Two twins, Emily and Jacob have had a bad life. Between suffering From fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and the abuse and neglect they deal with at home they've learned to rely on each other. They learn that the world isn't going to be nice to them and that trust shouldn't be given out so easily. Daniel Reyes is the CEO and founder of Reyes Global Logistics, a shipping company. From growing up as a first generation Mexican American and not having money to spend, to one of the most successful Mexican owned business on the west coast, he's built a great life or him and his 6 sons. His wife passed from cancer 10 years ago, and in his grief and struggle to move on he had many one night stands, resulting in the birth of the twins. A birth he was not aware of. What happens when Daniel gets a call from CPS about the twins. The kids he never knew existed? How will his sons react to having two more siblings? What will happen when the harsh reality the twins have lived is revealed? Read and find out!

Amalia Romano has been putting her heart back together, piece by piece after her high school boyfriend broke it four years ago, when he left the city with his mother and little sister. Amalia thinks she'll never see him again until she does at her friends bachelorette party. Only she wakes up the next day in his bed, but disappears before he wakes up and spends the rest of the day ignoring him before the journey back home. But then things start coming back to her from their drunken night: laughs, jokes. Oh, and their walk down the aisle in a Las Vegas chapel before they were married by an Elvis impersonator. As soon as she realises that she's married to the boy who unknowingly broke her into a thousand pieces when he left, she wants to divorce him. But an opportunity comes up for her to advance her business, however it's a club strictly for married ladies. He agrees, but the real question is: will this fake marriage transform into a real one? COVER CREATED BY @sugarhighstoned

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.

'I wish I could, but I know I can't.' ▪︎ 15-year-old Josephine Parker just wanted to seek shelter in the old warehouse. Instead, she unwillingly overheard something she shouldn't have and therefore crosses the path of the Marini family. A family known for making people 'gone' and whose brothers are willing to do anything to protect their family, even if it means a homeless girl becomes their sister. But Josephine's past is something that can't be made gone.

NEW VERSION UP ON MY PAGE NOW! Celine Monet has lived alone with her mother ever since she was five, when her parents got a divorce and only one won custody over her. But finally, eight years later, her father wins shared custody. After moving across the country and settling into a new home, Celine visits the family she hasn't seen in almost a decade. But they're shocked to find out that the years of - unknown to them - abuse have weighed down on her, morphing her into a completely new person. But they find a whisper of the little happy girl she used to be, and they're determined to cling onto it.

Elsie Taylor knew nothing more than the life that involved the constant moving around. She had always thought that it was normal to not have a place to call home, as she was too young to understand what was really going on. "I knew nothing more than the 100 of states and countries that I had ever stayed in" Elsie didn't know that there was a whole other side to the life she was living. She had no idea that there was people out there, searching for her, to bring her home. To get her away from the father that she had always known. The same father that had ruined her childhood. Elsie's eldest brother, Henry, was just about the only person that had ever met this little girl. Their other brothers had been too young or absent at the one time that she was seen with them, before she was whisked away from their arms. "She is just a kid. She doesn't understand what you did to her!" Now, it was their time to follow the string that would bring their little 8-year old sister back home, safely. But what happens when their is bumps in the road that leads them into trouble that may not bring everyone out safely on the other side ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TW: some themes mentioned may be disturbing for some* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Started: 28.06.23 Finished: -

11 year old Aelia lives sheltered on a farm with her Uncle. Her life is spent collecting antiques, doing chores, and trying to struggle through her rough living situation. One day, her prayers are answered and her biological brothers that she never met show up on her doorstep, demanding they take Aelia with them. And suddenly, Aelia is thrown into a new life accompanied by 8 extremely loving men. All of whom are very protective, all of whom are also very much wrapped around her little fingers. Like the sun, the boys lives now revolve around her. She keeps them breathing, but many forces are trying to make them stop.

(this story used to be named THE INNOCENT LOST DAUGHTER. it has been rewritten with much more details than the other one) Catania is a shy and creative young woman whose life has been marked by profound challenges. Taken away from her family at a young age by her own mother, she endured years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of those meant to protect her. Catania is a quiet yet perceptive individual, often observing the world around her with a mixture of caution and curiosity. Her piercing eyes reflect a depth of experience beyond her years, hinting at the struggles she has overcome. Art and writing became her sanctuary, allowing her to express the emotions she was unable to voice. Through these outlets, she channels her trauma into something transformative and meaningful, often creating pieces that resonate deeply with others. But what will happen when Catania is told that her mother had passed away and now has to go and live with a father, she didn't know she had as well as nine brothers who seems to be hiding a secret of their own. Read to find out...

The best way to describe the Blackwood family is large, loud, and fiercely protective of one another. With 8 kids ranging from 14 to 27, their home is always full of laughter, chaos and most importantly love. But their youngest and only daughter Estella Blackwood who is only 14 has been their center of protective instincts. Born with a few medical conditions, including a serious heart condition. Estella has spent most of her life in and out of hospitals, her health was fragile and unpredictable. As her health worsens, each sibling copes with the fear and helplessness of not being able to shield her from her illnesses. Despite all the challenges and hardships Estella remains their source of hope and resilience. This story explores the deep bonds of family, the sacrifices made for one another, and the power of love to carry them through even the most difficult times.