When author DeAndre Marshall’s marriage crumbles under the weight of his wife Tiffany’s emotional neglect, he seeks solace in an affair with Skylar Thomas, his co-author, whose charm and magnetic presence seem to ignite the dying spark in his dying marriage. Skylar isn’t just a lover. She’s ghost in his mind and a presence in […]
Entry: June 1st, 2026 It’s June first and I’m still the odd nigga out. My phone don’t sign unless someone wants something. It’s never “Hey, Sean, you good, bro?” or “Sean, I was just thinkin’ bout you, boo!” Nah, it’s “Sean, I need you to..” or “Hey, I need this quick favor, fam.” Nuh uh, […]
I dialed her number. “I just pulled up to the hotel in Houston, shoot me your location”. Five minutes later I pulled up on her at lunch. I opened the car door and she quickly hopped in. Minimal conversation. “Where we going?” I asked. “Pull in over here” she replied. The area was perfect for […]
Another woman entered, mocha skin, elegant, radiant. She carried a kind of warmth that diffused tension before it even had time to rise. “Hi, I’m Ayana,” she said. “Just started today. The boss told me to introduce myself to everyone.” “Tony.” He stood by the window, watching her reflection. It glowed, soft, inviting. He turned […]
Still morning. Atlanta, Georgia. Tony slammed his car door shut and exhaled hard. His body tensed with every step he took toward the building. The sun lit the glass doors in gold, defying the weight he carried inside. He paused, breathed again, then entered. The hallway buzzed with fluorescent light and hollow greetings. “Morning, Tony.” […]
Morning.The sun barely peeked through the blinds in Tony’s bedroom. He lay there, exhausted, his body stressed beyond comfort, jaw clenched, teeth grinding. He exhaled. Slow, sharp, menacing. “Fuck. This. Shit. Today.” His phone blared in the background, obnoxious and unrelenting. He rolled out of bed one foot at a time. Left. Right. Avoiding the […]