Contemporay Stories

Percy Hilton the Prince of Denmark is living with Avery Thornes. Avery is born in a very rich wealthy family. But when her father's company goes bankrupt and her father has to shut down the company, her family is broke. Completely broke. Coincidently, her grandmother recently passed away leaving Avery Thornes a bunch of money to inherit. Percy, born into the royal family of Denmark. Soon announced to be crowned king due to his father's complications with cancer in his lungs and stomach. However, after revealing the King's passing, certain egotists are now chasing Percy and attempting to break the Royal Bloodline. Some are wondering if there will be a king or a future for Denmark. How does Percy and Avery's life collide? Percy is rushed out of his own country and sent to America, living in the Thornes Mansion and acting as Avery's boyfriend due to his mother, the queen's request. Prince in disguise. Although, Percy and Avery despise each other and Avery has a boyfriend. After learning more about each other, they soon realized that they are actually alike and whether or not Avery's life will interfere with Percy's royal life when he becomes the king. Will Percy be able to go back to his home and be crowned King? Does Avery and Percy fall in love?

"Shadows and Light" is a poignant contemporary fiction novel that explores the complexities of grief, friendship, and healing. The story follows Lucas, a young man grappling with the heartbreaking loss of his close friend, Tasha. As he navigates his sorrow, he finds solace and companionship in his friends, Caleb and Mia, who help him discover the power of vulnerability and connection. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque winter in a small town, the narrative weaves together themes of memory, love, and the transformative nature of community. As the trio embarks on a journey to honor Tasha's legacy through the creation of a winter festival, they learn that the path toward healing is often illuminated by the bonds they forge with one another. Through heartfelt conversations, shared memories, and new traditions, Lucas realizes that while shadows of grief may linger, the light of friendship and support can guide one through even the darkest times. This story serves as a powerful reminder that embracing vulnerability and reaching out can foster resilience, inviting hope and joy back into life.

After facing the fact that her mom may never come back to her, her brother or their dad, seventeen-year-old Evanna Smith realizes that she just has to manage to make it out of high school. That is, until the boy who she had been close with, Joe Demaro, comes back after a year of almost not seeing him. Evanna Smith learns information that could make her or break her. And she doesn’t know if she will even be able to face the truth.  Seventeen-year-old Joe Demaro, who is a handsome, nice, yet troubled boy, has had a troubled past. Especially after being in jail and now coming back to the town he was raised in. He faces the noticeable glances in the hallways as he tries to rebuild his life back together. He has secrets of his own, and he is trying to face the challenges that are brought with those secrets. Is he willing to share those secrets, or let it backfire against him? This book is my official book I wrote for NaNoWriMo, and I self-published this story already and copyrighted. Just One Week by Sydnee Martin is on Amazon. Enjoy! :) Feedback is great! This is an excerpt as well.

Everyone is telling Kirsten to move on... but how can she if he's not really gone?

Scarlet once dreamed of a life filled with love, family, and fulfillment. But behind the walls of her busy home, she is slowly disappearing. With five children pulling her in every direction and a husband whose eyes-and heart-wander elsewhere, Scarlet has become invisible in her own life. Once, she was a sought-after executive assistant, thriving in her career and admired for her intelligence and drive. Now, her inbox sits empty, her work belittled as useless, her spirit weighed down by a constant stream of criticism. The woman she sees in the mirror is no longer the vibrant soul she remembers, but a stranger with hollow eyes and a heart cracked by neglect. As the shadows of loneliness close in, Scarlet clings to one fragile hope-that she can find herself again before she is consumed entirely. But reclaiming her voice means more than surviving; it means making choices that could shatter the fragile world she has built for her children. The Woman in the Shadows is a raw, heart-wrenching portrait of motherhood, betrayal, and resilience. It asks the question every woman in Scarlet's shoes has whispered to herself in the dark: What if survival means leaving everything behind?