The Cheesecake Club
Book Description
The vibrant personalities of Sapphire, Diego, Naomi, Marcus, and James shine as they navigate the complexities of high school life and their diverse cultural backgrounds. Each character brings a unique flavor to their friendship, with Sapphire’s creativity, Diego’s passion for tradition, Naomi’s determination to break free from expectations, Marcus’s humor in the face of pressure, and James’s supportive nature. As they bond over their love for baking, they create cheesecakes that reflect their identities, finding strength in their differences. Their journey toward a local baking competition becomes a metaphor for personal growth, teaching them invaluable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the joy of staying true to oneself amidst the challenges of adolescence.
"Timelines of a Writer" Book Series
Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Descent
This is a psychological thriller set in a hauntingly nostalgic carnival, Butler, Maya, and Reggie are drawn back to their childhood joy only to uncover a sinister reality lurking behind its cheerful facade. When Butler accidentally shatters the reflection of his darker self, Mirror Butler emerges, leading him down a spiraling path of obsession and violence as he strives for literary success and becomes entangled with a local librarian named Lily. As his friends Maya and Reggie race against time to rescue him from the carnival's chilling grip, they uncover its dark secret—the power to ensnare souls within its mirrors. With Butler's last manuscript skyrocketing to fame, the aftermath leaves Maya, Reggie, and Lily grappling with their friend’s fate and their own haunting memories. Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Descent explores the fragile boundary between ambition and self-destruction, revealing that confronting one's true self often demands the ultimate sacrifice.
Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Reality - The Canon Timeline
Set in the eerie town of Misthaven, Georgia, Butler Hansberry Walker, a ghostwriter grappling with schizophrenia, anxiety, and OCD, faces a mounting struggle as rejection letters threaten his dreams of screenwriting. In a bid to lift his spirits, his lifelong friends—Maya, Reggie, and Lily—take him to an abandoned carnival, where nostalgia quickly turns nightmarish. When Butler accidentally shatters a mirror in the dilapidated house of mirrors, he releases Reltub, a dark reflection of himself, who offers twisted success in exchange for fulfilling his sinister desires. As Reltub's influence warps Butler's reality, driving him to act on violent impulses and obscuring his true intentions, his friends realize they must rescue him from this malevolent force. Together, they uncover terrifying truths about Butler’s condition and the dark powers at play, confronting their own fears in a desperate fight for survival. Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Reality is a chilling exploration of psychological horror and supernatural intrigue, where the line between reality and reflection fades, challenging the bonds of friendship and the lengths one will go to reclaim their freedom. Will Butler escape the clutches of his evil mirror self, or will they all be trapped in a sinister reflection forever?
Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Trap
Welcome to the thrilling third potential timeline of the Timelines of a Writer series, Butler Walker and his friends confront the lingering shadows of their harrowing past. After narrowly escaping the mirror world, Maya, Reggie, and Lily are haunted by disturbing visions and eerie happenings that suggest Butler’s twisted mirror self, Reltub, may not be truly vanquished. As they grapple with the scars of their experience, Maya discovers a potential way to break the mirror’s curse for good. The group embarks on a perilous rescue mission back to the abandoned house of mirrors, racing against their malevolent reflections and the dark forces that pursue them. Tickle, Tickle: The Mirror's Trap weaves a gothic psychological thriller with supernatural horror, exploring the complexities of friendship, identity, and sacrifice. Filled with suspense and emotional tension, this captivating tale plunges deep into the mirror world and the intricate reflections of their souls. Will they succeed in freeing Butler from his past, or will they be trapped in the twisted timelines... beyond the reflection forever?
"The Flower Gift" Book Series
The Flower Gift: Furawāgifuto
Zara Koda, a passionate blogger and double major in International Relations and Journalism, embarks on an incredible journey after receiving a prestigious U.S. scholarship to study in Osaka, Japan, during her final year of university. As a Black American woman navigating cultural differences and language barriers, Zara faces the challenges of living abroad but finds solace in her writing and her blog, where she reflects on art, identity, and the vibrant cultural exchange around her. Throughout her time in Japan, she forms deep friendships with classmates like Haruto, a reserved painter; Nanaki, a free-spirited aspiring voice actor; and Yuki, her eager dorm mate dreaming of visiting the U.S. As she adjusts to her new life, Zara learns to balance her heritage with her experiences, discovering the beauty of embracing multiple identities while finding love, friendship, and personal growth in unexpected places. This heartwarming story explores cultural exchange and the strength of human connections across borders, making it perfect for readers who cherish coming-of-age tales set in a modern, multicultural context.
The Flower Gift: Zara Koda's Blog Posts
Zara Koda reflects on her transformative journey through Osaka, Japan, where she navigated her identity as a Black American woman in a vibrant new culture. A passionate blogger and double major in International Relations and Journalism, Zara shares her heartfelt and relatable experiences as she confronts the challenges of language barriers and cultural differences. Along the way, she forms deep connections with her classmates Haruto, Nanaki, and Yuki, each offering unique perspectives that enrich her time abroad. Her blog, The Flower Gift, serves as a canvas for her reflections on art, identity, and the beauty of cultural exchange. Balancing her heritage with her adventures, Zara’s story invites readers into a world of self-discovery and personal growth, illustrating the power of connection across borders. Through unexpected challenges and joyful moments, she embraces her journey, celebrating love, friendship, and the strength of her multifaceted identity.