Yalit Stories

In the glittering chaos of New York City, two royal heirs from opposite worlds collide in a moment that changes everything. Princess Amara has spent her life behind perfect smiles and unbreakable poise. To the world, she's elegance and control. To herself, she's a girl trapped in expectations she never chose. When she's sent to the Manhattan Royal Summit, she plans to keep her guard high and her heart closed. Prince Noah has never met a challenge he didn't chase. Charming, bold, and dangerously confident, he's used to getting what he wants-until he meets the one girl who refuses to be impressed. One look into Amara's eyes, and he knows he's in trouble. The kind he can't walk away from. Their first encounter sparks more than either of them expects-chemistry, rivalry, curiosity, and something neither of them is ready to name. But in a world where every glance is watched and every mistake becomes a headline, falling for each other might be the most dangerous thing they can do. Two crowns. Two hearts. One city that might just change their destinies. Royal Hearts is a modern royal romance filled with tension, slow-burn chemistry, and the kind of love that feels impossible... until it isn't.

Short story and novel excerpts inspired by my main character Desertrose, a young girl facing big problems.

'He just flew away. Leaving me behind in this tragically beautiful place.' 16 year old Lux Ingalls, a bit of a loner, recently moved to Montvale. Living with her Dad and younger brother Alex, she slowly discovers something different about herself and begins to understand the reasoning behind why they moved. And its not just to run away from the past...

"What is a Sentinel? A guard. A detective. A killer..." They are the world’s best-kept secret – an underground society whose eternal cause is to protect the world against the dark creatures and evil forces that inhabit the night. Now Sentinels are being targeted, murdered and turned as the fury of an ancient evil is unleashed once more. And when 15-year-old Nicholas Hallow’s parents are killed in a train crash, the teenager is drawn into a desperate struggle against malevolent powers. Sentinel is the first book in the Sentinel Trilogy – a world of unconventional heroes, monsters, murder and magic. ---------- Hello! I'm a dark YA fantasy author and this book, SENTINEL, is available in paperback or ebook through Amazon here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sentinel-Trilogy-Joshua-Winning/dp/1909717096 You can also buy it through my publisher, Peridot Press, here: http://www.johncattbookshop.com/peridot-press/sentinel I really hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please feel free to vote for it or leave a comment! "An ordinary orphaned teenager turns out to be the saviour of a hidden magical world. Don't think you've read this before in the Harry Potter books though, Sentinel sets a darker, grittier tone. The action is fast and violent, the monsters, including a seductive vampiress, are memorable." John Wyatt, The Sun "Hugely engaging. Winning could well be on to a winner." Claire Nicholls, SciFiNow magazine "A great, imaginative, gripping read." Nev Pierce, Editor-at-Large, Empire "Written poetically with carefully-drawn characters, this is an extremely promising YA debut by a young author." Kate Whiting, Press Association

The hidden world of books, Libratia, has come under attack and is now its inhabitants have disappeared into the pages of a book. Defenseless and zapped of its magic, its lone Page Guardian, Tiana Lybrooks, seeks to find the one who could save them all: a Wonderling. Meanwhile, a young human girl named Skye St. Adams, has found herself mysteriously followed by shadowed strangers and hearing whispers coming from the books she loves. A strange boy who calls himself The Grim seeks her and has been sent by darkness herself. In a strange world between worlds, the two girls must face turmoil and hardship with the help of arcane magic to save both their worlds from oncoming onslaught of a dark, mythical monsters and eternal darkness

One clue… what does it mean? Ken, the leader of the Blue Men of the Minch, has kidnapped Evan. Before they left, Evan was able to leave a package for Meara—her grandfather’s necklace wrapped in a cloth napkin with one word written in blood. Azuria. Unfortunately, Meara doesn’t understand it, and neither does her dad or Kieran. While her dad and Aunt Brigid attempt to rescue Evan, Meara and Kieran begin to train the clan to fight and defend their home. A war is brewing, and Meara is determined they must prepare for the battle. The training sessions are long and arduous, but the Selkies work hard to learn. Meanwhile, Evan wakes and finds himself in Belle Tresor, the home of the Sirens. He’s bound to his blue form, unable to transform to human, and Ken has plans to use Evan’s powers to destroy the Selkies. Thankfully, he’s not alone. He befriends a Siren named Deanna and several Blue Men. Can he trust them to help him escape or do they have ulterior motives? As both sides prepare for an ultimate confrontation, the stakes are high and friendships are tested. Some will rise to be victorious. Some will be destroyed. But love and loyalty will be always remembered in this exciting conclusion to the Never Forgotten series.

Cassie swears she'll never get her heart broken again because of guys, so she vows she'll only love fictional boys instead. But can a guy make his way into her heart? Or will she be forever stuck in her own fictitious world?

