EXCERPT: Fun and Friendly advice under the Sun.

"They're just like a pack of hungry wolves." Nikki says with a laugh.
Both Denise and Andrea nod their heads in agreement.
"Even though you're not God's gift to the female gender." Andrea began now facing Ivan.
"A lot of these girls around here, and even those back home would have no idea whatsoever"
Confused by her statement, Ivan shrugs.
"And what is that Andrea?" He asks.
"They wouldn't know how to approach you." Denise explains.
"Because you appear more distinguished, sophisticated, and you have killer intelligence."
"And you do."
Once again all three of the girls look over at Ivan.
They smile.
"Now take away the fact that you look fine, and of course you have a beautiful body." Nikki goes on to add.
"But you also have the brains, the gifts, and the talent to back it up."
"The stuff that you're up on, except for us because we understand you."
"At least half of these other girls where we live have no idea as to what you're talking about Ivan." Andrea continues on.
"In the coming years especially when you're in high school and beyond, these qualities that you have now will be among your best allies."
Even the boys nod their heads in agreement.
"Watch." Nikki now gives Ivan a wink.
"Just stay sweet and be yourself." She says.

Speak softly but carry a big stick

"On the day that a person succeeds in throwing me off of my square will also be the very day that I throw him or her off of their block."-Self quote(Furious, Author)

The Real Key to being successful in Life

"To play the game of life, it is required that you not play not out of fear of losing."
"But instead, you play to win."

EXCERPT: A Youth Stuntman and Daredevil

IVAN re-enters the abandoned house.
Rizzo, Alfred and Leon now became nervous.
"Ivan man, what the hell are you doing?" Rizzo and Leon both asked.
"Damn." Alfred whispers.

    Running up the stairs of this former residence smelling of damp, but yet molded drywall, Ivan quickly reaches the second floor. Going left, he reaches the living room. Peering through a window, he looks down on his friends as they anticipate his next move. Even the two blossomed females Cassandra and Justine are concerned.

   Standing in a narrow desecrated hallway near a bathroom, Ivan gives himself a running start.

   Dashing through the house, he makes his jump from a window in the center of the living room. Running and scrambling, Leon and Rizzo place more mats in front of the building.

  Rolling and flipping, Ivan lands. He is unscathed.

  After a brief moment of silence, the remaining spectators (namely his friends) applaud.

True Respect commanded by the creator and the Father himself.

"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."-1 Peter 2:17

Life, Chess, and Fighting

What do they all have in common?  To truly succeed in all of these areas faith(even a little) along with common sense and a strategy(depending on what level) is required. If one is not careful the wrong move that he or she  makes could possibly be their last. Always think first.

WHO HOLDS THE POWER: EXCERPT: The First Date

   Cineplex Odeon, which leases two theaters in the building(Four on the second level) and four on the ground (namely Chestnut Street), Ivan and Nikki now enters the latter. They buy two tickets for "The Fly: The Return." As the lights in the auditorium began to fade and the screen comes to life, Ivan and Nikki already seated began cuddling up.

Who Holds the Power Book Trailer Series 5

WHO HOLDS THE POWER: EXCERPT(Madame Maestro)

   Among his top five students, of course there's Nikki(who is now seen playing in the front row), Jessica Flanagan joins her along with Emmanuel Singh, Vincent Kim, and Ruben Martin De Porres.

   It is now 7:50 in the evening.

  With the incredible energy, the enthusiasm, and last but not least, the will to go all the way, all of Vogel's advance students takes it to the max.

  Without breaking a single sweat, the entire class of twenty is nearly playing as though they are at the White House.

  Or perhaps Carnegie Hall.

  Relaxed but focused, the students are one with the instruments.

  As the thin metal summons the appropriate notes, they proceed to follow their instructor's lead.

  George Lloyd originally composed the sounds that are now heard above the roaring "L" trains.

  Mr. Vogel's students successfully picks them up.

  Also in attendance with the lone conductor and his students are presumably the latter's friends and family.

  Having really outdone themselves at this point, and with the consent of their teacher, the students stopped playing.

  As the seemingly noble pupils stand and bow the small audience before them began to clap.

WHO HOLDS THE POWER:EXCERPT(The music teacher gets Flunked)

   IN THE ABSENCE of a tape player or even that of an instrumental cut, both Ivan and his friend improvises. Nikki now plays what is obviously KRS ONE'S "I'm Still Number One." "Go ahead Nikki!" Donnie claps. Ivan takes his place in front of the classroom.

"I want to dedicate this to you Mrs. Wentworth and many others." He announces. "This is for you." Ivan now points to the smiling music teacher.

