Captain Eo, a  young, bachelor space captain who is new to the Voyager exploration crew, is given one final chance to redeem his past missions' failures with a boring assignment: leading a pack of opinionated junior astronauts through a Martian natural exhibit. During the journey, one breach of the rules leads to obstacles that could change the course of Eo's career for the worst. 

© 2022

After viewing the Living With Michael Jackson documentary, Michael discovers that Martin had lied to him and seeks legal action against him. He faces media harassment but has his adopted daughters and a new female companion to help him through the ordeal. When he faces his second set of child molestation allegations, and some corruption is uncovered in the LAPD, his emotional state is put to the test. Will he gain the strength he needs to be able to conquer the grisly charges once and for all? Will the cops face consequences for their illegalities? Or is another settlement the only viable option?

In 1993, Michael was accused of doing a most horrific act. At the encouragement of a good friend, he steps foot in a church for the first time in years hoping that a little prayer and worship restores his strength. Little did he know that not only would he find peace... he just might find love too.

cat·fish

'kat';fiSH

1.

fish for catfish.

"with the Mississippi River far below its normal level, the catfishing kept getting better and better"

2.

US - informal

lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona.

"she was being catfished by a cruel prankster"

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In recent years, online dating has become the latest trend in finding committed relationships. The success rate of these happy couples has stirred the interest of single career woman Jasmine Dimes, a senior graphic designer who spends a fair chunk of her free time browsing the internet doing everything from visiting forums, chatting, and dabbling a bit into the online dating scene.

She connects with a striking older man named Damien who shows to be a compatible match on a dating site. Sweet, charming, and incredibly attractive, the two hit it off through multiple emails and late night instant chats. Finally! Her Mr. Right was here! Except for the small fact that they aren't actually dating. Or at least he hasn't asked her and vice versa. Despite the sparks, their arrangement was seen as a close friendship developed over the internet. A friendship that hints at the possibilities of something more.

But when Damien announces his plans to visit the city, Jasmine starts gearing up for an opportunity to finally see if those sparks fly in person just as heavily as they do online. Despite the criticism by her friend, she sets out and arranges the meeting to see where things lead.

There's just one slight problem ... he never shows up. Not once, not twice, but a constant string of excuses that leaves her wondering if this is even real. Something always comes up where she's left hanging dry. Where is Damien? Is he real or is this some game? It's now uncertain if she should be concerned or simply angry.

And why is it that Michael Jackson, the worldwide renown pop musician who happens to be visiting the city, seems to always be somewhere around or mentioned to be within the vicinity of their intended meeting spot?

Probably just a coincidence.

... Right?

Boy Meets Girl.  Man meets Girl.  What happens when battle lines are drawn in the quest for the affections of a mysterious woman from New Orleans?

*I suck at summaries. Dah well.

Sometimes, all it takes is having one person in your corner, without any ulterior motives, that makes all the difference. That's what Melony and Michael were to each other. 

She was the best actress in the world, but never truly believed it. Kept in control by the people in her life for a long time, she eventually breaks free. But there are always consequences, and long-term effects. The things that get her through the hard times, are her new family, and her friends, the Jackson family. With one Jackson in particular being her best friend. Someone who understood the life, the pressures, and the stress of being controlled. Someone who was going to change the world one day.

This is the story of how one person can change your life, for the better.  

Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Adult, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Racism
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 61162 Read Count: 438