“What are you doing, Oraya?”
― The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
― The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
“You are my favorite story, my soft place to land, my safest secret and closest friend. There’s not a timeline where I don’t choose”
― New Growth
― New Growth
“What would happen if you let go and allowed yourself to just be”
― Elevator Pitch
― Elevator Pitch
“I always pray for you, baby. I pray for us… because I need us to work.”
― New Growth
― New Growth
“I yearn for her, whether I’m thousands of miles away or stuck in meetings downtown. She’s not just a bright spot in my life—she’s become my source of my peace and joy. My love.”
― Ella Gets the D
― Ella Gets the D
Black Girls Read!
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