In the 2nd installment of “Catching Feelings for The Plug,” the drama picks right back up where Toy left it. Satch is bringing more misery to Talia’s life in death than when he was alive because Talia can’t catch a break. Who set the fires? There’s an old wive's tale that says, “things get worse before they get better.” Nothing can be more true for Talia because she finds herself in more trouble that even Marsean may not be able to help her get out off. When Marsean came to town, he only wanted to pay his respects, find his missing drugs and money then go on with his life, but after meeting Talia, Marsean starts to wonder did he bite off more than he could chew. Is Thalia really a damsel in distress, or does she like dancing with trouble and plays the victim? However, when competition arises for him, will he walk away or fight for Talia? Toxin has never believed in committed relationships. He felt that relationships were overrated and more of a hassle. However, the same woman that he told face to face that she was not wifey material has Toxin acting out of character. He fights with his emotions internally. When tragedy strikes and she is his crutch, will he let that wall down or will Toxin continue to fight with what the heart already wants? One thing is certain; you can never be sure of anything “When You Start Catching Feelings For The Plug 2.”

Giving a man her all, just for him to flaunt his indiscretions in her face is not what Talia Wilbourn imagined for her life when she met Satchel ‘Satch’ Malone. After years of holding her head high amid the whispers and secrets, she finally decides to make a move for herself, only to be hit by another unexpected blow. Being the bigger person once again, Talia stands by Satch when a deadly situation arises. She never expects that walking away with only the clothes on her back and the money in her secret account would place a target on her back. Marsean comes to town to pay his respects to a business partner. However, when greed and envy start to affect his business, he prolongs his stay. He meets Talia, fully expecting the opposite of what her vibe gave off. Realizing that things are never as they are told and hardly ever as they seem, he decides to get closer to her in an effort to find the truth. The one thing he doesn’t count on is that the more truth he uncovers, the more questions arise. Toxin’s grief over his best friend has to take a back seat because business has to be handled first. In honor of his best friend, Toxin refuses to allow anyone to take advantage of Satch, even in death; regardless of who it is. Auntie Ethel is the poster child for misery loves company. She’s lived off her nephew’s money and penitentiary chances that he took without regret. Now that he is no longer among the living, she feels that everything her nephew owned and worked for should go to her and no one else. And there’s only one way to make that happen.

In the third installment of “Catching Feelings for The Plug 3,” Talia is fighting for her freedom. She thinks this is her biggest battle to date; however, she doesn’t know that enemies are lurking to handle what the court of law may not. Will Talia walk away with her freedom, only to have her life taken, or will she once again beat all odds and come out unscathed and victorious? Marsean is fighting for his family, Talia, and their unborn baby. There are no limits to the lengths that Marsean will go to protect what is his. Marsean is stretched in many different directions. With enemies jumping out of every corner, there is no way that Marsean can be everywhere for everyone all the time. However, Marsean will show the world how and why he is The Plug in the finale. No stone will be left unturned to expose and eliminate all possible threats to his family. Toxin is fighting for his empire. He knew he would be tested; he just never expected his comrades to be caught in the crossfire. With a heavy, guilt-filled heart, Toxin sets out for revenge and vindication. He is determined to set an example for anyone who thinks they can rise against him. Shonda is fighting for her respect. She is aware of the stigma that you can’t turn a h*@ into a housewife, but she refuses to accept that as her reality. Shonda has learned her worth and refuses to let anyone take that from her. Will she get side-tracked when she catches feelings for the plug?

Toxin is officially the plug, and Shonda has definitely caught feelings for him. However, are they genuine? Was Toxin successful in turning a H*%# into a housewife? Shonda was given a clean slate, Toxin loved her, the family embraced her; but sometimes old habits die hard. Is Shonda her own worse enemy, or is she just misunderstood? A knock at the door will open Toxin's eyes and force Shonda to face what she’s been running from. It’s been said that “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Toxin and Shonda will get a crash course on the meaning of this quote. Jon-Jon has always been the jokester of the crew. Don’t let the jokes fool you, though; he can be the most brutal one as well. Men fear him, and women are intimidated by him. However, after meeting his counterpart in a female version of himself, Jon-Jon finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Will Jon-Jon open his heart for love? Will she be able to tame the beast within as she finds herself falling for the plug?