When ten year old Jamie meets Jenny for the first time he will see nothing more than a crazy , annoying girl next door from who he will give anything to run away from . But as the time passes they get closer while spending more and more time together. Soon there is nothing left of that girl who annoyed Jamie and made a scar on his head by pushing him off his bike . There's only beautiful young woman whos face fills Jamies sketchbooks every day. With every day bike rides across the bridge , dozens of mix CD's and routine breakfasts every morning at the best bakery in town Jamie realizes that girls arent so bad and he starts developing strong feelings for Jenny . After a lot of struggle and many sleepless nights Jamie decides to confront Jenny who was always sceptical about love . But , on the day he decided to finally tell her how he feels she disappears from his life.

Follow the story of a freshman girl named Carrie who's experiencing the high school experience for the first time in this relatable coming of age novel! Updates on every Friday.

She was kind and never said a bad word, playing the music as she was told. It wasn't like her life impacted me, but it was enough to know that there wasn't going to be a pianist for Monday's ensemble rehearsal. I typed in Cystic Fibrosis. I knew I probably shouldn't, it would make me feel like shit. Useless, unhelpful, ungrateful Harry. I can't do much in the grand scheme of things. I curled my legs up closer to my chest and let the laptop fold a little. Clicking on the first link I didn't read anything. I stared at the screen, not the words, or the pictures; the dull glow. I exited the tab. 'Do you believe in ghosts?' In Harry, Avery and Amelia's final year of high school, their study takes a turn when the unofficial school blog blows up. A girl has died and her bucket list has been leaked, whoever completes it is the ultimate mourner. For Amelia, it's already strange having moved schools to be hurled into the gossip of a dead girl. Harry is determined to do well in the state schools jazz competition while Avery is confused by her feelings towards Amelia. So wrapped up in their own lives to stop and realise there's something off about the bucket list, how could it have been shared if the owner is dead?

Walking in the footsteps of a dead girl isn't easy... Read Chapter One of FOLLOWING CHELSEA, a contemporary YA novel (Evernight Teen, 2014). Available from most online retailers.

Takes place after the first season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" (I haven't read the books by Jenny Han, so this is going off the TV adaptation). CONTAINS SPOILERS!! What happens after Belly kisses Conrad on the beach? Does this mean that things are over between her and Jeremiah, and if so, how is Jeremiah going to take it? The Fishers and the Conklins have a lot going on in the fall, including Susannah's cancer treatment.

A prophecy whispered between families as they hide from the horrors of war, repeating it like a prayer, a mantra, is finally coming true. The Prince of Lyriah and the Princess of Baeylern are to be wed, and their union shall bring peace among the nations and destroy those who carry an ancient force in their veins, the magic wielders, whose power can sever the mind and rip the heart from the body. However, dark forces are conspiring and a final battle promises to be brutal and bloody, leaving in its wake devastation, heartbreak and a desperate thirst for revenge.

I'm just an ordinary girl and a nerd and a loser and fat and ugly and no one loves me except Blake, The Hottest Guy at School and doesn't my life suck?

Evelyn was the most energetic person in her school. She often found herself as the center of attention and she liked it that way. That is until Jason comes along carrying more energy than she ever did and Evelyn finds herself swimming in jealousy for the school's new attention grabber. But when the overly energetic pair are forced to spend time with each other over the summer, they find perhaps two may be better then one. Will they feel summer romance or clash in the ultimate battle of the attention seekers?

Perfect for fans of Eleanor & Park and To all the boys I've loved before. For Wren Asher, everything is a challenge waiting to be accepted. School, friends, family and the god-awful summer job at the Presley's cafeteria. She had somehow managed to skim through the stack of rotten pie called junior year. Simultaneously, escaping her very abusive family - a druggie for a mother and a criminal prodigy for a father - back in Wisconsin. River Hayes is lost. Literally and figuratively. Under dire circumstances, Miami has become his new home. Come hell, he is now the heir of the Presley chain of cafeterias, out of school, and running for his life. Not to mention, he is constantly trying to hide from his brother's sins. When Wren is placed under River's wing for the summer, things get interesting. But River's plan to fix his brother's damage could do more bad than good. Quick updates. // Contains fluff, angst and romance that'll make you swoon. Readers discretion is advised.

In a small Appalachian town where basketball means everything, twelve girls fight for spots on the varsity roster and a season that could define them. Jersey Day kicks off the Lady Pioneers Basketball Stories - a character-driven, game-by-game series about heart, grit, rivalries, and the kind of moments that live forever. As new players try to prove themselves and veterans chase one last shot at glory, friendships form, tensions rise, and every practice counts. This isn't just a game. It's pride, identity, and a shot at something bigger. If you love sports dramas, underdog stories, and small-town pressure cookers, it all starts here.