lady of The By Any Means clique. This victory for Shunni stirs up drama between her and Bambi. Bambi having an agenda of her own causes chaos when she does the unthinkable. Feeling no remorse, Leelita jumps on the messy train giving Bambi a dose of her own medicine.

What Happens in This House is a dark tale of three close siblings. Joy, Jasmine, and Jackson all endured some of the most twisted and wickedest things inside of their home. Growing up in a small town in the south by the name of Canton, Mississippi, there was a saying that kept the secrets hidden for years. When sudden death comes upon their father Jack, the three siblings reunite and all of the dark secrets finally comes to the light. The old saying goes, "what happens in this house stays in this house".

Coffee had to lay the love of his life to rest. Not knowing how to deal with it, he goes insane trying to find Royal and Madison. Running out of options Coffee hires a private investigator, Stacy. Stacy is great at her job, but after seeing Coffee she can't stop thinking about him. Stacy is the type of woman who gets what she wants, but does she have what it takes to make Coffee fall in love with her?