The Cortello - D'Angelo brothers, my older brothers. I've never met them, they've never known me. Then everything changes in the blink of an eye and suddenly the Cortello - D'Angelo brothers are the only thing that I know. God help me." *** Adrian is content with the life she has. Her dad is the only family she needs. Not the only family she has, but the only family she needs. One days changes everything for her. Her world is flipped on its axis, her life is vastly different to what it was before. How will she survive? *** "We were never meant to know her. It was made abundantly clear that we stay away because all we brought was problems. Suddenly we have no option, we can't just stay away. Everything is changing for us all. God help us." *** The brothers were...fine with their lives. Fame and fortune, an abundance of anything and everything they could want. They had everything, except Adrian. A sudden and drastic change forces her to meet them, finally. And subsequently, everything else changes. How will they survive?

In the heart of a quiet suburban neighborhood, 10-year-old Aurora's life is a stark contrast to the peaceful surroundings. Her exterior reflects the innocence of childhood, but behind closed doors, Aurora endures a world of pain and fear. Her mother and stepfather subject her to harsh abuse, both physical and emotional, often confining her to the basement-a cold, dark place where she is isolated and forgotten. Aurora's innocence is a fragile light in the darkness, a beacon of purity that remains undiminished despite the cruelty she faces. Unbeknownst to her, Aurora has a large family waiting to save her from her nightmarish existence eight brothers and a father who are determined to rescue her from the hell she endures. Locked away in the basement, Aurora finds solace in her small acts of defiance and her vivid imagination. Moments of kindness from a trusted teacher offer her fleeting hope and warmth, becoming a lifeline that fuels her dreams of escaping the turmoil. "Shattered Sunshine" is a poignant and powerful story of survival and strength. It chronicles Aurora's journey as she navigates the complexities of her abusive home while holding on to her dreams of a brighter future. As she battles to reclaim her sense of self and seeks help, her story unfolds with raw emotion and profound courage. This tale is a compelling exploration of the impact of abuse on a child's spirit and the remarkable resilience it can inspire. It serves as a reminder of the importance of hope and the transformative power of family love and support in overcoming the darkest of times.

An orphan girl who never knew what was her real life untill she met them. All of them, they changed her life and she did their magically like an angel. Let go on this life adventure of Hazel who thought she might never be lucky enough to get the privilege of getting anything good in her life except for the sadness.

❝ you're the last angel of this family.❞ 𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐌𝐈 always knew she didn't belong with the family that abused her and made her go through hell. But nothing could have prepared her for the truth. She was the long-lost Ricci princess, daughter of the notorious Italian mafia family, and her brothers were coming to get her and give her back her throne. They teach her how to love and trust again, even if they struggle to do so themselves. - long lost sister - mafioso brothers

(COVER BY: Doomsparks) "Celeste de Luca, a shy and innocent four-year-old, lives with her abusive father, who has become increasingly aggressive and violent since her mother's passing. Her mother, Alessia, had protected her from his cruelty, but after her death, Celeste is left vulnerable to her father's whims. Alessia had taught Celeste basic skills and tried to shield her from her father's infidelities and brutality. Now, Celeste faces daily beatings and terror at the hands of her father, Alessio de Luca, the powerful don of the Italian mafia, is consumed by guilt and anger over the kidnapping and disappearance of his beloved wife and daughter. Two years have passed with no leads, and he blames himself for failing to protect them. Destiny is about to bring their worlds together in a dramatic and intense confrontation." ⚠️*CONTAINS ABUSIVE CONTENT MENTIONS OF GUNS BLOOD AND TORTURE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK AND DON'T COPY*⚠️

Two families brought together by a marriage, the marriage of secrets and lies, but most of all love. Sophie is the youngest with two older brothers who annoy her beyond belief, the worst thing would be having more... Her mother unexpectedly gets married and now she has a new step dad and step brothers. What secrets do they hold? Will they all be a family? Is love enough to withstand all the secrets and lies?

Mia Lombardi is a 13 year old girl who does competitive swimming. Her mother "Emily" was married to the Italian ex mafia don. Emily was caught cheating one night by Mia's dad "Antonio". Soon after Emily found out she was pregnant with Antonios daughter. She was furious and decided to take away the girl the family has wanted for generations. She ran away leaving her seven boys behind. As Mia grew up Emily abused her mentally and physically. Mia has no idea she has a whole family out there and her family doesn't even know she exists. What happens when Mia's mom dies in a plane crash, and she is sent to live with her family? Will her family accept her? Will she tell them about her past that haunts her? (Stella means star)

Katherine Forsythe has had a difficult life. Being abused for almost her whole life by her mother and her stepfather. Katherine has never really experienced the concept of happiness, love or hope. The constant pain and hurt turned cold and aggressive to the world around her. She started illegally fighting at a young age to get money to buy clothes and have food. Once she finally is free from those people her life takes an unexpected turn as instead of going to a foster care system she is sent to live with her 5 brothers that she had no idea existed. As her brothers are ecstatic about her return she is dreading it, already expecting the worst. Will her brothers be able gain her trust? Will she find out the secrets they are keeping from her? Will she be able keep her owns demons within herself? FIND OUT IN "FINDING MY HAPPY" TW- contains topics about abuse, fighting, blood, drug consumption. PART-1 of The Mafia Daughters Series (A stand-alone novel) #1 in lost girl (29/1/2021) #1 in found (13/3/2021) #1 in abuse (8/3/2021) #2 in abandoned (18/3/2021) #1 in piano (2/4/2021) #1 in mafia brothers (31/8/2021) #1 in Foster (5/12/2021) #1 in fighting (23/12/2021) #2 in anxietyattacks (24/08/22) #3 in trust (20/12/22) #1 in wattpadcreators (12/02/23)

Rebekah Russell has been ignored all her life. From the day she was born, her mother and brother have made her life miserable. All Rebekah ever wanted was approval and unconditional love but ignorance is now a part of her life and every day she begins to accept that a little more. Moving to New York was supposed to be a fresh start. A new path Rebekah could carve out for herself leading upto a future she envisioned. A series of events however leads Rebekah to discover herself in ways she never imagined. Life is a surprise, and Rebekah's about to find out just how stupefying it actually is. After all, all of New York knows to never mess with a Costa. And Rebekah's about to learn the truth to the age-old saying. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #6 in mafia on 13 May, 2023 #1 in perfection on 21 May, 2023 #6 in olderbrother on 22 July, 2023

!SLOW UPDATES! When she was just two years old, Chiara Rose Bernardi was taken away from her family by her mother, to keep her safe. Taken to Sydney, Australia she lives under the name Chiara Wilson with her mother and her stepfather. Throughout her early life, she was abused by the two people she looked up to. Chiara had to grow up very quickly learn to fend for herself, and learnt lessons no one should ever have to learn. On the other side of the planet in New York City, USA the Bernardi family have been a living mess since their princess was taken away from them a long 14 years ago. When Chiara's mother and step-father 'unfortunately' pass away from a drug overdose, what will happen when the Bernardis finally find their princess and Chiara is sent to live with them? [in editing] TW - in this story there is mention of drugs, rape, sexual assault, violence, mature content, strong language, self-harm, suicide, abuse and degrading name calling, and intimate scenes. Started - 21st of September 2021 Finished - It will be at some stage.