7 stories
The Halal Honeymoon | شهر العسل الحلال
Arranged marriage. First night nerves. A honeymoon in the Maldives where two strangers discover they might actually like each other—and more.
The Nikah Night | ليلة النكاح
An arranged marriage between strangers. One night to discover if they can love each other. She's nervous—but he has plans to change that.
Delta Sigma Theta Secrets
The annual Crimson and Cream gala brings Sorors together from across the country. When Pamela reunites with her line sister after thirty years, they discover some bonds go deeper than sisterhood.
The Tattoo Artist's Touch
Ink & Soul is the premier Black-owned tattoo shop in DC. When a nervous first-timer asks for something meaningful, the artist discovers meaning of her own.
The Seamstress
James needs a suit for his brother's wedding. The tailor his mother recommended is a thick, gorgeous woman who takes very thorough measurements.
The Student Accommodation
She's a Somali fresher at Queen Mary, sharing a flat with five strangers. He's the final-year student next door who helps her when she's locked out. The thin walls mean nothing is private—including what they do when they stop pretending to study.
Transference
He's in therapy for sexual issues he can't name. She's the professional who's supposed to help. But when his fantasies start describing her exactly, the fifty-minute hour becomes something neither of them can stop.