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?

"You aren't alone anymore, Atticus. Now, you have seven big, strong brothers to protect you." ~~~~ Pain and cruelty is all twelve-year-old Atticus has ever known. After being taken from his loving family at the mere age of two, he was placed in a cold, cruel world with no one to protect or shield him. In the ten years that Atticus has been missing, he has been abused by people he believes are his mother and father. Locked in a basement his whole life, he is naturally very shy and naive. After his kidnapping, his family has never stopped searching for the youngest member of their large family. So what happens when one day a neighbor reports hearing concerning noises from Atticus's house? One quick call later, his family has been informed of the youngest siblings situation and are quite eager to bring him home. How will Atticus adapt to a loving environment after so many years of being alone? ~~~~ Started: 6/7/22 Finished: XX/XX/XX

Aurora's life had always been about survival, each day a quiet battle against fear and pain. When her stepfather was finally arrested, she thought the fight was over. But leaving one dangerous world meant stepping into another-one she didn't fully understand. Now, she's living with seven older brothers she barely knows, their lives a tangle of secrets and shadows they never speak of. Their house is loud, protective, and filled with rules she's afraid to break. For Aurora, it's a new kind of survival. For her brothers, it's a chance to keep her safe-no matter what it takes.

Angelina Brown grew up in a serene world, surrounded by the love of her mother, Liliana, and the devotion of her horse, Amira. She found Amira when she was just an abandoned foal in the forest, and from that moment on, they were inseparable. Together, they ran across the endless fields, living in a harmony no one could disturb. But her childhood wasn't always like this. In the past, Angelina experienced suffering at the hands of her biological father, a cruel and abusive man who turned her early years into a nightmare. At just four years old, she watched her mother being beaten every night. Only his sudden departure brought peace, and her mother did everything she could to give her a new life, far from the darkness of those days. Everything changes again when Liliana confesses that she has fallen in love and that they must move into her new husband's home. Angelina is forced to leave behind the place she cherishes and live alongside a strict stepfather and his five sons. In this new household, the gentle and dreamy girl is met with disdain. The coldness of this family weighs heavily on her, and her only solace remains Amira and her mother. But her greatest nightmare returns when her biological father suddenly reappears, this time determined to take her away from her mother. Claiming that, as a minor, she belongs to him, he demands his "right" over her. But Angelina knows the truth-he doesn't want her because he loves her, but because he wants to control her once again. Will she be able to escape the past that haunts her? Can she find her place in this hostile new family, or is she destined to wander between two worlds, never truly belonging anywhere? Discover Angelina's story of survival, courage, and the power of a pure heart in a cruel world. #1 daughterfather 16.04.2025

Felix Moretti was stolen from his family as a baby by a mother who didn't want him for love, only revenge. Raised in a world of violence, fear, and neglect, Felix has known nothing but pain at the hands of his abusive stepfather, Jack. But everything changes the night Jack dies. For the first time in years, Felix is found and waiting for him are the five older brothers who never stopped loving him. Each shaped by power, pain, and loyalty, the Moretti brothers are dangerous men in a dangerous world, but for Felix, they will become something else entirely: Home.

In a family shaped by shadows, her light might be their only hope - or their greatest weakness. When Elara's mother marries into the infamous Calviero family, her world changes overnight. At just fifteen, she's thrust into a dangerous realm ruled by her stepfather and seven lethal stepbrothers, each with a fierce role in the mafia empire. Elara stands out - not just for her striking platinum hair and mesmerizing heterochromia, but for her compassionate heart and unwavering strength. A talented figure skater, she moves with grace on the ice but must learn to navigate a far more perilous stage at home. Her brothers are wary at first - hardened by years of violence and betrayal - but slowly, their fierce loyalty begins to extend to her. As old rivalries reignite and hidden threats emerge, Elara must confront the darkness lurking not only within her family but also within herself. And when whispers of a long-buried secret begin to surface, everything Elara thought she knew about her past - and her future - comes into question. In a world where trust means the difference between life and death, Elara's kindness is both her greatest strength and her most dangerous vulnerability. The question is: can she survive this world without losing who she truly is?

A letter was given to Leonora after her mother's death. The truth. It was always just Leonora, her mother, and her grandmother. The letter ensures that it's not all that. Something dangerous lurks in the distance. The reason why her mother fled with her. *** Hyacinth - a flower that stands for grief and sadness, is deeply connected to the detailed stories of Greek mythology. Dandelion - a flower deeply connected to the Sun God, Apollo, is characterized by its striking yellow hue.

Athena Marchetti has survived the silence, the secrets, and the steel walls of her family's legacy. Now seventeen, she's stepping into a world that's both familiar and new - a prestigious private academy where the weight of her name follows her like a shadow. By her side are Lulu and Jules, her fierce and loyal best friends, sisters in all but blood. Together, they navigate the highs and lows of teenage life, carving out space for laughter, dreams, and unbreakable bonds. But when Matteo Ricci, the brooding and notorious heir of a rival family, crosses her path, Athena's carefully guarded world begins to shift. Surrounded by her fiercely protective brothers and caught between loyalty and desire, Athena must learn what it means to stand tall, trust in love, and bloom in the harshest steel. Book 2

Eight-year-old Athena Dimitriou has never known safety. Raised by a mother who loved her but resented her, and a man who hid his violence behind closed doors, she learned early how to stay small, quiet, and invisible. Until the night everything shattered. When her mother is found dead and her stepfather vanishes, DNA results reveal an impossible truth-Athena is the illegitimate daughter of one of America's most powerful Mafia dons. Whisked away to New York, she finds herself in a palace of cold steel and burning loyalty, under the protection of five ruthless brothers who rule a criminal empire. She was born in silence. They raise her in steel. But beneath the violence lies something unexpected-soft hands, warm arms, a family that will kill for her, die for her... and teach her, at last, how to live. Book 1

"Ariel," he said, my name falling from his lips like a prayer. It's the first time he said my name And before I could process what was happening, he pulled me into a deep, breathtaking kiss. His lips crashed against mine, firm and desperate, like he had been holding back for far too long. I gasped against his mouth, but he only used that as an opportunity to deepen the kiss, his arms wrapping around me fully, holding me close. I melted. I completely melted into him, my hands reaching up to thread through his hair as he tilted his head, taking his time to explore my lips like he was memorizing every inch. Tropes: Only soft towards her Arranged Marriage (forced) Love at first sight Villian mmc (kinda?) Touch her and die 🤭 HEA