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Tales from the Hood: An Anthology
Nail-biting.
Suspenseful.
Unforeseen.
Thrilling.
Tales from the hood is action-packed and fast-moving! Sending you on a rollercoaster ride through four separate short stories that will have you screaming, broken-hearted, on the edge of your seat, and terrified to turn the next page. Are you ready for these tales that are just in time for Halloween?
With four separate tales brings you four experiences all wrapped in one. You ready?
Shania B. is coming from Memphis, Zarkia is taking it straight to Miami, Glitz brings you Nashville, and M. Keyes presents Detroit. This African-American Anthology is one you don’t want to miss!
Suspenseful.
Unforeseen.
Thrilling.
Tales from the hood is action-packed and fast-moving! Sending you on a rollercoaster ride through four separate short stories that will have you screaming, broken-hearted, on the edge of your seat, and terrified to turn the next page. Are you ready for these tales that are just in time for Halloween?
With four separate tales brings you four experiences all wrapped in one. You ready?
Shania B. is coming from Memphis, Zarkia is taking it straight to Miami, Glitz brings you Nashville, and M. Keyes presents Detroit. This African-American Anthology is one you don’t want to miss!
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2019
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About the author
Zarkia
50 books109 followersBorn in Fulda, Germany and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Zarkia Jones is a newly signed author under Twyla T. Presents. Her first book Tangled Webs: Love, Lust and Diamonds released on September 7th, 2018. Her passion for writing began in elementary with writing short stories and even getting the highest possible score on her 4th grade writing state test. Eventually her passion began to fade away as she got older.
She was drawn back into writing after sharing her story with a close friend and receiving a tremendous amount of positive feedback. Reading the work of other authors, in a variety of genres, has always been an outlet for her to get a break from her daily activities. She is currently a full time student at Broward College, pursuing her degree in Exceptional Student Education with plans of being a high school reading teacher in the future and she is a mother of two beautiful daughters.
She was drawn back into writing after sharing her story with a close friend and receiving a tremendous amount of positive feedback. Reading the work of other authors, in a variety of genres, has always been an outlet for her to get a break from her daily activities. She is currently a full time student at Broward College, pursuing her degree in Exceptional Student Education with plans of being a high school reading teacher in the future and she is a mother of two beautiful daughters.
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November 10, 2019
4.5
Great stories
Great stories
October 13, 2019
Tales from the hood
Good job to the authors who gave us 4 good stories i really enjoyed them it kept my attention from start to finish i cant wait to read more stories like this
Good job to the authors who gave us 4 good stories i really enjoyed them it kept my attention from start to finish i cant wait to read more stories like this
October 14, 2019
Amazing Anthology
Zarkia, M. Keyes, Shania B. and Glitz did an amazing job with this anthology.
MIAMI - Sabrina turned Quinton's life upside down. I think if Quinton would have told Ava the truth about his kids he maybe would have had a different outcome for their future. Sabrina was a real nutcase. I thought Desi was a handful but Sabrina had her beat. This broad was a real life Bride of Chucky. I hate how she manipulated Ava. At least Mario got a avenge his mother.💕💕
DETROIT - I knew it, I knew it, I knew it was something about Zoe that didn't sit right with me. I hate Dolca got caught up in Zoe's web of horror but when Novi tried to warn her she didn't want to listen. Jay caught me by surprise. Who knew he was a lil touched also. I don't know how he thought Novi and Chino was trying to set him up, but I'm glad they made it through that ordeal. I feel bad that Dolca and the other six women have to live with the destruction Zoe caused.💗💗
MEMPHIS - Halloween always brings out the crazy. I don't know what Teddy and Compton was on but them niggas was cuckoo for cocoa puffs. Kandis was straight up trifling and her dumb as oldest daughter Kelsey wanted to be just like her.I hated how they treated Keira. Keira's bestie Tamron home life was also dysfunctional. Her parents were addicts with different preference. I love the Garmone brothers especially Champ. I hate how Sharika tried to play him. The Garmone brothers along with Keira and Tamron throws a haunted house party and it turns catastrophic. Many lives were lost and some made changes for the better.💖💖
NASHVILLE - Women love to act like a woman scorned when they are caught doing wrong. Sabrina thought Mario would forgive her for her infidelity because they'd been together for three years but she thought wrong. He'd never been unfaithful to her but for Monica he would have. Trying to find was to make his life miserable she should have been worried about hers cause she let a stranger, Ray be her demise. Mookie and Rerun are like brothers to Mario. Mookie going through it with his baby mama who leaves their daughter with him to move to Miami. Rerun just met the woman of his dreams when Solai grants him solace in her home when he's running from the cops. This was an excellent read and I can't wait to see what bomb these four drops next.💛💛
Zarkia, M. Keyes, Shania B. and Glitz did an amazing job with this anthology.
