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I Raised Them. I Chose Them.
Paperback
Science FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Denise Fryson
Published: Dec 25 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.13 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
I Raised Them. I Chose Them.
By Denise Fryson
On this block, survival isn't luck-it's judgment.
The streets remember every footstep.
The sidewalks hold secrets.
The houses grieve, warn, and watch.
In a neighborhood shaped by struggle, loyalty, and unspoken rules, the block itself becomes the narrator-alive, aware, and unforgiving. It raises its children through cracked concrete and flickering streetlights, teaching lessons no parent ever could. Some listen. Some don't.
Kairo moves with purpose, guided by instincts deeper than fear.
Nina protects what the streets cannot afford to lose.
Tone learns too late that respect is the only currency that matters.
As rival crews test boundaries and chaos threatens to swallow the neighborhood, the block begins to decide. It shifts paths. It closes exits. It remembers every choice-and judges accordingly.
Not everyone will survive.
Not everyone is chosen.
I Raised Them. I Chose Them. is a bold, cinematic urban novel where the neighborhood is more than a setting-it's a living force. Blending raw street realism with supernatural edge and psychological tension, this story asks one haunting question:
What if the place that raised you also decided your fate?
Perfect for readers of urban fiction looking for something fearless, fresh, and unforgettable.
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