Madame Wentworth I admire your dedication
Your sophistication, for what it's worth
You're on the west side of the Atlantic now
So welcome to my turf

A true educator, a scholar who put in many years
All the modeling the picture taking
The blood, the sweat and the tears
You claim that you wanna make a difference
We can see that
We have no doubt
But for you to talk down and belittle us
You gotta cut that out
You're turning red
Are you angry?
Like Milli Vanilli
Of course you know it's true
We're human beings
Poor, maybe
Not some animals in a zoo

At this point Mrs. Wentworth is turning red.
Although angry, she also becomes dumbfounded
Meanwhile, the rest of the class is speechless

   As Ivan's peers continue to hear him out despite being shocked, they are still impressed. To assist Nikki who is still playing the piano, the rest of the class began to clap. Ivan on the other hand is just warming up.

You think you're so beautiful
So tough and so cool
You're nothing but the epitome
Of an educated fool
So what you went to Oxford
You live in Forest Glen
You say you're born again
But yet you still sin
You're paid to educate, unify , and regulate
But instead you divide and conquer
Brainwash and miss educate
My main goal as well as my peers here
Is to reach for the stars
Careers that we enjoy
The money, homes and the cars
Heaven or Hell
With or without you we'll still prevail
Don't you have an oven to put your head in?
Or why don't you fry on the third rail

The entire class cheers loudly and applauds Ivan once more.

I promise you
You won't be the first or the last
You're like a wet dream on steroids
Take the stick out yo glass(edited)
It's not about black or white
Upper or Lower class
You tell us to say no to drugs
But you're the main one smoking grass
You keep it up
Trust and believe
Your career will be deceased
Broke and no pension
To redeem yourself, you'll have to see the priest

Only you can prevent the forest fire of all forest fires triggered by bullying.

"If it is indeed true that one should never allow another to push their buttons, then perhaps it is within their best interest not to do so." "Failure to adhere can sometimes result in assured mutual destruction."-Furious, Author.

"Respect yourself and others will respect you."-Confucius

WHO HOLDS THE POWER: EXCERPT: Splash!

   In the aftermath he splashes the others. Holding his breath, he remains under the water for thirty seconds. "Hey watch it!" Denise shouts, the moment he returns to the surface. She then chuckles. "Oh, I'm sorry about that." Ivan catches his breath. "He ain't sorry!" Says Nikki. At this point she bares a mischievous grin. "Let's get em!" Andrea suggests. The girls all attempt to double team him. Now splashing him, Charles is already on the scene. He rushes to Ivan's aid. "Wait alright!" Andrea pleads. She laughs and giggles as Charles picks her up. "Ok stop!" "CHARLIE!" Splaaash! on contact. Charles throws her thick frame into the water. Lazarus and Rizzo also joined in. And from that very moment Denise and Nikki laughed, shared a scream and took off running. Kicking and splashing, both are quickly caught. "Rizzo, get away from me!" Denise smirks. "I ain't playing boy!" No!" The moment she turns her back, Rizzo picks her up and dumps her. Splaaash! Ivan now turns to Nikki. "As you were saying?" He smiled. "You ain't crazy." She grins. "I'll be the judge of that." Ivan moves in closer. "Ok Ivan !" She finally pleads. "Wait!" "Wait!" "IVAN, PUT ME DOWN!" Splaaash! Ivan throws her in. Emerging from the water, Nikki's long curly hair is almost straight. Spitting out water, she rests on the sand. Jokingly she pretends to pout. "I hate you." She smiled. Ivan at this point began to run. 

"Where ya going huh?" She asks. Getting up, she chases after him. Ivan laughs.

Revised overview

   A usually mild mannered young man turns the tables on the very people for whom has for a very long time only caused him trouble. Among the so called powers that be consist of many of his peers, certain would be trusted family members, the local gang, and last but not least several authority figures. With plenty of humor, fun, love, and laughter with a little romance supporting the uncensored fights, the message behind the story talks about bullying. The rewards and the benefits one reaps when they take a stand and fight back. And the consequences and the repercussions against those who dare to use it. This story is the first installment of an ongoing series.

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WHO HOLDS THE POWER : EXCERPT: A Welcoming Comittee

   HIP TOSSING another and then drop kicking what appears to be his twelfth opponent, Ivan distributes his left back fist to a young man who suddenly spits out three of his teeth. "Aaaaah man!" His voice is grotesquely strained as a string of blood and saliva hangs from the corner of his mouth. "My teeth man!"

   Two of the hoodlums even have the audacity to flash gang signs. This time Ivan laughs.

   What used to be symbols of power have now become a symbol of one who is handicapped. Pressing away at their nerves, the youth's hand quickly grow numb.