Abigail is a 16-year-old girl who has never known anything but pain. Raised by her mother and stepfather, she has been abused since she was 4 years old. But her life changes when she receives the news that the monsters who raised her have died and she will now live with her 7 siblings she never knew existed. Will she be willing to trust anyone again? Will she be able to let them in and help her heal? And most importantly, will the secrets that both sides hide destroy this small spark of hope? Note: This story may contain sensitive themes such as abuse, drug use, and eating and psychological disorders.

Alessia has never spoken a single word in her life. Stolen as a child by a ruthless gang, she grew up in captivity, taught to believe that pain was a lesson and obedience was survival. Forced to work as a servant, she endured years of mistreatment, never questioning the twisted reality forced upon her. Despite the cruelty, she remains kind, her innocence untainted-but dangerously unaware of the true depths of evil in the world. The night she escapes, everything changes. Desperate and terrified, Alessia runs through the darkened streets of Naples, her fragile body weak from exhaustion. But fate has other plans. She stumbles-literally-into Matteo De Luca, the cold and merciless head of the most powerful mafia family in Italy. Matteo is a man feared by all, a king in the underworld where blood and loyalty rule. He has no patience for weakness. No room for softness in his life. But when he sees the mute, trembling girl looking up at him with wide, trusting eyes-completely unaware of who he is-something inside him snaps. She doesn't fear him. She doesn't know he's a monster. And for the first time in his life, Matteo wants to protect something fragile instead of destroy it.

Bella is sweet, innocent ,cute but also sessy and bold 4 year old little girl. she don't like to talk to stranger. she live in very mysterious and dangerous. but what happen when she runs away from that place and finally meet her family. She had many secrets......... Read to find out..............

"I'd just like to inform you that I do not give a shit about what you want." He rolls his eyes and turns to me. "I'd just like to inform you that you're a pain in the ass." "Aw. You're too kind." ──────────── Valentina Laskaris never expected much from her life, mainly filled with distracting herself and her brother from their chaotic home. But when an unfair court judgement and accidental misplacement lands her a room in the male dorm of the River Valley Boarding School, Valentina's life takes a dramatic turn. Especially when her roommate is none other than the notorious playboy, Luca Azevedo.

ORIGINALLY BOUND IN DARKNESS Lacuna--A blank space; A missing part When she was 5 they called her a monster. They accused her of something that was never her fault. Something that had everything and nothing to do with her at the same time. Something she had no control over. They told her that she shouldn't exist and never would belong and then shipped her off like she was nothing. Even as intelligent as she was, she was still young enough that she didn't understand the names they called her. The things they said about her. They carted her off and forced her to grow up in a world they had never shown her how to navigate. She had to learn without them. Now they want her back but she's not the same naïve girl they knew. They forced her to change. That little girl they knew is dead because of them and she has no intention of letting them forget it. THIS IS WLW. IF THIS ISN'T YOUR CUP OF TEA, DON'T DRINK IT.

TW This story is under EXTREME EDITING!!! Dark, cold, emotionless, Ruthless, is what you'd expect from Killian Lorenzo. With one look you can be six feet underground, he hates most people he comes into contact with letting them know straight off the bat. ruthless self doesn't let him get close to anyone... But meeting a certain girl who abruptly comes into his life, he can't seem to phantom the thought that she has more to her than what she leads on, a darkness behind her Eyes possibly darker than his. His once serious strict rules of not becoming close to anyone immediately breaks in the hands of her. He finds himself annoyed and frustrated with everything she does. But they somehow keep coming into each others lives, and maybe just maybe she is as broken as him-possibly more Unedited ---------

She never met someone that is so cold and soft at the same time, that is mean to everyone, and not to mention he is super hot. He never met someone so shy, that only minds her own business, and is a total darling and makes his cold heart melt. Liliana Smith is a total angel, she is shy, and the girl that had no friends and her parents are workaholic, she just finished high school and is about to go to college. Greyson Carter is the opposite of Liliana he is cold, has lots of friends, is a hockey player, and has the perfect family. He is on his second year of college. As everyone says, opposites attract each other.

Delphine Beauford is a 19-year-old figure skater whose sharp wit and icy demeanor keep everyone at arm's length. Known for her precise routines and relentless dedication, she's driven by a need for control and perfection. Behind her cold exterior lies a self-imposed isolation, shaped by years of strict discipline, self-doubt, and the pressure to appear flawless in every move, every word, and every glance. Kaiden McAllister, 20, is a hockey player whose confidence and charisma make him a natural leader both on and off the ice. He's cocky, fiercely competitive, and known for his social ease-a trait that hides his family's high expectations and his own fear of failure. Unapologetically himself, Kaiden is stubborn and quick-witted, often pushing boundaries to get what he wants, never backing down from a challenge. tw - anorexia, mature themes

PUBLISHING PAPERBACK (after writing the final draft, I wrote this 2 years ago.) "I see through those silent lies of yours, Liv." 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, the girl who's known to be mute in school. No one knows why though, and she doesn't want anyone to know either. Only her best friend and this certain boy want to know why. She's so scared, and shattered, but maybe she can be saved before it's too late. 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 who's well known and seems to be an asshole, but really he's a sweetheart. He's taken notice of Olivia many times before, not in a stalker way, but only recently gets the courage to try and make his way into her life. They both have secrets they hide, things they both relate to and have gone through. That may be how Adrian catches onto Olivia fairly quickly. But, she tries her hardest to keep him away, even though they both know they're drawn to each other. Will she ever let him in or not? Of course she will, that's how these stories go.

After the wild journey with her biological brothers, Sofia gets snatched once again from her brothers and after 6 years of torment and pain, she's back craving revenge. With the help of someone, Sofia believes she can't trust she manages to escape back to her brothers but her plan for revenge is soon cut short when an unexpected obstacle blocks her path...