In this finale, Keoni has taken on more than what she planned. With Emil away in prison, it’s her duty to run the business without her right hand and not allow what has been built to crumble. The secret she’s holding back from everyone will surely bring on a change of events as well as the secrets that are held against her. Emil coming home seems slim to none, and the streets are in high demand for his presence. Tiaura is suffering through her emotions from her mother’s passing, knowing who was behind it all. Just when she has pushed Shaqir away to welcome her husband back in, she’s hit with more devastating news. Finding her way back to where her heart rests, she has to swallow a hard pill that she caused for herself. With this series coming to an end, revenge is on the top of the list, and blood must be shed for closure when it boils down to the crew. Follow through on the turn of events that are sure to keep you on your toes.

Meet Francis Plug, a troubled and often drunk misfit who causes chaos and confusion wherever he goes. And where he most likes to go is to real author events, collecting signatures from the likes of Salman Rushdie, Hilary Mantel, and Eleanor Catton, all the while gleaning advice for a self-help book he is writing with the novice writer in mind. His timely manual promises to be full of sage wisdom and useful tidbits to help ease freshly published novelists into the demands of life in the public eye. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the literary world - or, in fact, humanity in general. Because while it is a brilliant slapstick comedy, blurring fact, fiction, and absurdity to astonishing effect, How To Be A Public Author by Francis Plug is also a surprising and touching meditation on loneliness and finding a place in the world. Francis, it seems, just doesn't fit in. And as you read, you may wonder if he'll even make it to the end of his own book...

The book is the volume of “The History of Literature in Song, Liao, Jin and Xixia of Dynasty ” among a series of books of “Deep into China Histories”. The earliest known written records of the history of China date from as early as 1250 BC, from the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC) and the Bamboo Annals (296 BC) describe a Xia dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BC) before the Shang, but no writing is known from the period The Shang ruled in the Yellow River valley, which is commonly held to be the cradle of Chinese civilization. However, Neolithic civilizations originated at various cultural centers along both the Yellow River and Yangtze River. These Yellow River and Yangtze civilizations arose millennia before the Shang. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, and is regarded as one of the cradles of civilization.The Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) supplanted the Shang and introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to justify their rule. The central Zhou government began to weaken due to external and internal pressures in the 8th century BC, and the country eventually splintered into smaller states during the Spring and Autumn period. These states became independent and warred with one another in the following Warring States period. Much of traditional Chinese culture, literature and philosophy first developed during those troubled times.In 221 BC Qin Shi Huang conquered the various warring states and created for himself the title of Huangdi or "emperor" of the Qin, marking the beginning of imperial China. However, the oppressive government fell soon after his death, and was supplanted by the longer-lived Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Successive dynasties developed bureaucratic systems that enabled the emperor to control vast territories directly. In the 21 centuries from 206 BC until AD 1912, routine administrative tasks were handled by a special elite of scholar-officials. Young men, well-versed in calligraphy, history, literature, and philosophy, were carefully selected through difficult government examinations. China's last dynasty was the Qing (1644–1912), which was replaced by the Republic of China in 1912, and in the mainland by the People's Republic of China in 1949.Chinese history has alternated between periods of political unity and peace, and periods of war and failed statehood – the most recent being the Chinese Civil War (1927–1949). China was occasionally dominated by steppe peoples, most of whom were eventually assimilated into the Han Chinese culture and population. Between eras of multiple kingdoms and warlordism, Chinese dynasties have ruled parts or all of China; in some eras control stretched as far as Xinjiang and Tibet, as at present. Traditional culture, and influences from other parts of Asia and the Western world (carried by waves of immigration, cultural assimilation, expansion, and foreign contact), form the basis of the modern culture of China.

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