book 1 of the windows of the soul duology ✿ ✿ ✿ lucent: softly bright or radiant ✿ ✿ ✿ My brother's hand traces the cut on my right cheek for some minutes. I have no idea how a cut can be so interesting, but I won't judge a book by its cover. He unexpectedly moves and places a heartwarming kiss on my crown, brushing through the strands of my hair. But what startles me the most, is when he speaks, "Duerme bien, mi niña bonita." And just as I wasn't able to sleep hours ago because of my stupid fear, I let myself fall into a dreamless sleep as his soothing voice travels through my ears. ✿ ✿ ✿ Layla Rivera. A young naive fourteen-year-old who's just lost her childhood best friend and guardian. She's anxious and timid when meeting other people, so she usually cowers and distracts herself, immerse between the pages of books. When she is thrown into the lion's den - or also named as her older brothers' house - she's left fearful and intimidated by the six foot three males who she never had a clue about. Trying to make sense of what her new life will bring while being unaware of the dangers her new home beholds, she tries to make her way into her new family, but it doesn't seem as easy as she expected, or is it? ©️juststarsandbooks All written works on this account belong to Juststarsandbooks. I do not condone any reproduction/duplication of this book anywhere - app, website, etc - without my consent. Pics aren't mine.

"I was sick of letting the world run me so I decided to run the world." ~~~ Isabelle Cane was taken from her family at 6 months old, leaving behind 7 older brothers and a twin sister. In the 12 years she's been away, Izzy has faced hardships no child should have to deal with. A drug addict mom, the never ending need for money, and a dead best friend make for one hell of a life for Izzy. When her Mom dies unexpectedly, she is placed into the custody of her brothers who have been looking for their baby sister for years now. A new future lies ahead for Izzy but it seems the past will never quite leave her alone. Started: 8/04/20 Finished:

A 16 year old who just needed to feel loved and wanted ⚠️ Contains mentions of abuse. please don't read if that topic makes you uncomfortable ⚠️

It shouldn't have this impact on me. Why does it even bother me so much. It's so stupid. It makes me look like an idiot. It's made me look like a scaredy cat my whole life. And guess what, it'll only get worse as I start my first year as an intern at Maxwell Children's Hospital.

"no, michael, i'm too fat to have an eating disorder!" trigger warning - started: 18th of july 2016. completed: 13th of march 2017.

After a tragic car accident resulting in the loss of her parents, 14 year old Brooke is sent to live with her brother Michael and his three band mates. Her brothers and his friends help Brooke heal her grief and bring her on some crazy adventures that inevitably comes with living with four young men. *I am currently in the process of re-writing and editing this story. Thanks (:*