The Young, The Ghetto, & The Restless

Around the Way Girl

Being ghetto bred can be a dream or nightmare, sometimes at the same time. Getting caught up in crime, drama, and anarchy can make or break, a hustler, go-getter, or average citizen. Surviving can build resilience, creativity, and/or madness. You got to be careful how you move out there on them harsh, hood streets. That’s something Brooke has always known and lived by growing up in Philadelphia, PA. It was the murder capital in the USA at one time in history and things haven’t changed much. Even with the many good times to Brooke and strong love for her hectic hometown, she’s determined to be the change that the brutal city so desperately needs.

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Superhero With No Superpowers

While never living in poverty growing up, Mehki’s life wasn’t filled with parties, blithe existence, or happiness. He was forced into the underworld to take care of people he loves and keep his family’s legacy strong on the hood blocks across the nation. Yet, the mission is crude, mentally plus physically draining and he wants out. However, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards, so he must play the hand he’s been dealt. The house always wins and even with his fantasies of being an average, legit man, his destiny traps him in the life of crime. During his woe, an intricate, alluring gem comes along like a wild card and reshapes his world. The dream of the ordinary, but wholesome life becomes closer to reality. Things that are worth the struggle don’t come easily and a whirlwind of turmoil, pleasure, and pain come at him in full force. That brings uncertainty, making him weary that his future might slip right through his hands.