#1 in Disappoint Julius Romano, a ruthless mafia boss. Accustomed to killing anyone who opposes him. Known by everyone to be cruel, evil, heartless, and cold. Lily-Grace, a 4-year-old girl. Recently orphaned as a result of Julius's latest conquest. She's a ray of sunshine who comes from a dark place. Lily-Grace is a strict contrast to Julius's cold personality. When he finds himself having to spend more time with the little girl as a result of a rash decision, could this little girl be the family he's needed?

Aria Ilene Berardi, A sweet girl who lost her family and must move in with her older brothers. She has to adjust to a new life while learning to navigate her relationship with her brothers. Unknown to Aria, her brothers are involved in some serious underworld business. What happens when threats are made and the truth about their hidden identities are starting to come out? -Follow along Aria's journey of connecting with her older brothers-

E·phem·er·al (adj.) Lasting for a very short time ִֶָ 𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆★⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ Aurora has spent thirteen years surviving, not living. Trapped in a broken home filled with cruelty and violence, every day has been a battle against the monsters she was forced to call family. Stained by her striking appearance--skin, hair, and eyes devoid of pigment--Aurora has always stood out. But one night, when flashing lights and sirens tear through the darkness of her world, everything changes. Her nightmares have been taken away in handcuffs, and for the first time, Aurora is free. Or so she believes. Whisked away to a sprawling manor in New York, she's thrown into a new life with six mysterious older brothers she's never met, secrets buried in every corner, and danger that feels strangely familiar. As Aurora tries to rebuild, she begins to worry if the past is truly behind her, or if something even darker has been waiting all along. Meek, quiet, and resilient, Aurora is done merely surviving. She's ready to live and claim her new life as more than Ephemeral. Even if it kills her. ִֶָ 𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆★⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ ⏾ The first couple chapters are short but get longer as you go.

𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐑: Hope Louis and Aimée Cartier are two kids living in four walls of complete nightmare. Ever since their mom overdosed Louis stepped in as the parental figure for Aimée. In Louis's world, his sister was a top priority, even if that meant putting every one of her needs before his. However, he is slowly crumbling under the pressure of trying to protect his sister from the hands of their abusive stepfather whom they've been under the care of for six years. The other half of their estranged family is living in the next town over are living in complete luxury. After his wife left him Adrien pulled himself together, building an empire of different companies to support his other sons. Every day he misses his two youngest children, that is until police arrest the kid's stepfather and the sibling pair is sent to live with their father and brothers. Will Louis let the family he doesn't remember in? Will Aimée come out of her shell the trauma forced her into? Read ESPOIR to find out!

Athena is trying to adjust in her newfound freedom but she is forcefully ripped away from it. But sometimes bad things happen for better!

~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?

Angelica Cecilia Estrada, a young girl who is forced to live in isolation by her drunk Mother is finally free after her inevitable death. Now she is sent to live with her five secretly killer older brothers, who some of them seem to oppose her arrival. Is Angelica really free? Will she be able to adapt to the world she was robbed from most of her life? And what about her brothers, will they be able to take good care of her? Follow Angelica in a journey of hardship, self acceptance, happiness, and most importantly, the meaning of love.

Brynn Kingslee has spent a third of her life protecting herself from her stepfather as fiercely as a twelve year old can. Only to find, after his death, she has seven fiercely protective older brothers who didn't realise that not only would they be protecting her from their work, but also protecting her from her past, too.

Xanthe Rivera. A troubled senior at his high school. When Xanthe gets himself in trouble after a stunt pulled with his friends, the principal gives him an ultimatum. Ainsley Evans. A thirteen year old orphan who is badly bullied at school. Ainsley's teacher keeps her after class one day to encourage her to sign up for an event to help her make some friends. What will happen when the two of them meet?

Lost in their darkness, the Ricci brothers were known for the iron grip they had over the economy, politics and business in their country. Unapproachable and cold. Bloodthirsty and violent. Cruel and ruthless. There were the phrases that described them to the core. A tragic childhood that developed their need for power, supremacy and viciousness. Would a silent, shy and smart girl be able to break through their walls, or would she succumb to the dark pit that was slowly overpowering her will to live? ************************ Note: This story might contain mentions of physical and verbal abuse, self-harm, violence, depression and addiction to drugs. So, if any of the above-mentioned topics could be possible triggers, kindly look into the notes mentioned above in the chapter.