MIAMI - Sabrina turned Quinton's life upside down. I think if Quinton would have told Ava the truth about his kids he maybe would have had a different outcome for their future. Sabrina was a real nutcase. I thought Desi was a handful but Sabrina had her beat. This broad was a real life Bride of Chucky. I hate how she manipulated Ava. At least Mario got a avenge his mother.💕💕
DETROIT - I knew it, I knew it, I knew it was something about Zoe that didn't sit right with me. I hate Dolca got caught up in Zoe's web of horror but when Novi tried to warn her she didn't want to listen. Jay caught me by surprise. Who knew he was a lil touched also. I don't know how he thought Novi and Chino was trying to set him up, but I'm glad they made it through that ordeal. I feel bad that Dolca and the other six women have to live with the destruction Zoe caused.💗💗
MEMPHIS - Halloween always brings out the crazy. I don't know what Teddy and Compton was on but them niggas was cuckoo for cocoa puffs. Kandis was straight up trifling and her dumb as oldest daughter Kelsey wanted to be just like her.I hated how they treated Keira. Keira's bestie Tamron home life was also dysfunctional. Her parents were addicts with different preference. I love the Garmone brothers especially Champ. I hate how Sharika tried to play him. The Garmone brothers along with Keira and Tamron throws a haunted house party and it turns catastrophic. Many lives were lost and some made changes for the better.💖💖
NASHVILLE - Women love to act like a woman scorned when they are caught doing wrong. Sabrina thought Mario would forgive her for her infidelity because they'd been together for three years but she thought wrong. He'd never been unfaithful to her but for Monica he would have. Trying to find was to make his life miserable she should have been worried about hers cause she let a stranger, Ray be her demise. Mookie and Rerun are like brothers to Mario. Mookie going through it with his baby mama who leaves their daughter with him to move to Miami. Rerun just met the woman of his dreams when Solai grants him solace in her home when he's running from the cops. This was an excellent read and I can't wait to see what bomb these four drops next.💛💛
October 14, 2019
Satisfied Reader
This lady Sabrina was indeed coo coo for cocoa puffs. Desi was betrayed and her faith was at stake. Quinton had too much drama going on in his life. He should've done a background check on the psycho before laying with her.
Ava made the right choice. Zoe gave me the creepy vibes and he always pop up after things happen. Dolca was so naive when it came to him. Novi knew she still had mad love for Chino and Jay was just a distraction.
Nightmare and it wasn't on Elm Street. Kelsey and Kandis was just giving ip the goods hoeingly. Keira was too good for them. Tamron was almost fell victim of her secret man. Teddy and Compton was a special kind of crazy.
Sabrinalost a good man and thought it was ok to play get back. She learned the hardway that the enemy wasn't wrapped to tight. Ray was a psychopath. Mario and Monica finally stop playing cat and mouse. Rerun and Solai hit it off unexpectedly. His life was in danger but she put his mind at ease. Mookie and Arionna got their happily ever after
This lady Sabrina was indeed coo coo for cocoa puffs. Desi was betrayed and her faith was at stake. Quinton had too much drama going on in his life. He should've done a background check on the psycho before laying with her.
Ava made the right choice. Zoe gave me the creepy vibes and he always pop up after things happen. Dolca was so naive when it came to him. Novi knew she still had mad love for Chino and Jay was just a distraction.
Nightmare and it wasn't on Elm Street. Kelsey and Kandis was just giving ip the goods hoeingly. Keira was too good for them. Tamron was almost fell victim of her secret man. Teddy and Compton was a special kind of crazy.
