In the heart of New York City, a single chance encounter changes everything. Mondai didn't expect much from this trip — just good vibes, weed, and a break from Atlanta. But when he meets Corey, a guarded, magnetic woman with a complicated past, his world shifts. What begins as casual sparks quickly blurs into something deeper — and much more dangerous. Corey's past is wrapped in silence, trauma, and survival. Between dodging her controlling ex and protecting her own peace, she never thought love could feel safe again. But Mondai's energy is different — steady, soulful, and unexpected. As feelings ignite, secrets unravel. Chassiti, Corey's fierce best friend with feelings of her own, stands as both protector and witness to Corey's unraveling heart. Meanwhile, Dex, Mondai's best friend, faces a new connection of his own — and a ghost from his past that threatens it all.Friendship, trauma, queerness, and urban poetry collide in this raw, emotional debut filled with tension, truth, and unforgettable characters. Corey's Creek isn't just a story — it's a heartbeat.
In the heart of New York City, a single chance encounter changes everything. Mondai didn't expect much from this trip — just good vibes, weed, and a break from Atlanta. But when he meets Corey, a guarded, magnetic woman with a complicated past, his world shifts. What begins as casual sparks quickly blurs into something deeper — and much more dangerous. Corey's past is wrapped in silence, trauma, and survival. Between dodging her controlling ex and protecting her own peace, she never thought love could feel safe again. But Mondai's energy is different — steady, soulful, and unexpected. As feelings ignite, secrets unravel. Chassiti, Corey's fierce best friend with feelings of her own, stands as both protector and witness to Corey's unraveling heart. Meanwhile, Dex, Mondai's best friend, faces a new connection of his own — and a ghost from his past that threatens it all.Friendship, trauma, queerness, and urban poetry collide in this raw, emotional debut filled with tension, truth, and unforgettable characters. Corey's Creek isn't just a story — it's a heartbeat.
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