Cody William Ridenour was born in Baltimore MD June 29th, 1991. He grew up in a small-town in Carroll County Maryland called Hampstead in a great family (well second family). He never dreamed that he would write a book in his life or become an author at all, but it became apparent as time passed, there was no choice. There are many amazing accomplishments he could mention in his life, but the publication of this book is one of the greatest thus far. His debut work, “5 Stories Down” is a portrayal of something positive coming out of a situation not particularly positive.