The Makayla Chronicles
Caught in a whirlwind of betrayal and teenage angst, Makayla navigates the treacherous social landscape of Harlem High after a devastating discovery. With a brother lost to the streets and a past love turned foe, she finds an unexpected ally in a new face. Will she let her icy heart thaw, or will the past freeze her out forever?
The blare of the alarm slices through the pre-dawn quiet of the Brown apartment. Makayla groans, swatting at the clock, the events of the past two months replaying in her mind.
School starts today. The first time she'll see him since that night.
Her brother, Dontae, gently wakes her, orange juice in hand, a quiet offering of peace in their strained home. Despite their silent rift, his presence is a familiar comfort.
Getting ready feels like preparing for battle. Every mirror reflects not just her image, but the questions that haunt her. Stepping out the door means facing the world, a world that feels colder now, less trustworthy. Harlem High awaits, and with it, the past she desperately wants to outrun.
