A Petal Through Stone

Welcome to Heartland—where power is taken, not given.In the ruthless streets of a city divided by a river, survival means knowing when to fight… and when to run.Three childhood friends are pulled back into the place that shaped them—and threatens to destroy them.Marcus, a dealer for the Black Flag Family, is promised power… if he’s willing to kill for it.Devin, an undercover cop, is chasing justice in a city that refuses to let him go.Brooke, a stripper desperate to escape, uncovers a truth that may be even more dangerous than staying.As secrets unravel and blood is spilled, their paths collide—and they’re forced to decide:Face the past together…or be buried by it.Some cities breathe. Others bleed. Read more