Amara Moretti returns to her brothers eleven years later-damaged, guarded, and hiding more than anyone suspects. As buried truths begin to surface, alliances are tested and blood ties blur. In a world where loyalty is survival and secrets can kill, Amara must decide: trust the family she barely remembers-or expose the darkness hidden under their watch.

My name's Aurora. Aurora Russo. And for a long time, I thought pain was normal. That love came with bruises. Then they happened- strangers who are my brothers. Loud. Cold. Angry. Yet somehow... they saved me. Not all at once. Not perfectly. But piece by piece, they pulled me out of the dark. This is the story of before them, and after. Of everything I lost. And everything I'm still trying to find. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ❀ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ Nikita Gill once said, "The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word almost." Almost-the word that's followed Aurora like a shadow her whole life. She almost felt safe. She almost had a real family. She almost escaped the pain. She almost gave up. After years of silent suffering at the hands of those meant to protect her, she's finally free. She's shipped off to live with the only blood she has left: 7 older brothers she doesn't remember-hardened by violence, secrets, and a name feared in the underworld. What she doesn't know? They're part of the mafia. What they don't know? How to love her. Will they ever accept her as their sister? Or will she be just another casualty in their broken world? ∧,,,∧ ~ ┏━━━━━━━━┓ ( ̳• · • ̳) ~ ♡Best Rankings Had♡ / づ ~ ┗━━━━━━━━┛ #1 almost #1 abusive content #1 sisters and brothers #1 underage drug use #1 drugs #1 older brothers #1 ptsd awareness #1 hated #1 alcoholism #1 russo #1 weapon #1 bullying awarness #3 mafia princess #4 ptsd #5 mafia #5 family #5 mafia brothers #9 aurora #12 love

Innocence lost at four. A mother murdered. A daughter blamed. She spent thirteen years trapped in a cage of lies into a decade-long nightmare of abusive schools and foster homes. Now, fifteen and broken, she's thrust back into the lion's den - the father and six brothers who despise her. As their venomous words echo the lies she's lived with, a fragile truth begins to surface. Can a family built on hatred dismantle the cage of lies they imprisoned her in, or will the weight of thirteen years of suffering crush the only chance for redemption? ────────── 𓆩♡𓆪 ────────── Rankings :- # 1 in bro-sis # 3 in alone # 13 in lost # 13 in abusing # 19 in father-daughter # 7 in lost and found ────────── 𓆩♡𓆪 ────────── Started :- Wed, Aug 6, 2025 Ended :- Mon, Nov 3, 2025 ────────── 𓆩♡𓆪 ────────── A stand alone story !

Sylvie Walker, unaware of the things hidden from her about her family. She's been living with her mother and step father for the past 13 years, but one day, everything changes. Her step father and her get into an accident, leaving her with partially usable legs and wheelchair. After her mom starts abusing her, her 5 brothers swoop in and take her back. Join her on her journey, as she learns about her family, and the mafia world...

After enduring years of neglect and cruelty from her mother and stepfather, Ariana's life changes drastically when tragedy brings her under the guardianship of five brothers she's never met and they never even knew they had a sister. For her brothers, learning they have a sister is an unwelcome surprise. Suspicious and reluctant, her brothers see Aria as an outsider, a stranger disrupting the fragile balance of their lives. For Aria, their home is both a new beginning and a constant reminder of the family that left her behind. Haunted by the pain of her past, Aria struggles to adjust, her every action guarded and her trust hard to earn. As her brothers try to understand her, they begin to glimpse the scars she hides and the strength she carries. Little by little, resentment turns to empathy, and the walls between them start to crumble. But just as the siblings begin to find common ground, the secrets and trauma of Aria's old life threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must decide whether they can overcome the shadows of the past to forge a family and whether Aria can finally find a place to belong.

Alessia has carved out a life in the shadows, helping other forgotten kids like herself. But when a failed theft lands her in the sights of a boy who looks exactly like her, everything changes. Torn between the harsh life she knows and a violent world of wealth, secrets, and control, Alessia must decide who she really is - and how far she'll go to protect the only family that ever truly mattered.

In the heart of a quiet suburban neighborhood, 10-year-old Aurora's life is a stark contrast to the peaceful surroundings. Her exterior reflects the innocence of childhood, but behind closed doors, Aurora endures a world of pain and fear. Her mother and stepfather subject her to harsh abuse, both physical and emotional, often confining her to the basement-a cold, dark place where she is isolated and forgotten. Aurora's innocence is a fragile light in the darkness, a beacon of purity that remains undiminished despite the cruelty she faces. Unbeknownst to her, Aurora has a large family waiting to save her from her nightmarish existence eight brothers and a father who are determined to rescue her from the hell she endures. Locked away in the basement, Aurora finds solace in her small acts of defiance and her vivid imagination. Moments of kindness from a trusted teacher offer her fleeting hope and warmth, becoming a lifeline that fuels her dreams of escaping the turmoil. "Shattered Sunshine" is a poignant and powerful story of survival and strength. It chronicles Aurora's journey as she navigates the complexities of her abusive home while holding on to her dreams of a brighter future. As she battles to reclaim her sense of self and seeks help, her story unfolds with raw emotion and profound courage. This tale is a compelling exploration of the impact of abuse on a child's spirit and the remarkable resilience it can inspire. It serves as a reminder of the importance of hope and the transformative power of family love and support in overcoming the darkest of times.

Aurora grows up with abusive foster parents until her biological father learns about her existence and steps in to save her. But what happens when 6 protective brothers, a over protective father and a mafia life come crashing down on 12 year old Aurora. Who is the light in the dark. "That was Aurora!" I say making the others faces go blank. I quickly turn away and run after her. She didn't get very far so when I catch up and hold her in my arms she gasps and tries to push me away. Tears start to leak out of my eyes because she's trying to push me away. "Let me go!" She yells I sit on the ground pulling her into my lap rocking her. Her head is on my chest and her hand is fisted with my shirt in it. She's super tiny and light. "Shhh. Calm down." I say softly and watch as she calms down. Book One in the Bernardi Family Series

It's been 13 years, but her brothers never gave up looking for her. Everything they did, she was in the back of their minds. Where was she? Why couldn't they find her? Was she ok? An unfortunate event led them together, but things are never as easy as they seem. Any similarities between the story and characters and other works are unintentional. I am trying to keep bringing in new ideas despite the storyline of brothers finding their missing sister being common. 8/15/25 - #1 in "Italian Mafia" 8/22/25 - #1 in"Overprotectiveolderbrothers" 8/28/25 - #20 in "lostandfound" 9/23/25 - #2 in "abuse" 11/7/25 - #20 in "longlostsister"

Adeline Jade had always been alone. She had no father to call her "princess," no mother to hold her, no grandparents to cherish her, and no siblings to play with. She wandered through a world determined to isolate her, wrapped in a loneliness that filled every empty room and silent night. Loneliness was all she had ever known, her only constant companion. But this was about to change, though she had no idea that her life was going to change. Soon, the universe would disrupt her quiet life. Shadows from a past she didn't know existed were closing in, bringing both new connections and painful truths. Adeline was about to discover a hidden world, one that could either fulfill her deepest desires or bring her great sorrow. I cannot express enough how tired I am of reading the same story about the missing daughter of mafia again and again. Its frustrating. I want something new to read, and if I can't find it, what's better than writing it yourself? I don't want anything that you see in every story ever.