Bliss Waters is a food entrepreneur who thinks that she has it all together.

Having met her boyfriend, Nate Bush, online, Bliss has prided herself on finally finding the man of her dreams. One who loves her unconditionally—even in the midst of her flaws.

While striving to continue building a life of peace and happiness, the pair’s steamy romance remains successful—that is until Instagram model Teanna Parker comes into the picture, creating temptation that Nate has never been one to succumb to.

What seems to be instantly, Teanna fixates her eyes on Nate, becoming a woman on a mission to get her man. However, family tragedies strike and stop her in her tracks.

But… when it comes to Maliq Miller, a bad boy turned businessman, there’s no stopping him from getting what he truly wants. Although his busy lifestyle may have stolen his time for love, a blissful surprise has him rethinking his decisions.

In this tale of love and betrayal, these four individuals weave through drama, trauma, and past mistakes with the end goal of figuring themselves out, along with everything else in between.

Unfortunately, this game of life doesn’t always play fair, and for one of them, they just might lose in a major way.

In the wake of a devastating loss, Te'Arra, a young woman with a wounded heart, encounters Quadray, an enigmatic older man. Drawn to his charisma and presence, she believes he may be the key to healing her pain. However, as their relationship deepens, she begins to unravel the dark truth lurking beneath his charming facade.

Caught in a web of manipulation and control, Te'Arra finds herself entangled in a toxic world she never anticipated. Quadray's true colors emerge, revealing a dangerous side she had overlooked in her grief-stricken vulnerability. As the sinister aspects of their relationship escalate, Te'Arra must confront a chilling the man she once thought was her savior is, in fact, her tormentor.

Amidst the darkness, Te'Arra's lifeline lies in her best friend, Chance, a steadfast and supportive presence who becomes her pillar of strength. As she faces the difficult choice between fighting for her own well-being or staying entangled in a harmful love, Te'Arra grapples with her inner demons and must find the courage to break free from the clutches of a sinister force.

In this domestic violence novella, Te'Arra must summon the strength to confront her fears, making a fateful decision that will shape her life and define her future.

Chassidy Welch is a woman who’s been through heartbreak after heartbreak. After a nasty split from her manipulative ex-boyfriend, she’s decided to put dating on the back burner.

That is… until she stumbles across a prison pen pal group and meets the rambunctious yet charming Rashun Milton. He’s a handsome bad boy longing for loyalty beyond the limits of a cold cell. Anxious to return to the free world, Rashun soon realizes that good is still left in it when he’s connected with Chassidy, the ultimate ride-or-die.

After only a few months, the two fall in love at full speed. While their hearts have locked and souls have intertwined, they still have loose ends that they must tie.

Will Rashun and Chassidy be able to withstand the trials and tribulations of incarceration, uncertainty, and a long-distance relationship? Or, will their pasts come back to shatter their future?

Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the steamy streets of a small Alabama town in 'Trifling Entanglements,' where sinful secrets and sizzling drama reign supreme. Trinity's three-year romance with the dashing Tyrell comes crashing down when his dark side emerges into the light, revealing a web of lies and deceit that threatens to tear her world apart.

But Trinity isn't the only one caught in the whirlwind of chaos. Her best friend, Crystal, raised on survival tactics, harbors her own demons, while young mother Lakeisha struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of motherhood amidst the relentless storms of life. And then there's Romeo, newly released from prison, who confronts a changed landscape where his street cred no longer holds sway.

As these characters collide and their destinies intertwine, expect nothing less than explosive confrontations, scandalous affairs, and jaw-dropping revelations that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Welcome to 'Trifling Entanglements'—where the messiness never sleeps and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Kiersten Bainbridge is a business attorney in Montgomery, Alabama. Living up to the expectation of her husband, Darius, she's doing things, as he wants them done. For Thanksgiving, she decides to go home for the holiday.

Her old stomping grounds bring about repressed thoughts and emotions. When she runs into her first love, Hassan Rodgers, an ex-con who was recently paroled, feelings start to boil over.

This novelette is a story about love, betrayal, family, secrets, and forgiveness. Time brings about a change, but some old flames die hard.

*This is a RE-RELEASE, which was originally a part of BriAsh Media’s “An Unforgettable A Feast of Short Stories.”

Zenni Blake has always loved Christmas, and this year is no different. She’s been counting down the days to a smooth, drama-free holiday spent with her husband, Evan, and her parents, wrapped in familiar traditions, good food, and a little peace she feels she’s earned.

That plan falls apart the moment her extended family shows up uninvited. Old arguments creep back into conversation, side comments hit harder than intended, and the past refuses to stay buried. Everyone brings baggage, and no one leaves it at the door.

In this holiday short story, it isn’t just gifts being unwrapped. Family drama comes out in full display, and some secrets change everything once they’re finally revealed.

Yahya White is a newly single nurse who is open to love but no longer chasing it. When a life-changing incident brings Moses Boone, a celebrated NBA player for the Alabama Arrows, back into her orbit, her present collides with a familiar face from her past. What once passed between them was never named, only felt, and time never quite erased it.

As they reconnect under fragile circumstances, Yahya and Moses must navigate healing, boundaries, and the possibility that something left unspoken all those years ago may finally come to surface.