She refused to show mercy. She refused to die in this world of monstrosities. Maybe that's why she became what she was, They call her Seventeen. She was lethal, deadly even. But under that ruthless facade is a young girl, a girl scared that the world would let her down once again. Ever wondered why she became what she was? Three people broke their promise, causing her to spend 2 years shrouded in darkness. And so darkness she became Ethan King, the leader of the most feared gang in the world, Dark Hurricanes. He was ruthless, cruel, cold. Nobody but his second and third in command could understand his ways, his reputation was matched only by Seventeen herself. He just took over the gang for 6 months and everybody fears him. People far and wide have heard of him. The Duels are coming nearer each and every day. It is held once every five years to determine the ranking of gangs. It just so happens that the Death Scars and Dark Hurricanes are taking part this year once again, with new members. What happens when Ethan sees a girl whose arms are littered with scars walk through the gates to the place where The Duels are going to be held? What happens when Seventeen sees a childhood Friend that she never wanted to see in her life again? Two teens equally broken in every way, their eyes seeing enough of the world's horrors. What happens if they clash? Will sparks ignite or will each of them become more broken than they were before. After all what have they got to loose? "In the end, we're only human, we cry, we laugh, we smile, we make mistakes."

Sloan. 17 years old. Billionaire. Mafia Queen. At the age of 2 Sloan was kidnapped from her family by her father's second in command and taken to Spain. He was psychotic and was obsessed with Sloan from birth. Till the age of 10 she experienced constant physical and verbal abuse. Sloan knew he was never her father, she never believed him even when he punished her for saying so. He died a slow death, killed by his enemies, leaving Sloan in foster care. Where she is immediately adopted by a man and woman, who have no real good intentions. They thought they could be push overs to the 10-year-old, but after 8 years of abuse she has had enough. She learns to fight, meeting people that become her first ever family, building her empire from the ground up. Becoming a name that people are afraid to mention. The D'Aboville's, left shattered after their daughter and sister is kidnapped from their home by a trusted mafia member. They've looked for years always coming up empty handed, until they get an anonymous call saying that the said trusted member was killed, but they heard nothing about their daughter. Thinking she died with him or long before, they call off their search. Only to get a call 7 years later saying that their long lost daughter was in fact very much alive. NOT EDITED and in dire need of it. DISCLAIMER: Strong language, sexual content and violence.

Hell freeze over when a forever bond was damned upon his head. Relationship and women in general were the last things on his mind. Interaction between humans wasn't his cup of tea let alone getting tied to someone for the rest of his life. Eden Salvatore wasn't exactly a people person. Wild, full of life, and a walking seduction. Princess Adalina was every men's royal dream. When forced into a marriage with the first man who didn't spare her a second glance, she found herself intrigued by his ignorant nature. He hurt her ego without even trying to and so she made it her life mission to break him. If only she knew, the only way into his heart was by tearing a hole through his ribcage. But, once upon in awhile, right in the middle of a cold hearted doctor and a modern princess's chaotic marriage, love gives us a fairy tale. • book three of the Salvatore's series (can read as a stand-alone) • all images in the book don't belong to me, credit to the rightful owners • cover by @myyyraa_

Luna Armstrong, a young girl who is desperately trying to keep up a wall around her. She doesn't want to let anyone in. She wants someone to care but she doesn't want to get hurt again or end up hurting them. Until one day her world changes. Starting a new life, how will Luna react. Will she be able to adapt to her newly changed life. And will she be able to keep up those walls when 8 new people walk into her life? Will these 8 people be able to breakdown her walls so she can show her true self? (A/N all of the inspiration for this book will be in my reading list called "Book Inspo" please check out their books, they are honestly amazing, and by no means am I trying to copy any of these wonderful authors. Also, I do not own any of these photos, I got them off Pinterest)

VERY UNEDITED - PLEASE STOP READING FOR MY OWN SANITY!!!! Diana Sinclair. A school girl. Can be the sweetest young lady you'll ever meet though you would want to get on her bad side. Diable. An assassin. Known for her ruthless killing style. She's not like the others. She doesn't harm the innocent. But don't mistake her kindness for weakness. Who would have thought that they were in fact the same person. Diana lives with her friends. Her foster parents no were to be see. But when she finds out they are dead, she's shipped across the globe to New York City to live with her 5 brothers. Parents no where to be seen. Will they break each others barriers? Or will they keep there sinful secrets? Read to find out.

Ten years ago, Avalee was sent away from her brothers and father with her pregnant mother, Alessia, for their safety. After the sudden death of Alessia, Avalee and Teddy are left in the care of their abusive stepfather, Damon, until his death. The siblings are shipped to New York to live with the brothers who abandoned them. Avalee and Teddy have lost all trust in adults, and Avalee is angry at her brothers for not taking them in after their mother's death. Will they learn to trust their brothers? Will they learn to live with their past?

Follow the life of the runaway Jay who is living out her twisted fairytale. Everywhere she looks, shadows of her past haunt her and are relentless in their pursuit to drag her back to hell. No matter how many good deeds she did, Jay felt like she deserved everything coming her way. Jay dug her grave and was happy to lie in it, but everyone around her wasn't ready to give up just yet.

"She Has Been through hell. So Believe Me When I Say, Fear Her When She Looks Into A Fire And Smiles." ~ NO GUTS NO GLORY NO LEGEND NO STORY ~ "Did you hear that a new girl is moving to our school somewhat this week?" "I heard it's that girl that went to juvie 4 years ago for the murder of her mother." As the school bell rings a creak can be heard from the front door of the school. The school went quiet as the only sound that can be heard is the sound of combat boots beating the dusty stone floor. "That's her. That's Minerva."

"He met her on life's darkest road;her soul became his moon" --------------- Luna Violetta Reyes, the 17-year-old daughter of Leonardo Alphonso Reyes: Boss of the Spanish Mafia. The next heir to the throne, known as "Angel de la Muerte" trained to be a boss, she brings fear among men and women. She's cold, ruthless, and heartless. Under the cold facade is a girl who suffered too many heartbreaks and too many losses. Will somebody finally break down the walls of her cold heart or, will she have to face her demons alone? Angelo Vitale Barzetti, the 18-year-old son of Arnaldo Reese Barzetti: Don of The Italian Mafia. Next in line to take over his father: he's ruthless, cruel, emotionless. Known as "Creazione del Diavolo" he is feared by many, has no mercy to kill, people envied all the power he held, girls want him to notice them then more than a fuck but he never saw anything more to women than a one-night stand ever since SHE came along and left him to pieces. Will two broken souls fit together perfectly or destroy each other beyond repair? With enemies lurking around the corner will Angelo and Luna be able to survive the war that's coming? Secrets and lies will unfold but who will survive?

Aria Mattel is a ordinary 23 year old she is the best fashion designer in America , she is the CEO of Mattel Women Designer , she lives with her favorite person in the world , her sister Megan. Dante Quivez , he is the sexy ITALIAN Mafia Leader , the most feared man in the world , he is 25 years old and the best bachelor in New York , his life changes when he meets his sister's friend .Aria. Find Out more - this is being written on my phone so bare with me. (DISCONTINUED FOR NOW)