His name was Jordan Francis; the youngest of four brothers growing up in the vicious streets of Chicago, Illinois. Welcome to Englewood; one of Chicago's most ghetto and ruthless grounds where neighborhoods are held under siege by gang wars, thefts, and murders daily. For years, Jordan has fought to survive growing up in a city so brutal that it was nicknamed, 'Chiraq'; the war-zone of America.
In a family of Gangster Disciples; one of the most notorious street gangs of Chicago, Jordan struggles to avoid the thug life by all costs. Having a close bond with his oldest brother, Jaishaun, has kept him sane and grounded while living in a city where love doesn't exist. But refusing to join the gang has caused his remaining two brothers to turn against in him in deep hatred. Growing up with a poor single mother, two brothers that hate him, and the oldest thuggin' to provide, has broken Jordan down -- but it only gets worse!
When devastation strikes in their home, he has to move with Jaishaun, who is still caught up in the hardcore streets. Struggling to stay alive and constantly fighting his malicious brothers off, Jordan's life plunders into the ground the moment he's plagued with another bloody disaster, nearly pushing him to his breaking point -- but not nearly as much as what's to come shortly after!
As Jordan grows into a man himself, the birth of his niece, Ariel, sparks the highlight of his life. She becomes the calm in his storm and he becomes her protector. After losing so much, he vows to keep his niece safe from the terrorizing streets that he's known. But one night changes everything! What happens when a bad conflict with a rival gang threatens not only Jordan's life -- but Ariel's too? How far will Jordan go to protect his niece? Is there any hope for them?
Or will they be forever lost in the Nocturnal Rainbows?
Theme Song: Nocturnal Rainbows x Hopsin.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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