Sabrinalost a good man and thought it was ok to play get back. She learned the hardway that the enemy wasn't wrapped to tight. Ray was a psychopath. Mario and Monica finally stop playing cat and mouse. Rerun and Solai hit it off unexpectedly. His life was in danger but she put his mind at ease. Mookie and Arionna got their happily ever after
October 13, 2019
All these stories were 🔥🔥. But my favorites and the teo i wish was longer was Tales from the hood Memphis and Tales from the hood Detroit. This one needs its own book. But book 1 quionton was a dog ass nigga. He made my butt itch. Who hides two whole kids. And its all his fault that Ava’s mom died. Sabrina was a nut case. And she got what she deserved. Book 2 i knew Zoe was the culprit. Sneaking off lame excuses of where he was. It’s sad that dolca didn’t listen to her friend. Book 3 that was so unexpected with teddy. He really seemed like a stand up guy. Kelsey trying to be like her mom almost got her killed. I wanted so much more from this story. It was just too short. Book 4 Sabrina didn’t deserve to die like that but you reap what you sow. She should of kept her legs closed. I was so happy when Mario and Monica finally we’re able to be together. This whole book was great from start to finish
October 13, 2019
Tales....Anthology
These were some interesting stories. I had to give it four stars though because the last story seemed "choppy" to me. There were some things left out as well as grammatical errors. It didnt flow as well as the others and some of the events were questionable. The other stories were well put together overall. They knew how to lead you up to the suspense and had you guessing who could have been the culprit. Overall it was a good anthology and could be great with a little more writing skills and editing from author Glitz.
These were some interesting stories. I had to give it four stars though because the last story seemed "choppy" to me. There were some things left out as well as grammatical errors. It didnt flow as well as the others and some of the events were questionable. The other stories were well put together overall. They knew how to lead you up to the suspense and had you guessing who could have been the culprit. Overall it was a good anthology and could be great with a little more writing skills and editing from author Glitz.
October 13, 2019
Great Job Ladies
This book was amazing from start to finish. It was nice to get lost in four different worlds. Sabrina ass was too much in the first one. The second two with the crazy ass serial killers was too murch and the last one jealousy is a mug. I enjoyed every minute of each story.
This book was amazing from start to finish. It was nice to get lost in four different worlds. Sabrina ass was too much in the first one. The second two with the crazy ass serial killers was too murch and the last one jealousy is a mug. I enjoyed every minute of each story.
October 13, 2019
I liked it
This anthology gave you so much. These authors did their thing . Each book made you upset that it was so short, cause each one has the potential to be a great book. The characters and the crazy sheesh it was a ton of it. I think the crazy in this anthology won . It was a great read ladies
This anthology gave you so much. These authors did their thing . Each book made you upset that it was so short, cause each one has the potential to be a great book. The characters and the crazy sheesh it was a ton of it. I think the crazy in this anthology won . It was a great read ladies
October 13, 2019
I normally dont read anthonlogies, but I liked this one and the different stories from the different authors. I have read books from several authors, so I kinda already knew their writing style. The first book set the tone with the crazy shit that would happen throughout the entire book. My favorite story was probably Shania B story. Overall the entire book was good.
October 13, 2019
Good Reads
These were all some interesting short stories. They each had their own twists that will leave you looking crazy. Some of these characters I would have never thought were as crazy as they were but I definitely was proved wrong. I enjoyed each of these short stories very much.
These were all some interesting short stories. They each had their own twists that will leave you looking crazy. Some of these characters I would have never thought were as crazy as they were but I definitely was proved wrong. I enjoyed each of these short stories very much.
October 14, 2019
All of you did a great job.........
I really enjoyed this book, everyone did an amazing job. Zarkia you didn't disappoint once again. I want go story by story because this would never end. Just know all was good and I don't even recall any errors on yall's part. Great Halloween stories, keep up the good work.
I really enjoyed this book, everyone did an amazing job. Zarkia you didn't disappoint once again. I want go story by story because this would never end. Just know all was good and I don't even recall any errors on yall's part. Great Halloween stories, keep up the good work.
October 15, 2019
I enjoyed reading each story. I kinda hate that they ended so soon. Each story brought something different and at times felt rushed. I knew something was up with Zoe because he was sneaky and never around. But each story ended on a good note and I loved how Halloween was incorporated into each one. Kudos to the authors for these great stories.
October 23, 2019
Tales from the hood an anthology by zarkia.m.keyes.Shania b.glitz
Can someone call 911 this book is 🔥 was a hot read noon stories I couldn't put it away I read otw to work @work on my breaks during lunch on the ride from work in telling everyone about it y'all did it congrats and drop another banger tag me 🙋
Can someone call 911 this book is 🔥 was a hot read noon stories I couldn't put it away I read otw to work @work on my breaks during lunch on the ride from work in telling everyone about it y'all did it congrats and drop another banger tag me 🙋
October 13, 2019
Spectacular!!
All these stories were really good. From beginning to end these stories captured your attention and held you captivated. I so wanted more of each one of these jaw dropping stories. They all had a way of grabbing and keeping your interest. Great writing.
