❝ I had a secret hidden deep in my heart. Hidden in the bruises that were scattered all over my body. And in the scars hidden beneath the sleeve of my hoodie. A secret that I had promised myself not to reveal to anyone, specifically the people that I would meet in a few minutes. ❞ - - To everyone around her, she was a normal teenager who was trying to live her life, but the reality was far away from that. From losing her loved ones to being abused by her stepfather, Aurora's life was never easy. She managed to hide her pain and secrets from everyone around her, including her closest friends. And she believed that her dreams of living in peace would never come true. However, now that she met the Romanos, how will her life change? What will they have to do with her past? And will they succeed in breaking her walls and discovering the secrets she wanted to forget? How will Aurora react when she finds out the truths hidden in the lies she had believed for months? TW: this book will mention abuse, suicidal thoughts, and self harm.

"When you learn to survive without anyone, you can survive anything." Giovanna Parker, or should I say Accardi? A 14 year old girl who has it tough. On the receiving end of abuse, having to take care of a younger sibling at such a tender age herself, she is well acquainted with the word hardships. She is living proof of the word, that is... until the Accardi's come into the picture. The Accardi's Rich, powerful, well known. Just 3 mere words to describe them. The one that matters most to Giovanna? Family The Accardi's are Giovanna's biological family and after 14 years apart, they don't waste a moment in the matter of bringing her home. A 14 year old with a lot of baggage including a 9 year old sister. The Accardi's who consist of 7 males and 2 females. An independent teenager, who lives life solo. A family who want nothing more than her trust. But with the secrets each of them bare...its going to be tough. Family isn't just laughter and fun times, its hard work and pain. Just how much of pain, is the real question. How many secrets, lies and troubles will they go through to survive the outcome? To stand as one in the end. After all... "some of us aren't living, we surviving." ____________________________________ >on-going ©Ruqhaven 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Highest rankings: #1 in Family #1 in Dad #1 in bestfriends #1 in Stepsister #1 in Stepmum #1 in Giovanna #1 in Americanmafia #1 in sarcasm #2 in Teenager #2 in Home #2 in cousins #4 in Secrets #4 in Littlesister #4 in Italian #4 in mafiaprincess #5 in protective

"He says tragedy flows through your veins, all of yours." "She's the youngest Black, nothing will touch her, not even the tragedy in our blood." Another legacy born with tragedy flowing through their veins. Another legacy burdened with power. Another legacy broken inside. Another legacy to continue the tragic pattern, after all, everything has its cost. "Do you think we'll all be alright one day? Happy?" "I don't know." *extended description inside* **I took the original version down at 187k** ***If you've read it before? I'm re-writing it, so it's not written by a ten-year-old anymore***

Every year on Charlotte's birthday, her mother takes a picture of her to send to her father that she's never met before. He was a man with dangerous connections so they had to live apart for Charlotte to be safe. But on Charlotte's fifteenth birthday things change. She moves all the way from London to Manhattan with her mom. Charlotte gets to make new friends but also new enemies. The Cassano's are very powerful and Charlotte will soon find out how powerful they truly are. /////// Snippet: "Your sister touched my boobs and slammed me into a locker. Your brothers pushed me up against a locker and choked me. I really don't care for any of the apologies you give me, because let's be honest, they're not genuine." The blond man's jaw dropped but there was no change in Hector's face. He only seemed slightly annoyed that I interrupted him. "Yeah, bestie, you tell him!" Cecelia purred. Eunha gasped and softly slapped Cecelia, but who could really stop her. That girl had no fears. "Let's go." Daniel softly nudged me. I nodded and turned away without saying goodbye. This damn family was getting on my nerves. In this moment I didn't care that I pissed them off. It's what they deserved. But what I would later learn is that this was what kickstarted the whole mess I'd get dragged in. It all started with Hector Cassano getting interested in me. ------- #1 in 'littlesister' on 26 January 2022