Saudade- a nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant, or has been loved, then lost; "the love that remains" Marlowe Wanless, just 11-years-old has spent the better part of her life that she can remember in the house of her abusive and drug addicted stepfather. After he has been arrested for possession of illicit substances, Marlowe's custody has been shifted to her 7 terrifying older brothers who are surrounded by rumors regarding their line of work. The Valente's now juggle healing a mentally destroyed child while simultaneously sheltering her from lurking rival business' that will stop at nothing to harm the littlest Valente. Have the rival businesses just brought more danger then her stepfather? Who can be trusted? Or the bigger question, who can't?

What happens when two twin sisters move in with their newly found brothers. One of them finding it harder to cope with the new change compared to the other, especially when being reminded of what happened. That's when one gets kidnapped and runs away to a new town. Starts to try and build a new life. What happens when her past comes back into her life then? Will she run? Or will she confront it head on? ___________________________________________________________________ Hazel and Rylee are twins, taken from their home from the young age of three. Now they are fifteen and are in the principals office told that their uncle died and were now in the care of their five older brothers that they didn't even know existed. Only the brothers new about them and never stopped searching for them. Come along on the journey with Rylee and Hazel as they move in with their five brothers, while also trying to overcome the demons of the past. What will they do when it all resurfaces, along with other secrets that they had no idea about? Will their brothers be there to help them, or will they have to face this on their own. ___________________________________________________________________ Ranks #3 italianmafia #1 sh #2 found

She survived the basement. She survived him. But surviving alone wasn't enough. Eleven year old Sienna thought her life had ended with her mother's death and her stepfather's cruelty, until she discovers the family she never knew existed: six older brothers, each dangerous in their own way, each bound by loyalty, secrecy, and the Italian mafia code. Dominant, calm, harsh, gentle, redeemed, soft - they are her protectors, her judges, and the only hands that can pull her out of the shadows. But in a world built on blood, power, and unspoken rules, can Sienna truly find safety - or even herself - without breaking everything around her?

Amelia Sinclair's life is falling apart. After losing her mom to cancer, she's forced to leave everything she knows and move in with her dad and his new family. Things don't get any easier when her new step Brothers, especially the one her age, make it clear they don't want her around. He's got a serious grudge against her, and she has no idea why. On top of all that drama, Amelia is battling her own inner demons. Struggling with eating disorders, depression, and just trying to make sense of everything. With all that's going on, she has to figure out how to stand up for herself, fight through the pain, and find the strength to rebuild her life.

Lilith Johnson-to the world, she is perfect. An A+ student, cheer captain of her high school, and born into wealth, she is the girl everyone wants to be. But beneath the flawless façade, she is drowning. Struggling with an eating disorder she refuses to acknowledge, she hides her pain behind a mask of perfection. No one sees the cracks. No one suspects a thing. Then there's Zain Tucker-her brother Eli's best friend. Once, Zain and Lilith were inseparable, but everything changed after one fateful incident. He began to hate her, and in turn, the friendship between her and Eli crumbled. As Eli rebelled against their parents' expectations, Lilith remained the golden child, only widening the gap between them. Zain despised her for it. His parents never stopped comparing him to her, always saying, Be more like Lilith. And so, he did the only thing he could-he resented her with everything he had. But what happens when he realizes she's not as perfect as he always believed? And what happens when Lilith can no longer keep up the act?

"I'm not a man of many words... солнышко," he said softly, the Russian endearment curling off his tongue like smoke-sweet, but choking. "Come closer." She hesitated, her body trembling, tears spilling soundlessly down her cheeks. He watched her, the way fear made her small, fragile-beautiful in a broken way. She rose, slow as a confession, and walked to him because something in his smile promised shelter and tasted like a lie. He leaned in, close enough to feel his breath, and I saw the patient cruelty behind his eyes. "Now," he murmured, his voice turning colder, heavier, "tell me... what did you do to make me want to cut your leg?" The room went still, except for her quiet gasps. He tilted his head, studying her face as if searching for the moment she would break. ............................................................... Linda finally gets her big break - a visa sponsorship job at the Lincoln Foundation. She's placed with the Adams family, a kind couple who welcome her with open arms and treat her like the daughter they never had. Their home is beautiful, their hearts warm, and for the first time, Linda feels a sense of belonging. But everything changes the night of a business party hosted by Mr. Adams. There, she meets Arseny - and from that moment, her dream life slowly turns into a haunting nightmare.

After her mother's unexpected passing, Gemma is sent to live with a group of strange men who don't seem overly fond of her being there. Their secrets, their strange rules and behaviour make Gemma want to run; to hide, to go back in time to when everything felt safe again. But life doesn't always play the way's expected, and Gemma's life of before can only stay as that: in the past. Top Rankings: 6/11/2025: #1 in grief 6/12/2025: #1 in youngest 7/1/2026: #1 in friendship 9/1/2026: #2 in siblings 13/1/2026: #1 in mystery

Sophia was always the quiet one - the shadow in every family photo, the name they never called first. Her sister got the love. She got the silence. But when one night of betrayal shatters everything, Sophia walks away from the life that never chose her. Years later, just when she's learned to heal, the past comes knocking again - and she must decide if forgiveness is strength... or another way to break.

A child blame for a incident she didn't commit . A family that beleive in half truth. she was the most pampered princess of her family but one incident all it took to schatter her life . She was innocent soft little spark that made every corner of family bright but now she is quite distant and carrying her own secrets and trauma . now they want her back not becouse they love her but because they need her . troops #brother #abounded #forgotten #redemption #family #accusation warning ⚠ this story maintain sexual assault emotional neglect family trauma

Marcello was raised with negligence disappointment and abuse. He was a kind child that wanted nothing but to be loved and adored by his mother. Unfortunately she didn't feel the same way and did nothing but reject and hurt him. He soon finds out that she wasn't who he thought she was after her death and she lied about a lot of things. One being that he wasn't an only child. #Foundfamily #Older siblings #Friendships.