Written by Betty Williams
Take a journey with me to Chicago early 90’s. Let’s have a sneak peek into 4 people lives. The difference between them and us is their powerful hidden past. We have four people that toy with both worlds, the seduction of being a Woman & The masculinity of a Man….
Jolie Turner-(Transition from a man) Kevoughn Dunn
“Powerful Shoe Designer of Turner couture Designs" she moved from a small town in Hudson NJ. Born to two very strict & religious parents, his father is a valued fixture in their town. Rev. Kenneth Dunn is the pastor of First Communal Baptist Church and he ruled his home like a brute with sexual request that the mother couldn’t stomach. His mother Mrs. Clara Dunn after all is a small framed woman with skin like light brown caramel the color you would see on autumn leaves. With her two master’s degrees she chooses to care for her husband & son instead of a career. Find out what would make Kevoughn’s mother choose between her righteous & often feared brute of a husband over her beloved little boy, whom in fact became the most powerful and well respected women in the Fashion Industry!
Coke-(Transition from a woman) Kino Smalls
"Most Wealthy Strip Club Owner in Chicago the Great Dame" Soon after her Alcoholic mother left her in her aunt’s care, Her Cousin Sammy began to molest her. She felt she had to "Man Up" and I mean in the Literal sense. After one night of having enough, she viciously mutated Sammy & attacked her aunt. She’s been on the run every since. It’s been 15yrs and Kino Smalls is gone and in her place is Coke well respected exceptionally wealthy business man with all the honeys. After a smart business move with the Jews to invest in a car dealership her past crept up, it became the worst move he can make! In the mean time Sammy didn’t forget that fateful night almost 16yrs ago. Sammy’s has revenge on his mind. Sammy teamed up with Kino mother Tonya after rehab; she’s been sober for 12yrs & after finding out the news about her sister and nephew the hunt was on. See how extortion, sexual favors and even murder become fatal not only to Cokes career but almost to his freedom.
Tiffany Brunner (Transition from a man) Jacob Hassock
"Top Money Maker in Coke Strip Club the Great Dame" Tiffany born Jacob lived in the not so chic part of chi town. He was raised by his grandmother and four older sisters in the most gang populated, drug addicted environments in Chicago Ft. Hood. Growing up Jacob really didn't have much and took notice how his oldest sister Rita would get all her needs granted with just the flick of her long brown hair and the sway of the hips. He idealized her. Soon after getting mixed up on the down low with his sister Rita boyfriend Kenny, Jacob knew what it was like to have it all, from expensive wardrobe to a Cristal White Range Rover sitting on 26 white Zenetti Wheels to the house on the hill he would always past as a child, nobody could stop him! With Kenny love, finance & 10yrs under the bridge, Jacob was able to make his transition into Tiffany. For the next 5yrs she dances at “The Great Dame”. A scout from Turner couture Designs spotted her crystal white Range, windows down driving through Main Street. Wondering who this woman was, he followed her straight to The Great Dame. After watching her for hours he was mesmerize as her hips sway and breast bounce as she makes way though the mannish men ready for a experience. He’s impressed by her swagger. She was offer a gig on the spot she couldn’t refuse. Tiffany has a chance to become the “IT” girl of the fashion industry and experience more wealth than she could envision, she jumped at the chance. As her fame and wealth grew Rita became more bitter more envious and more hateful toward Tiffany. Unbeknown the Rita most of her young brother success is because of her now Husband Kenny. On July 4th after a family gathering Rita discovered a trap door on the bottom of the hall closet. What was under the door that tipped her off to the 15yr love affair? What was so devastating that Rita begins plotting against Kenny with Jamaican drug lords? What did she see to make her start secretly videotaping her beloved brother with the prominent Mayor of Chicago? At the end Tiffany would be up front and personal with a barrel of Saturday night special find out who was on the other end.
Donald Peeps (Transition from a woman) Barbara Peeps
“Retired Homicide Detective-Head of Security for The Great Dame” It was 1974 6:37pm the doctor shouts “congrats Mr. & Mrs. Peeps you have a healthy baby girl” that when her problems began. Her father Mr. Peeps is prized Sergeant of the 78th District with much accomplishment to his name. All this man dreamt of having is a boy to toss the ball around with, and most of all follow his footsteps. Mrs. Peeps on the other hand really didn’t want any children having a rough childhood herself, children wasn’t a dream of hers. She rather socializes with the town socialites rather than be a mom. Under mostly her father care she was raised as a boy. Barbara’s father went to great length to convince the people around him for many years that they really in fact had a son. This confuses Barbara as she became a teenager most of the boys didn’t have what she had. With pressure coming from her father to be this ultimate son and her mom not caring about her well being, she pressed on until she joined the police force. Within 10 yrs of climbing the ranks, Donald became the leading Homicide Detective in the District with 89 solved cases under the belt. Mr. Peeps is very pleased of his Son accomplishment, and often was found bragging to his buddies. Midway through his career there was one case that had Donald perplex. This case was disturbing even unthinkable where the was the compassion? How can a 15yr old girl weighing 120 pounds do so much harm to two adults he often thought. Donald would spend the second half of his career trying to solve this case. He became fixate on what happen to this young girl after this brutal attack on humanity. After his retirement from the force Donald became head of security with one of the most well recognized strip club in Chicago “The Great Dame”. Heading all 14 clubs he was responsible for the safety of the dancers, crew and the famous clientele that frequently attend. A conversation with a patron brings back all the tenseness of the case he couldn’t solve. Find out how and if Donald would finally solve this long awaited case or understand the circumstances and turn a blind eye.
The four characters have deep revelation that will shake the foundation of regular life as they have known it. Find out how each person had to deal with their own deadly sins "Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride", and how they would ultimately join together to form their own “Secrets Society” to protect, destroy or kill anyone that get in the way of their success.
Every Week I will add another Chapter to This interesting tale. Stay Tune to how the drama unfolds! For more Info email BettyW@weliveharlem.com. All Rights Reserve to Young Life Publishing LLC.
