It takes an immense effort to free yourself from old memories. With a heavy heart, Miray is determined to {Unfade the shadows}. All rights reserved (Except the pictures)

❝I think we've lost the meaning of family.❞ • • • A few years ago, we tragically lost our parents, and every day since then, my brothers and I have drifted apart. We have intense defense mechanisms and our own methods of survival in the adult world. Our house feels less like home, the city feels empty, and the stars seem more distant. Will we be able to heal as a family? Or will we go our separate ways as adults? ▫▫▫▫ ▫▫▫▫ ▫▫▫▫ Cover is made by me. Copyright © 2021 Josie Marie Any relation to other stories or characters is entirely coincidental and not intentional. Any credit for the #olderbrother trend goes to its appropriate writers/creators. All of my work is original, inspired by the #olderbrother trend, but based on my own life with four brothers.

*Completed, but unedited* Delia, a 13-year-old girl lives with her abusive parents and her eight-year-old twin brothers. She shields them from the cruelties of their parents as much as she can. The twins try to provide her with support but they are all starting to crumble under the pressure. When their parents get arrested, a DNA test reveals relatives they never knew existed, including siblings. Placed in their oldest brother's care will this be the end of their constant suffering, or will life introduce a whole new form of torture?

Maya Rogers is used to taking care of herself. After living alone with her uncle for years, she has known who she is and what she needs to do to survive. But when she gets hurt and all hell breaks loose, she is taken to a new house with a new family and forced to confront things she never truly understood. Why has she spent her life being hurt? Why is it so hard for her to trust new people? And perhaps most importantly, will she ever truly be loved? Opening up to her new mom, meeting four new older brothers, and facing the sheriff's son who seems to think she has something to do with what happened... will she make it out alive? And if she does, who will she become? #1 in foster, #1 in brothers, holy shoot! Thank you, guys!!! Reviews from readers: "AHHH! I'm so in love!! You have done such an amazing job with this book! It's one of my all time favorites." -foreverdemi224 "This book made me cry! I loved Maya's growth and it is the first time I have read a sibling book in which all of them are so sweet. I love you all!! Your writing is very good and the book is great!" -bronumber1 "Wtf???? I finished it already?? But I barely started a few hours ago..." -Desiphine

Miray, a five-year-old girl shrouded in misery since her mother's death at birth, faces an uncertain future when her father's intentions turn dark. Yet, in the embrace of her four adoring brothers, Miray finds a beacon of hope that pierces the darkness. However, a chance encounter with a mysterious boy sets their lives on contrasting paths, like two stars diverging in the night sky. Welcome, everyone :) This Story is original and not inspired by any other story. Please do not copy. (Some events are real and from personal experience). The description is not that good, so here are some of the readers' opinions: @marathefox33 : This is the best book i every read, i dont even have any words for it😭 @rosienymous : Wow this book has been such a wild ride ,it's sooooo niceeee Gonna read the sequel now!! @HeaveN_Stares : This is literally one of the most amazing books I've read here in Wattpad. 💞 @Elegant_meows : THIS WAS LITERALLY SUCH A WILD RIDE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IVE EVER READ ❤️❤️❤️THE CHARACTERS ARE WRITTEN SO WELL AND THE STORY IS SPECTACULAR IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS BOOK THE ENDING MADE ME CRY 😭 @ReesesPieces945 : Ok, so, this book is like a real life fairy tale where it doesn't always end in happily ever after. It's kinda like a reverse fairy tale because at the beginning it's all happy and rainbow and unicorns for the most part and at the end it's really dark and sad. That's just what I think @bananagirl5264: literally could not put my phone down from your work. you have a real talent and im so excited to see how much more you can affect me with your beautiful writing. @LisaSimonPatrik: This book so far brought tears, joy and sooo much love. You follow each brother and can easy relate to how easy it is to missunderstand and for a child like miray to try and voice her thoughts and feelings. I can only say one thing this book is a gem ❤️ Thank you for putting time writing this book one i will keep rereading ❤️

