I'm writing the stories I always wished existed—stories where Black girls shine, fall deeply in love, and become the heroes of their own lives. I'd love for you to be here from the very beginning.
Hey, I'm Ayirah J. Adair. I'm a writer in my early 20s living in New York and a proud community college student with a deep love for authentic storytelling. Each week, I invite you behind the scenes as I work toward publishing my first novel. Along the way, I share short stories, book reflections, young adult survival guides, inspiration, and the honest thoughts that don't always get spoken out loud. If you're looking for relatable, unscripted stories about ambition, creativity, and figuring out your twenties one lesson at a time, you're in the right place.
Stories From My Notebook.
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Read Never Find by Ayirah J. Adair
Summer never expected a family vacation to Jamaica to change her life. Caught between her family's expectations and an uncertain future of her own, she finds an unexpected connection with Ajani, a local boy chasing dreams that seem just out of reach. As the two spend long days beneath swaying palm trees and warm Caribbean sunsets, their friendship slowly grows into something neither of them planned for. But with Summer's return home drawing closer and the realities of their lives pulling them in different directions, they must decide whether loving someone is worth it when you know it can't last. A heartfelt story about first love, self-discovery, and the people who leave a permanent mark on our hearts.
