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“Sensitive and audacious... Nikki’s storytelling is full of human tales with simple truths.”- LA Star Review

"This book embodies an imperative social agenda... rich in culture and history." - Writer's Critique
"Nikki's words march across the page like soldiers at war."- She Prophecy Entertainment Corner

A witty, yet inspiring collection of short stories that travel characters through the historical filled streets of Mississippi. The characters of Mississippi Window Cracks come alive with stories of destiny and fate, stories of surrender and love, lessons in reciprocity, modern day health experiments, and surviving through Hurricane Katrina. Bold and genuine, Nikki Skies examines the human psyche through loving characters with a transcending warmth and honesty.

Since the curtain was open, I walked in the room. There was a strong smell of lavender incense flowing and white candles were lit everywhere. The furniture was arranged so the room gave a circular appearance. After giving the room a quick glance, I figured the person giving the readings was only available by appointment so I turned to walk out.
“Chu been travelin?,” someone asked from within the room. I looked around for someone but found no one.
“Yes, I have. Not long though,” I responded still looking for the person in the room.
“Ya’ name be revenge, ha?,” the voice asked me again.
“Ya’ real heavy in here ya’ know? Ya’ legs already take part snake.” She leaned in on the table and looked at me. “Ya’ not here ta’ talk to me or da odahs in here. Ya’ want Petro,” she said this name with force.
“Who?,” I asked her.
“I say Petro! Revenge fa’ somedin’ bad don to ya’. In me dreams ya’ come orange ridin’ undah da’ sunset. Tole me ya’ soul is gone. Nuttin’ above need anymore. Tell me in ya’ wurds, why ya’ here?,” she asked me this while observing every corner of my eyes.