BOOK 1 Veronica Garcia, a smart and beautiful fifteen-year-old, had endured enough of her stepfather's abuse. One fateful night, during his drunken rage, she seized her chance to escape, fleeing to her abuelo's mansion for solace. However, her newfound safety was short-lived. One sleepless night, seeking a cup of tea, Veronica overheard a heated argument in her abuelo's study. Peeking through a crack in the door, she witnessed a terrifying confrontation between her abuelo and three menacing men. Suddenly, a gunshot echoed through the mansion, and she watched in horror as her abuelo's lifeless eyes met hers. Three years later, Veronica, now known as "Diabla," had transformed into Spain's most feared assassin. Her abuelo's murder had ignited a relentless thirst for vengeance within her. Every mission she undertook brought her closer to the men who had shattered her world. Her reputation grew as she carved a path of death and destruction, her skills becoming unparalleled. The streets whispered her name in fear, her resolve unbreakable. Driven by grief and rage, Diabla's quest for revenge consumed her. Each kill brought a twisted satisfaction, knowing she was one step closer to avenging her abuelo's death. Though her path was dark and lonely, it was the only way she knew to honor his memory. And so, with a heart full of vengeance and a soul steeped in darkness, she continued her relentless hunt, leaving a trail of blood in her wake. [[Word count: 90,000 - 100,000]] Rankings it has got: #17 in Badass #7 in Donna #30 in Evil #5 in Hope Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore

"Iᴛs ʜᴀʀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴜʀɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴡʜᴇɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴋɴᴏᴡ sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏɴᴛ ʙᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇxᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴏʀʏ ᴍᴜsᴛ ɢᴏ ᴏɴ" -- COVER BY: @livingmybest9lives - fourteen-year old Isabella used to have the perfect life, but when her mother goes missing and she is put in the care of her father her life would then turn into weeks filled with abuse. but what will happen when her father dies and her brothers take her into their care. will she get a family back? Will she be able to keep all her secrets? Will she find out all the secrets her brothers are also keeping from her? unfortunate events seam to follow her everywhere she goes, no matter how hard she tries to get away from it. secrets. lies. betrayal. 𝑈𝑁𝑇𝑂𝐿𝐷 ‼️This book contains strong language, abuse, etc. THIS STORY IS DONE! most of the chapters are under editing so please read the authors note:) lots of plot twists😌 - start: 12/18/20 end: 10/19/21 #2: new start (3-16-21) (12-26-21) #9: little sister (3-17-21) #6: unknown (3-19-21) #4: unpredictable (3-23-21) #16: family problems (4-14-21) #3: scared (12-26-21) #1: trust issues (5-15-22) #1: little sister (7-30-22) #3: unknown (10-1-23)

"I'm sorry for leaving you", I whispered. "n-never leave ", she cried. "Shhh it's okay, I'm not leaving". *************************************************************** Alessia has done everything in her power to protect Beatrice, she has raised her and has become her mother/sister/protector. Although their living situation is not the best, Beatrice has always been able to keep her smile because of Alessia's dedication to give her a good life but good things never last. What will happen to their bond when an unfortunate incident results in Beatrice moving into the home of her father and 5 brothers she never knew she had. What will happen to Alessia when her role in Beatrice's life is slowly taken away from her. Will she be accepted by them or will they turn their back and forcefully take Beatrice away?

violet jones grew up around people that she feared. one day she got thrown a massive curve ball, her whole life blowing up just within just two days. she now has to learn what to do with these new people that are supposed to be her brothers. will she actually let them in? will they know about her life before them? will she live a different life with her new brothers? or will everything just come crashing down? #47 overprotective 26/12/22 #50 abuse 1/8/23 #76 mafia princess 20/5/24 #7 overprotective brothers 23/2/25 #54 girl x boy 2/2/23 #4 lost sister 29/11/23 #7 lost daughter 29/11/23 #52 Italian 29/11/23 #1 siblings 2/3/23 #113 family 2/3/23 #651 mafia 20/5/24 #17 Italian mafia 29/11/23 #1 reunited 1/8/24

****THIS IS A SEQUEL. To be able to follow this story, please read "Unravelling" first**** Lily has started into the new year with a mixture of confusion, curiosity, anticipation - and dread. Ever since her oldest brothers revealed some of the truth about their family's past, the 12-year-old soon-to-be-teenager is struggling to come to terms with all the new and partially heart-breaking information. For the first few months of the year, Lily has tried to stay true to her word and not dig any further into their past, at least not until Alex, her guardian, is willing to share more details with the younger kids. However, Lily's patience is slowly running out. So many things are occupying her mind. She is convinced that there is still a lot more to discover about her family, and she is not willing to wait much longer. What is their father's story and can she locate him? How did her sister die? When will she see Finn again? Why is Sean really moving back home? And what is the reason behind her brothers' weirdly secretive behavior? With the help from her friends and some of her siblings, Lily continues her journey of gradually unravelling her family's secrets. Will she be successful? Will the implications of her discoveries slowly dissolve her family or is she able to save these fragile relationships before it is too late? Join Lily once again as she juggles school, friends, family (meetings), the general challenges of growing-up, creepy stalkers, some tragedies and maybe even her first encounter with something akin to a crush in these rather eventful months of her life.