Tasia Grant

African Time

Chijindu Kelechi Eke

Amy Benton, Chijindu Kelechi Eke

This story humorously uses different events to explore the habit of late coming among Africans. While addressing some of the challenges that several Africans face with being on time, the story also unveils how to combat the infamous African Time. Ironically, many Africans that are late to various social events are seldom late to work and other self-benefiting engagements.

Ruined

Aleshia Cowser

Joseph S. Wilson, Sunny Suljic

Jody Dunlap is a neglected child who clings strongly to his compassionate teacher, Mr. Lewis. When Mr. Lewis confronts Jody's father on multiple occasions regarding his parental negligence, Peter Dunlap becomes threatened and vengeful seeking to find a way to eliminate Mr. Lewis. As law enforcement becomes involved, Jody now has to make a decision between his aloof father and his caring teacher.

A Christmas to Remember

Henderson Maddox

Robin Givens, Darrin Henson

Two families that hated each other for years are forced to spend Christmas together.

The 30 Day Rule

Rodney Jackson

Jaye Taylor, Tavares M. Wilson

Best friends Terri, Derek, Barrett, and Tyson strike up a bet to see if the men can go 30 days without sex.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Kendrick Cross, Che Broadway

Vince and Shonda have come to the proverbial end of their ropes with one another. Set in Atlanta during the 2008 Presidential Election season, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do is the touching story of what happens when two people feel they have nothing more to give to a relationship. A funny and intimate look at how people fall in love and what it takes to stay there, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do touches on the reality of the outside forces that can make or break a relationship. They say the truth will set you free, but when Shonda and Vince are armed with the truth, will they use it to set themselves free for once and for all?