❝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.

"It's not what we are but what we do that defines us." Aylin Black has come to believe that she deserves all the misfortunes life throws at her. Yet she refuses to back down. At least not without a fight. But as her past comes knocking at her door she's forced to rethink all her beliefs. And she just might have to give up this losing fight much sooner than she expected.

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

In the wake of her mother's passing, six-year-old Luella finds unexpected solace in the company of her long-lost brothers, absent from her life for years. Through the challenges of grief, Luella discovers the healing power of family bonds that stood the test of time. Watch Luella grow as she slowly accepts she will no longer see her mother, now has a father figure and meet her new friends. *first book*

~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?

Sequel to Floating in the Abyss (I recommend reading Floating in the Abyss before reading this but you could probably manage without it {but I really, really suggest you read it ;) }) ------ Ashlyn is facing the many struggles of anxiety after years of childhood trauma. Alongside the help of her family, Ash is able to start back at high school, with her brothers, after missing nearly a year, due to mental health and physical well-being. School brings about many new struggles but also new opportunities. From bullying to a discovery of romance, Ash is guided by her friends and family to navigate her way through this new lifestyle. Losing yourself isn't easy, especially when there's someone else to blame. Those close to you really become the most valuable in these times. Cover: @sydnie6624 Title by: @Sachi_Stark

~The description is inside the book~

Part 1 {Silence} COMPLETED Part 2 {Noise} COMPLETED Part 3 {Continuation} ONGOING- (SEPERATE BOOK) Aspen Orin For 15 years, she was lead to believe her only family was her mother and abusive stepfather. But after their deaths, she's thrown into the custody of her oldest brother, along into a life of secrets and lies. Working through her noise sensitivity and lack of confidence, will she be able to crack their secrets or will they break her? {Cover art is NOT mine}

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)