Valda Giordano has moved on with her life. Healed from her illness, living with her father and brothers. And looking forward to the future she never had, plans for college and taking up a career in law enforcement, and living like the teenager she was. But life has a way of stealing and giving; when the only boy she has ever loved shows up a year later, with him comes psycho uncles, unfortunate incidents, and disapproval. Valda has never been the one to run, but will she be able to stay even as her very life becomes jeopardized by the very boy she can't let go? This is the second book in The Hidden Tears series.

In ancient Rome, a horrifying tradition existed: baby girls were often murdered at birth, viewed as weaker and less valuable than boys, who were considered fit for war and essential to society. Centuries later, echoes of this dark practice linger within certain mafia families. While the killings have stopped, a cruel alternative remains-selling their daughters to other families to avoid appearing weak in the cutthroat world of organized crime. The Hernandez family, with their reputation built on strength and loyalty, has raised eight sons. But when Stefano and Vittoria Hernandez finally welcome a baby girl, their joy is overshadowed by fear. Tradition demands sacrifice, and the family's survival in the mafia world hinges on the unthinkable. They are left with no choice but to give her up, a decision that will haunt them and ripple through their family for years to come.

➤ STARTED SEPTEMBER 2021 ➤FINISHED FEBRUARY 2022 adriana hernandez , didn't have the best upbringing of life, her life was always secretive, her family kept secrets, and she lived with her 'mother' or so she thinks, until she is kidnapped by unknown people and brought to her real family, adriana only thinks the people are her brothers, but the family is broken and beyond twisted. Alessandro Hernandez, commands his 'sister' to be brought to him when the little girl is 5 years old, so what happens when the little girl seeks to find the truth of her real father, without knowing that her father was right beside her all along. COVER DESIGN BY ME

Nearly 10 years-that's how long Cecelia has been alone. Abandoned. Exiled from the only family she's ever known for a crime she doesn't even remember committing. Sent away to a cold, unfamiliar boarding school in London, she learned to survive on her own, her past slipping away piece by piece after a tragic accident stole her memories. Now, her family exists only in the ink-stained pages of her diary-names without faces, stories without warmth. But when a sudden summons drags her back into their world, Cecelia is forced to confront the ghosts of her past. Her family still blames her. Their eyes hold nothing but resentment. And worst of all, she has no idea what she did to deserve their hatred. Thrown into a brutal world of crime, power, and secrets, Cecelia finds herself entangled in a dangerous game-one where trust is scarce, loyalty is tested, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. As she fights to reclaim the life that was stolen from her, she must face the ultimate question: Can she ever truly go home, or was she never meant to belong in the first place?

Bonnie and her seven brothers lives changed forever, after the sudden and tragic death of Bonnies' parents, eight years ago. They had to find a way to survive and make ends meet, staying with their uncle and cousins until her oldest brother, Alexander could become their legal guardian. Bonnie has never really 'loved' herself. When she was younger, she would always pick out something about her she didn't like. Whether it was a bruise on her arm, or her slightly disheveled hair, she would be upset and unhappy with her appearance. She has always craved to be liked, loved and accepted. She's now 14 and is starting her first year as a freshman at high school. Though high school isn't going to be easy like it was for her popular, loud brothers. Jealousy. Heartbreak. Bullies. Pressure. Judgement. Adapting to a new change is hard. Bonnie can't quite take it, she gets overwhelmed, and her brain feels too 'busy'. She can't help feeling what it would be like if she wasn't there or if she stayed silent, nobody would notice. She doesn't crave to be a popular girl, or to be eye candy for the boys, she just wants to be known as 'pretty' and liked. Her worst nightmare is to be known as the far girl, or the ugly one. This need becomes overwhelming, and soon her body shuts down, and her mental health plummets. She does some things, things she will regret in the future yet in the moment cures her need to feel alive, it brings satisfaction. Will her older brothers be able to save her? What happens when it all gets too much? They might be able to save her from other people, but can they save her from herself?... TW: • Self harm • Eating disorders ( Bulimia and Anorexia ) • Mentions of abuse and sa. • Suicide. (MATURE RATING) enjoy reading, jemima xoxo

SURYAVANSHI - The name itself holds Power, Respect and Pride. Ruthless Mafias and businessmen but a loving and caring big joint family. 8 brothers, to be specific cousin brother works on discipline. Discipline is their main principal and they don't like if anybody in the family is lacking in this. But what will happen when a girl enters their lives as their step-sister who is Full of life but discipline is the last thing which she wants to have. She doesn't want to accept them as family and she hates the word brother but Are they ready to accept her as a sister?? But what if their bond gets stronger and thicker than the blood relation... What if she becomes suryavanshi's Pride? Let's get indulge in the story of Aavya and her stepbrothers and see what the story unfolds... Ranking: 1 - #Step-sister (19/04/2025)

The illegitimate daughter of a powerful businessman, she was sent to live with her six half-brothers after her father's sudden death. The boys were born from privilege, pride, and perfectly manicured bloodlines. No one welcomed her. No one cared. Desperate for belonging, Maheer tried to earn their love. But the walls were too high, the silences too cold. Then, one night, something unthinkable happened-and Maheer disappeared without a trace. The world believed she was dead.

"beautifully dark, thought provoking, and heartfelt. moonlight is one of those rare eye-opening short stories that display just how cruel the reality really is." -archertypes ( aka officialfuryevans), author of #1 short stories cinderelliot, hate line, and miss delivery girl. he was just a boy who knew too much, who saw too much, who hurt too much. WINNER OF THE 2017 FICTION AWARDS ||cover made by @archertypes|| {highest rank: #34 s.s.}

❝Will you write me in your notebook? Will you write me in your heart?❞ Can you make memories with someone who can't make memories? Can you love someone who can't remember you? ➣AU ➣Coming of Age/ Angst ➣Short Story ©Kiki 2020© ©Cover by @gammarays__ ♥️

The Girl with a hope to conquer the freedom she has always desired of is set on a journey to achieve her goals. She lost herself, her hobbies, her emotions to some extent, was on the verge of losing her hope but didn't. She kept trying, her story might be slow but she kept moving and she achieved what she wished for. But will she be able to over come her insecurities, her fear, her trust issues, will she ever be capable of loving someone after witnessing something no kid deserves to. Each and every passing moment she just pulls herself away from the world shutting herself in a shell no one could break. Her shine still couldn't be hidden. Will her soulmate be able to find her and if yes, is she ready to give him a chance? Story of a girl who just bloomed like a Lotus????. Published on 6th of september After that editing continues. Copyright © reserved. It is an authentic story written by me and please do no copy, including the small poetries too. (It is majorly from the girl's point of view and it's her journey.) !! CAREFUL BEFORE READING CONTAINS FEW SCENES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL TRAUMA AND COULD BE SENSITIVE FOR SOME PEOPLE!!