Damn, college really is the best part of yo life. Especially at an HBCU.

Five years after a night of forbidden passion, a powerful mafia Don's violent pursuit of a debt leads him back to the enigmatic dancer unaware that she holds a secret that could shatter his empire: his heir. •••••••• Tristian Perry, the undisputed kingpin of New York's underworld, lives by a strict code: power, respect, and ruthless efficiency. A chance encounter five years ago with a young stripper named Lyric Raven resulted in a single night of intense passion, a night he barely remembers amidst the chaos of his life. Lyric, on the other hand, never forgot Tristian. That night left her with Trevor , a son she's fiercely protected, keeping his paternity a secret. Now, five years later, their worlds collide again with explosive force. Tristian, enraged by a dealer's betrayal, traces him to his apartment, only to find Lyric and Trevor living there with him. He kidnaps them both, intending to use them as leverage against her brother until his debt is paid. Lyric, hardened by five years of single motherhood but still possessing the spark that initially captivated him, ignites a dangerous desire he thought he'd buried. Tristian is torn between his ruthless nature, his growing affection for Trevor, and his re-emerging obsession with Lyric.

In the wake of the Dark Lord's triumph over Harry Potter, the defeated must learn their new place. Hermione Granger, former Golden Girl, has been captured and reduced to human chattel. Sold to the highest bidder as the top prize at an auction of Order members and sympathizers, she is thrust into the rabid, waiting hands of the Death Eaters. But despite the horrors of Voldemort's new world, help-and hope-seem to arise from the most unlikely of places. PART 3 of the RIGHTS AND WRONGS series. THIS STORY IS BY Lovesbitca8 ON AO3!! I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR HER WORK WHATSOEVER!! - #83 on ao3 - 9|17|21 #31 on ao3 - 9|29|21 #33 on ao3 - 10|2|21 #445 on dramione - 10|6|21 #7 on ao3 - 5|14|22 #73 on wattpad - 7|31|23

Evelyn Smith is a 15 year old girl who lives with her parents. She has been abused all her life by her parents, but still tries to find the good in bad. She is very kind-hearted and smart. She is also very hardworking and knows how to value what she has. The Romano family is one of the most prestigious and elite families in the world. They are known for their ruthlessness in the business as well as the illegal world. Being the American mafia, everyone knows not to mess with them. For someone on the outside, it may look like they are the most happiest family ever and they have everything a person could ever want from life, but only they know the amount of pain they are in. It's been 15 years since something was taken from them. Something that was very important and dear to them. Even after countless searches, luck was never on their side and they came up empty handed. What happens when Evelyn and her 'parents' move to a new state, and in the new school , she encounters two boys who look exactly like her?? Will the boys be willing to dive further into the web of secrets to know about the mysterious new girl who looks exactly like them?? Or will they brush it off as a coincidence?? Will the Romanos find what they lost 15 years ago?? What happens when she gets to know a heartbreaking truth?? Will she be able to trust them after everything she has been through?? Both sides have secrets. Secrets which will have heartbreaking consequences. Follow Evelyn on this journey as she tries to find her happy ending.

Savanah Garcia She thought she was a Garcia She was only just 9 years old when everyone forgot about her. She's been bullied, gone through a heartache, been kidnaped, has a best friend dealing with cancer, her family has turn their backs on her, what more could be put onto her? Her eldest brother comes back after 5 years, telling her that everything she has been told is a lie. That she is actually part of a real family; not one full of lies Who else has been lying to her? Why have they been lying to her? Lies. Betrayal. Family Issues. Can it all be forgotten? ___________________________________________________________________ "I wish I could be seen as more than just the forgotten child" "How can I carry on when everyone around me forgets about me?" "I'm not the same 9 year old girl you left behind that day" ___________________________________________________________________ *TW: some language and themes may be distressing to some* ___________________________________________________________________ Started: 21.11.21 Finished: 08.11.22 Rankings: - #2 in Forgotten - #11 in Sad - #1 in Middle Child

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ heavy smut, relationships, Sexual assault, abuse, death, brutality, self harm. If this is likely to upset you pls read the trigger warnings at the top of each chapter and prepare yourself x Enjoy drop me a vote and leave some comments I love reading them. Slytherin Aries 15 Date started: 4th October 2021 Date completed: 22 march 2022 -Jay. 22/03/22

Elijah has lived her life, had her babies and grew up in a now loved household. She truly is loved. The pride of the family, baby Alice. She has dark brown hair and dazzling blue eyes, just like her mother, attitude and all. When the three year old is taken, the whole world stops for the family. Alice is gone into a harsher world, and the whole family goes into despair. 12 years later, Alice is dragged into the police station for stealing. It was no surprise to the cops, but to Elijah, she might have her baby girl back. But it turns out that Alice is more like her mother than she realised, in fact Alice acts just like her mother, ready to run at any sign of danger. Will Alice come back to her family, or will she run. I guess mother like daughter.

standalone ~ mafia siblings series "You can't make me stay here! I will get an emancipation." I yell. Flashbacks of the gun in my hand, the almost-dead boy. I shudder. A sick feeling settles in my heart. "I forbid you from going anywhere else. It's safe here, with us," Alexander answers. He is practically fuming. "Clearly, it's not!" I stand from the leather chair, backing away to the mahogany door. Pure, hot rage bubbles inside of me. Never. I will never become one of them. He begins to rush to me, but I turn on my heel and sprint out, down the hallway, through the house, and to the brick fence surrounding the mansion. I go up to the black metal gate, slip through the rails, and run out onto the forest-surrounded street. *** Evelyn Rhodes was kidnapped at the age of seven by her uncle after seeing her brothers kill a woman. Years later, Eve Windsor is dumped into the foster system and spends years moving around until her social worker informs the girl of her brothers: the brothers she has been trying to avoid for years. Eve is no longer the sweet Evelyn they used to know, and she is determined to weave herself out of their grasp once and for all. *I DO NOT OWN ANY PHOTOS IN THIS BOOK, CREDITS TO OWNER*

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.

CRINGE DISCLAIMER: TW ⚠️ I was really young when I started writing this, I mean fresh outta middle school. Please proceed with caution and only read this if ur here for a fun and drama filled time. Please and Thank you I don't want to see any negativity in my book after this warning like I mean it's bad. 16-year-old Scarlette Russo has never got along with the universe. In her world, she doesn't know who to trust causing her to face the world with her bad attitude and a cold stare. she is closed off and very stubborn and allows nobody to walk over her. After years of abuse, she has built up walls and she doesn't plan on opening up to anyone anytime soon. she was truly alone in this world...or so she thought. everything changes when her 5 brothers she knew left her and now come back after her foster parents die. How will she face her family and open up to them especially with so many secrets in the air? Her brothers try to help her overcome her demons but how can they do that without overcoming theirs. Secrets from both sides of the family yet nobody ready to spill. Brothers, who try to break down her walls? New friends who might be a little rebellious, and mysterious green eyes. follow Scarlettes Journey as she enters her new life. TW: abuse along with some strong language