(Part of the Drowning series) "When friendship and love collide, the result is pure magic" Elijah-James Mercier and Romeo Accetta have always been "just friends." But everyone can see the longing stares and lingering touches... Except them. EJ has never had it easy: from his mother dying within seconds after he was born, to his father blaming him, to doing whatever he has to to ensure his younger sister's safety, to dealing with his older brother's addiction... It's a wonder that he's still standing. Falling in love with his best friend was the easy part, learning how to be loved is the struggle. ** Books: -Endlessly Drowning -Silently Drowning (Duet #1) -Learning to Float (Duet #2) -Hopelessly Drowning -Secretly Drowning -Hauntingly Drowning -Fearfully Drowning -Surprisingly Drowning ** ======================= Started: October 12, 2025 Completed: Ongoing... ======================= Previously known as: "Self-Negligence" and "Impossibly Drowning" Copyright © 2025 by Alex Lafaso

Valerie Johnson, a 13 year old girl struggling with mental health. Her mother, Madison Johnson. Does not believe in mental health, her mother is very strict. She has some crazy rules, for example, Valerie cannot eat after a certain time. Valerie cannot watch tv for more than an hour, Many more rules that Valerie is forced to follow. What will happen when her mother meets a man, They 'instantly' fall in 'love'. The man Valerie's mother falls in love with happens to have 4 sons. Valerie's mother and her 'partner' go travelling for 2 years, leaving Valerie alone with her soon to be step-brothers. They do not like her, or maybe they do. (Complete, does need re writing so be aware of short chapters and cringey chapters) TWS SELF-HARM DEPRESSION ANXIETY ATTACKS ED ABUSE I WILL ADD ANY MORE AT THE TOP

~ongoing~ ~unedited~ After eleven year old Parker is faced with her stepfather's death, she has to move in with her five older brothers. Her newly discovered family has secrets they are hiding from Parker, but Parker is keeping secrets of her own. Will she ever be able to trust them? Her newly discovered family happens to run the italian mafia, meaning they have many enemies. This makes Parker the perfect target. Will her brothers be able to protect their newfound weakness?

After her mother's death Lilith gets a new legal guardian, her older brother. With no knowledge of having four other older brothers, Lilith is send to live with them. But Lilith has her own demons to deal with, will she have the strength to take care of the demons of her brothers as well. #1 in school (01.05.20) #1 in broken (09.06.20) #1 in overprotective (13.04.20) #1 in sister (20.05.20) #1 in newschool(05.05.20) #1 period (05.05.20) #1 in brother (13.06.20) #1 in bigbrother(s) (13.06.20)

Gabriella White is a 14 year old girl who's had to face more tragic events then a 14 year old should. At the age of 12 her mother was brutally murdered in a home evasion, which after closer investigation the police closed the case, so now stuck with her abusive stepfather, John for almost 2 what happens when her stepfather just picks up and leave, and Gabriella learns that she isn't a only child and that her mother has been lying to her, whole life, and that she has 6 older brothers that her mom took her away from them and her father when she was only 3. Join Gabriella on this journey as she deals with 6 older brothers that are hiding somethings from her. And how she deals with the demons of her past.

(Complete) When bright and happy Blair meets a bad boy who seems to live in a completely different world than she does, she can't help but to be drawn in. But maybe there's more to him than meets the eye, and they both have secrets that need to be revealed. This book is apart of the See Me series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

How can people be so similar yet so different? How can situations be strange yet so familiar? Twins Amira and Aurora were put under the custody of their mother when they were five. So much has happened since then. But what was the worst was the loss they've experienced. The sadness one of them has felt and the pain she has endured. They live for each other. They have their contrasts and their similarities. But one thing for sure is common. Priorities. The first priority is their other half. Their twin. But what happens when the situation leads them back to their brothers who were left in their biological father's custody? What happens when they finally receive the sibling love they couldn't give each other yet they both craved? What happens when they are forced to escape their own bubbles and experience what true care and affection is? And along the way, they discover the contrasting similarities, that help them heal and discover a different kind of love yet so similar. TW: Mentions of Abuse, Death and Schizophrenia.

(Complete) After Seren is assaulted by someone in her friend group, she begins to fall deeper into the depths of her depression. No one seems to notice, except for the former bad boy and his friends. "Seriously, this is probably the best book I've read on Wattpad." -@dowries "I thought you were bluffing in the description but dang, you got me. Ima say- this truly is one of the best books on Wattpad." -@jamzeverywhere "Easily the best book I have ever read and I'm not exaggerating." - @purelyaureila "Simultaneously shattered me and put me back together, one of the best things I've ever read. Didn't think I could love two characters so deeply." -@imswriting "If I was ever to reread a book- it would be this one." -@thethotpocket "This is my favourite book! I would pay literal money just to continue to experience these characters!" - @sapphhhireee Spin Offs: Notice Me, and Trust Me *****

Being alone? Check. Being afraid? Check. Being abused? Check times 3. Honestly, my life wasn't this bad before, not until I ended in foster care... SIKE! My life was always bad. From the moment I was born, I lived with an abusive father who blamed me for my mother's death, and even I couldn't disagree with him. Here are a few questions I am constantly asked: 'Do I do well in school?' No, are you kidding me? The only subject I'm good at is Visual Arts. 'Do I have a kind and caring family?' No, I don't think I do. 'Do I have anyone who cares about me?' No, I'm a loner and socially awkward. 'Do I have privileges?' No, if you haven't understood the message yet, I live in an abusive household. Now, you might ask if there are any questions the answer is yes. I'll give you some. 'Do I want to die?' Yes, I sometimes do. 'Do I feel alone in this world?' Yes, always. 'Do I get a beating every day?' Yes. *** This is Amara Williams, a 13 year-old with average grades and no friends. What happens when her only guardian, her dad, is dead? What happens when she finds out that she has five older brothers who are not only strict and demanding, but also protective assholes? More importantly, what happens when she finds out that she was taught lies from the moment she was born? Follow Amara as she digs deeper into her family history, uncovering the secrets and discovering the lies. ___ ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ There will be mentions of abuse, r@pe, self harm, death, and many other dark themes. I have given a warning now, and I will give a TW in each chapter when reading for safety reasons. However, I want all of my readers to know what to expect so that they can decided for themselves if they want to read. Read at your own discretion! ____ Highest Rankings: #1 in Rules: Oct. 18. 2020 #1 in Truth: Jan. 16. 2021 #1 in Alcohol: Jun. 18. 2021