Contemporary-fiction Stories

"A fleeting encounter in the midst of a spiritual journey sparks a deep, lasting connection, where love blooms in unexpected moments, leaving behind memories that time cannot erase." an unexpected meeting that creates a lasting emotional impact.

When Opal Mae Rhodes passes away, her four daughters return to their childhood home in Mississippi, to sort through a lifetime of memories-and decades of unresolved family tensions. What should be a simple weekend of organizing becomes an emotional reckoning when they discover Mama's final surprise. As old wounds resurface and long-buried resentments explode, the sisters must confront the question that has haunted them all: What does it really mean to be family? Through laughter and tears, discoveries and revelations, they learn that sometimes the most precious inheritance isn't what you expect-it's what you need. A heartwarming story about the messy, stubborn, perfectly imperfect love that holds families together, What She Left Behind reminds us that home isn't a place-it's the people who choose to love you, flaws and all.

Ashes of Sylph Book I of The Sylph Chronicles Trilogy The empire is dying. Plague has withered its fields. Rebels burn its grain. The crown lies empty after a king's madness drowns in wine and silence. Into this ruin steps a boy. Silver Vaerion. Fifteen. Heir to a poisoned throne. No songs welcome him. No lords cheer. The people write curses in ash on broken walls. Yet in silence, he begins to move-a ruler who speaks rarely, listens always, and lets his enemies choke on their own fire. From sewers flooded with rot to battlefields blazing with rebellion, Ashes of Sylph is a tale of inheritance carved not in gold, but in blood. An empire burns. A crown weeps. And a boy learns that power is not given-it is taken.

They said you can't change the past but Ark never stopped trying. Sunshine Vale was a spark in Ark's otherwise quiet world, the kind of girl who painted clouds wrong and made it feel like art anyway. Most people called her Sol, like the sun. And when she left his life, she became his storm. Ark held onto one thing: the memory. Quiet, strange, and unforgettable. a year later, Ark finds himself standing in front of the old clock in his room, stuck at 10:10. The moment everything fell apart. When the hands tick again, so does something inside him, something that whispers maybe, just maybe, the past isn't finished with him yet, but the deeper he dives into what he thinks is time, the more he risks losing touch with what's real. A slow unraveling of grief, memory, and a boy who finds a way to travel back in time, hoping to rewrite the ending he was never ready for.

"Please get down." It's a dark, stormy, windy night in the city. The bridge holds many secrets. Two hurting women face each other on this night, destinies merging. Mistakes have been made, people have been hurt, and these two are the victims. After the many years, they are ready to give up, ready to end it all. But one thing keeps them from giving up. The bridge holds many secrets, and the city breeds scum. But together, they can heal and help. This passionate, emotional story about the power of forgiveness takes you far away, to a city you'll always remember and never forget. Follow me to the place where mercy and grace mingle, where love and pain go hand-in-hand. Follow me to the bridge.

Rain doesn't forget. Ren Aizawa hasn't played the piano in seven years-not since the accident that stole his younger brother and shattered his will to feel joy. Every morning, he watches the train leave without him, waiting for something he doesn't believe in anymore: healing. But when Haruna Mizuki-grief-worn and ghost-hearted-appears at the platform with a thermos and too many unspoken goodbyes, Ren finds himself drawn into a quiet companionship neither of them asked for. Bound by shared silence, old letters, a forgotten piano, and the relentless rhythm of the rain, they begin to unearth something tender: the possibility of life after loss. A Place the Rain Still Falls is a one-chapter literary drama about mourning, memory, and the quiet ways broken people find their way back to music, art-and each other.

When a quiet fan starts asking questions about the best friend I lost, memories I buried begin to resurface. Some messages carry more than just words. Some people never really leave. And sometimes... the past types back.

This is the epic tale of five fearless young individuals who came together for a challenge proposed by Brasilis School, where the prize was a coveted scholarship. However, what began as a series of small challenges quickly transformed into the greatest adventure of their lives, a journey that transcended the school setting and led them to fight for the future of humanity. Through tests of courage, intelligence, unity and faith, Rodolfo, Laura, Keiko, Michael and Jordan discovered their true potential, facing unimaginable obstacles and revealing heroes they didn't even know they could be. For lovers of fantasy and romance, this book features illustrated elements that enchant both adults and children. With an engaging and thrilling narrative, it's a must-read in 2025. This contemporary tale blends adventure, fiction, and faith, offering an inspiring and exciting experience for all ages.

For a bridge once burnt severs ties forever... Newly sober and dating the man of her dreams, Traci Collins is ready to enjoy the good life, until her new best friend, Olivia Durning, confides a dreadful secret far worse than Traci could imagine. Sealed by a shared bond, and unaware there is more to the secret than what she was told, Collins feels honor-bound to protect her friend when a confrontation between Olivia and her childhood tormentor turns deadly. A mysterious text forces Traci to question Olivia's actions and re-examine her loyalties. When the answers to Traci's questions endanger a life she treasures more than her own, she must decide if friendship has a limit. Subscribe to updates from Marguerite about new books and other news at http://www.margueriteashton.com/r.a.t/

This story is about a boy who doesn't know of modern society and it's every day luxuries. He live's in the wild with his elder, and is about to have his entire world turned upside down. Currently I am working on it and trying to give it the appropriate tags. I made this cover on google docs, and it's a picture of one of the lamp-posts in front of our front porch. I thought that it has a bit of a mysterious feel to it, with the bushes behind it. Enjoy the story, and leave feedback. Pointers and things I'm doing well would be simply fabulous! (Lol, and I have no one who is spell checking or proof reading as I go, so my apologies now if my grammar is horrible!)