Providence Stories

​"God, if there can be a second chance... let it be us." ​This was the 150-year-old prayer whispered by a priest and a nun who chose their faith over their feelings. They sacrificed their first life for the Lord, serving as strangers on the road but soulmates in spirit. ​Now, a century and a half later, God Himself has stepped into the scene to fulfill that ancient plea. ​In a busy modern city, two people who think they are just "ordinary" friends start to wake up. Between the walls of a classroom and the sidewalk in front of The Anchor & Vine, the memories are returning. The drawings, the missing heartbeats, and the 7 years of separation were all part of the plan. It's the story of two people who accidentally met for the first time but fortunately met in their next life cause they sacrificed their first life for god that even god came to the scene to unite them and gave them a second chance. They sacrificed their past. Now, they get to live their future.

In the summer of 1999, six 14-year-old boys from different neighborhoods across Providence, Rhode Island, forge a bond that will define their youth-and test their souls. United by friendship and football, they dream of one thing: winning a high school championship together. Five of the boys-Daniel "Damit," Larry, Lunky, Poles, and Benny-attend Hope High School on the East Side, just blocks from the Ivy-covered walls of Brown University. The sixth, Jermaine, goes to Central High on the South Side but remains deeply tied to the group through shared summers, streetball battles, and weekend scrimmages. What begins as an innocent dream quickly becomes a brotherhood. Their high school years rush by in a blur of football games, late-night parties, hallway laughs, and first loves. By the summer before senior year, the six are inseparable-more family than friends. They've survived the chaos of adolescence, and the championship still feels within reach. But on the night of July 4th, 2002, their world collapses. Gathered in the Washington Park neighborhood to celebrate the holiday, they joke, reminisce, and dream like boys do. That night, Benjamin-"Benny," the heart of the group-is shot five times. Once in the face. Four times in the torso. He dies instantly. The city mourns another young life lost to senseless violence. But for his five brothers, mourning isn't enough. Their childhood is over. Their innocence buried with Benny. As grief tightens its grip, an unbearable truth surfaces: Benny's killer is the older brother of Marcus, a mutual friend from high school. Marcus had grown up alongside Larry and Jermaine. His brother, however, is a feared kingpin in Washington Park-a man of stature in the streets, with blood on his hands and protection on every corner. The bond that once revolved around football is now anchored in loss. Rage simmers. Forgiveness seems impossible.

Little Girl learns a lesson on why there are some prayers that don't get answered

Lilly was once a nice kind girl, who lived in the city of capital city of providence, and had the perfect ife, until a tragic dragon attack, destroyed her home and orphaned her. Lilly then left her old life behind her and when on to being enrolled as student at the notorious (Galacia Thieves Academy) in the town of Forthweild. Her study's were set on the main focus of picking locks , and mastering the ways of lock-picking. but her new mentor Velimire deeply despises Lilly for her tiresome and tedious ways..

Venice Wisteria is met with a fate that will change the trajectory of her entire life forever. Unconsciously aware of what she's gotten herself into, she indirectly fell into the trap of the inevitable fate. Wrio Hudson, the head captain of the Golds team and supposedly unfazed as ever, felt as if his entire life was shaking the moment he intertwined paths with Venice. As the head captain of the strongest team in the Academy, a heavy responsibility lies in his hands and an heavier one when Venice is involved - where a piece of their past comes back to haunt them. Together with Venice, Wrio, and the rest of the Golds, they wander through stories, tales, myths, and histories-each world containing a parallel universe of themselves. With each turn of a page, they cross thresholds into realms unseen, living a thousand borrowed lives as they weave, ever so softly, the fragile thread called life.

"Wings of Love" follows the transformative journey of Sarah, a woman tethered by fear, who finds herself at a summer adventure camp. There, she meets Ethan, a charismatic skydiving instructor with a contagious zest for life. Through the exhilarating experience of free fall, Sarah learns invaluable lessons about trust, courage, and the unwavering belief that God's love is a parachute that never fails.

In an world filled with Shamans, Yokais, and Vengeful Spirits, an ordinary boy named Hiroshi lived a normal life. That is, until one day, he found a hidden gem of providence that granted him the "Luck of the Gods." How would it affect his life?

Ambrose just graduated with his master's in criminology. He never expected to get a call from one of his first applications, but when he received the call from a man named Cassius one night, he decided not to let an opportunity pass. Thrust into an exciting world behind the scenes of nightclubs, Ambrose has to learn how to survive the occult. Job hunting came easy, but witch hunting may come much harder. Work in progress!! Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated!!!

Individuals suffering from all that haunts them, whether it be their fears or societal advances. A single person, once human who has become a machine disguised as a human due to what the future the world has brought into his life. A single person who had the world at his fingertips, losing everything in just a short span of time. A single person who lost it all for being too careful... This is their stories.

Short Story / 8000 words Detective Amber Dunne hates Christmas. The holiday brings back unhappy memories. She just wants to get through her shift on the gritty streets of Providence, maybe grab up some criminals, and get to bed. But when local thugs try to destroy Meiying's herbal shop, Amber's mood takes a turn for the worse ... * * * Half of all proceeds of the The Year of the Forgotten Secrets short stories benefit battered women's shelters. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The series is structured for readers to read along as I write them to offer feedback and suggestions on the complex storyline. If you're the style of reader who would prefer to wait until the entire series is finished before you tackle it, that is fine! Simply wait until the series is complete and I'll offer the boxed set. I do that with all of my books. The reason I publish as I write is that I don't write full time and it can sometimes take months for me to finish up a storyline. There are readers who don't want to wait - who would rather read along as I go and stay engaged in the process. That way they can provide feedback and suggestions on the storyline. Whichever way works well for you, I provide an option. I'd love to hear from you at my website at OpheliaSikes.com.

Sia & Chanel aren't normal teenagers, they're twins that posses magical abilities that comes with heavy responsibilities, busy parents that are rarely home anymore, and the only hope the city seems to have against magic. Sia & Chanel's story starts with their parents & grandparents; Granny & Pa lived with them and ran their Mother's, Nanà, Boutique, Ma's, most of the days, Granny comes from a family of powerful Necromancers, she was the eldest in the family and was left as the protector of the coast. Granny defeated an evil Mage, Helga*, before the Council stepped in with "Officers" and cleaned everything up. Granny retired. Now Granny teaches the girls about their history and powers subtly because their mother is still hesitant about exposing the rest of the family and the girls to things they may not be ready for. Father, Jean, was an ex-military man with a past that turned Chef. His restaurant, Pa's, in downtown DC was a go to spot for all the big names that visited. Mother, was a Politician, she worked downtown as well. Mother was looking to run for the Secretary of Justice, this made her become highly targeted and she stepped on the LCNs toes recently she lost her last security guard and she looked into options to upgrade. This led to the hiring of (ret.)Alias:Wilson who wasn't taking retirement well and needed the action but what he didn't expect was to be personally selected as the "Nanny". But nonetheless, things turned out well when he begins to see the girls are different and they start growing interested in his training and past, he begin training them, introduced them to Providence. This was the beginning of their relationship that would save their worlds.