All these stories were really good. From beginning to end these stories captured your attention and held you captivated. I so wanted more of each one of these jaw dropping stories. They all had a way of grabbing and keeping your interest. Great writing.
October 13, 2019
Must Read!!
I loved the plots, suspense, and outcomes of each story. They really keep you on edge wondering what's going to happen next. The authors definitely did a great job with this. I really enjoyed reading this book.
I loved the plots, suspense, and outcomes of each story. They really keep you on edge wondering what's going to happen next. The authors definitely did a great job with this. I really enjoyed reading this book.
October 13, 2019
💕💕💕
What do you get when you put 4 dope writers under 2 title? Tales from the hood: A Masterpiece!! Enjoyed all stories in this book! The characters were all well detailed and easy to love! Great work ladies you all always deliver.
What do you get when you put 4 dope writers under 2 title? Tales from the hood: A Masterpiece!! Enjoyed all stories in this book! The characters were all well detailed and easy to love! Great work ladies you all always deliver.
October 14, 2019
Shocked
This book was a total surprise. It was so not at all what I was expecting and I loved every minute of it. It came as a complete twist to what I was thinking going in. Really didn’t see any of that coming! I loved it lol
This book was a total surprise. It was so not at all what I was expecting and I loved every minute of it. It came as a complete twist to what I was thinking going in. Really didn’t see any of that coming! I loved it lol
October 14, 2019
Great stories
These stories captured your attention from start to finish. These stories were suspenseful and grabbed your attention right away. These ladies defiantly did a great job. Great story lines and characters, loved this book
These stories captured your attention from start to finish. These stories were suspenseful and grabbed your attention right away. These ladies defiantly did a great job. Great story lines and characters, loved this book
October 14, 2019
Great stories
I enjoyed all four stories wish some of them could've been standalone cause they were just that good. I like the how everything flowed with the story and was not all over the place. Great job
I enjoyed all four stories wish some of them could've been standalone cause they were just that good. I like the how everything flowed with the story and was not all over the place. Great job
October 16, 2019
Awesome
This was a great book of short stories. I have never read shorts surrounding Halloween. Each one has its on twist. This book is has been recommended to all my book lovers.
This was a great book of short stories. I have never read shorts surrounding Halloween. Each one has its on twist. This book is has been recommended to all my book lovers.
October 31, 2019
Wow
I really enjoyed each short story. I have to say that they were well written. I usually don't read anthologies because I love.long stories or series, but these really were fiya and I could read another one from these authors. Great job Ladies.
I really enjoyed each short story. I have to say that they were well written. I usually don't read anthologies because I love.long stories or series, but these really were fiya and I could read another one from these authors. Great job Ladies.
October 13, 2019
Great stories
All four stories were very good and well written. My favorite story I would say had to be tales from the hood: Detroit. I always these were full stories.
All four stories were very good and well written. My favorite story I would say had to be tales from the hood: Detroit. I always these were full stories.
October 13, 2019
All 4 stories were very good!
October 13, 2019
Scary
Man I had a ghoul time reading all the fascinating stories. I loved how the storylines came together in the Halloween 🎃theme. Love and suspense.
Man I had a ghoul time reading all the fascinating stories. I loved how the storylines came together in the Halloween 🎃theme. Love and suspense.
October 14, 2019
Great stories
I enjoyed the stories. Most of them were pretty good. Zoe though, man that one was crazy and I actually felt sorry for bim. He didn't want to face his reality...
I enjoyed the stories. Most of them were pretty good. Zoe though, man that one was crazy and I actually felt sorry for bim. He didn't want to face his reality...
October 14, 2019
This book was awesome...I loved all of the short stories
October 14, 2019
Review
Whew!! These talented authors had me all into these stories. The things that happened in the book was unbelievable. Jealousy played a big part.
Whew!! These talented authors had me all into these stories. The things that happened in the book was unbelievable. Jealousy played a big part.
October 14, 2019
Loved it
This was some great stories I loved them you guys did your thing couldn't stop reading them cant wait to read some more of these halloween stories keep them coming
This was some great stories I loved them you guys did your thing couldn't stop reading them cant wait to read some more of these halloween stories keep them coming
October 15, 2019
Great Read
Each story seemed so short yet satisfied my curiosity. The crazy cousins that escaped the mental hospital was my fav.
Each story seemed so short yet satisfied my curiosity. The crazy cousins that escaped the mental hospital was my fav.
October 24, 2019
Good read
This was a very good book..I was captivated from the first sentence in this book.I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good book to read.
This was a very good book..I was captivated from the first sentence in this book.I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good book to read.
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