I thought I knew who I was. Gabriel Alvarez. Twenty. Son of a poor family in Albuquerque. Big brother. Protector. Future cop. My life had been built on long nights of work, endless study, and the unshakable promise that one day I'd wear a badge strong enough to keep my family safe. But then the threads started unraveling. Whispers of a world I wasn't meant to see. Names spoken like curses. The Caruso family. The Sicilian Mafia. Everyone in the city knew they ruled from the shadows. What no one knew, what I could never have imagined, was that I carry their blood. I am the brother they lost fifteen years ago. Every step I take now feels like a betrayal. To the family who raised me, who trust me with their lives. To myself, who swore I would fight men like the Carusos. But when the moment comes, when the truth tears everything apart, I don't know which side I'll stand on. The law I've devoted my life to... or the brothers who claim me as their own?

Ignored. Sent away. Forgotten. Now he's back after almost two years from the hell they call Lockwood, all smiles and cheery expressions but under that exterior is a lone boy, crying for help he will never ask for. He was sent away to be 'fixed' but in the end, what can you do when people drive you to your tipping point? Do you bend to their will... or do you break?

Fate deals a cruel hand, plunging him into despair. When a desperate plea for help goes unanswered, Arthur embarks on a final, unexpected journey. Just a very random story I will not be putting up TW Warning: This story contains depictions of sexual assault, violence, suicide, self-harm, and other sensitive topics that may be triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is strongly advised

Tyler and Andre are forced together after their parents relationship takes the next step. Andre is a party boy that lives life to the fullest and Tyler lives a sheltered life due to epilepsy. Their friendship develops over unusual circumstances and is told by both sides. *Book 1 of 3 can be read alone but the story does go on*

Sixteen-year-old Emmett Sidney has spent his life trapped in a cycle of abuse at the hands of his father, with no one left to protect him after his mother's death. His older brother, Emilio, promised to stay-but when he turned eighteen, he left without looking back. Now, Emmett is alone, hardened by years of fists and fear. When his dad dies were does he go? Across the country, Emilio Simmons has built a life he never thought possible-a loving wife, a daughter, and a stable home. But a late-night call from the police brings his past crashing back. His father is dead, and CPS is pressuring him to take in the younger brother he abandoned. Emilio can't forget the horrors of his childhood, but facing Emmett again means confronting the guilt and trauma he buried years ago. As Emmett and Emilio's paths cross again, they must both grapple with the wounds of their past and the choices that tore them apart. Can they rebuild what was broken, or are some scars too deep to heal?

Valerie Johnson, a 13 year old girl struggling with mental health. Her mother, Madison Johnson. Does not believe in mental health, her mother is very strict. She has some crazy rules, for example, Valerie cannot eat after a certain time. Valerie cannot watch tv for more than an hour, Many more rules that Valerie is forced to follow. What will happen when her mother meets a man, They 'instantly' fall in 'love'. The man Valerie's mother falls in love with happens to have 4 sons. Valerie's mother and her 'partner' go travelling for 2 years, leaving Valerie alone with her soon to be step-brothers. They do not like her, or maybe they do. (Complete, does need re writing so be aware of short chapters and cringey chapters) TWS SELF-HARM DEPRESSION ANXIETY ATTACKS ED ABUSE I WILL ADD ANY MORE AT THE TOP

A once happy family, now drifting apart. People who hate him with a burning passion but love his twin. Just what happened to make them drift apart and why do they hate him? Aren't they supposed to love each other? Aren't they supposed to be family? Join Leonardo on his journey of abuse and suffering at the hands of his own family, who despise him with every fibre of their being. What happens when they cross a line? Will they be able to fix what has been broken? Disclaimer, I personally think there's a lot of cringe moments here, including dialogue and minor plot holes. Will edit at some point... Enjoy TT

Finding the Miguel's youngest tesoro is what kept Michael up all night until he got the call #1 son 13/3/2024

Riley knew how to take care of himself. He wasn't good at much, but he could do that and do it well. Cycling through violence and neglect from his father, he didn't have much of a choice. When the abuse turns extreme and Riley can no longer take care of himself, he's forced to rely on the mother who abandoned him when he was five, who also has another family and doesn't appear too pleased about having him back in her life. Physically and emotionally, Riley tries to heal, only to be repeatedly knocked back down. When it comes to his mom, is there even a relationship to salvage? How many chances are too many? And at what point should he just give up and stay down like his father told him? Awesome cover art by _munroe