Two years ago, the Kingston family learned what it meant to stumble through hell with battered hearts and betrayal running deep inside their veins. After barely making it out alive from the devastating consequences of a family history founded on lies and deceit, they slowly begin to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives in efforts to feel whole again. But as the remnants of their dark pasts continue to haunt their healing hearts, they are forced to come to the realization that sometimes, the aftermath can be just as deadly as the nightmare. [This is the spin-off to Caged + Freed, it cannot be read as a stand-alone] • • • Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2021 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

Nothing has ever broken sixteen year old Cara. Even when her wealthy, fractured family fell apart, she pushed through. However, her resilience is tested when family obligations force her to move in with Zack, the brother who abandoned them four years ago and seems to hate her for reasons she does not understand. At her new school, she becomes a target of cruel bullying by a group of boys who takes her resilience as a challenge. However, Cara refuses to back down or be compliant. She pushes back at home. She pushes back at school. But the harder she fights, the more pressure builds, and the more dangerous it becomes for the girl who won't give up. "And I bet you believe that too, don't you? That nothing will break you- that you can push through this?" Blake didn't stop. His smile grew wider as he cruelly raised my face to meet his. "Well this is a promise to you, Cara. I can and will break you. I won't stop until I fully ruin you and you lose every part of yourself." I didn't let myself believe him. I would find a way out. This wouldn't last forever. "Go fuck yourself." [ IMPORTANT ] This book contains graphic depictions of bullying inspired by real-life cases and media portrayals, particularly within Korea. These themes may be disturbing to some readers. Please check all trigger warnings before reading. [ TRIGGER WARNING ] bullying, sexual harassment, suicide, mental health, depression, anxiety, self-harm, sextortion "What frightens them even more is retaliation from their bully. The revenge that they'll seek on them and how they'll make their lives worse than it is already. This is why victims of bully fight their own battles, let the storm pass on their own." #1 trauma #1 bullied #1 victim

The girl trapped in the torture of her mind and the boy burdened with the guilt of living. ~~ "I'm surprised you even remember that day, Howard." "I remember most things when it comes to you, Preston." I give him a steely look, our noses almost grazing, "Would you ever stop with these lines?" "Will you ever fall for these lines?" ~~ Edith Preston: the head girl and first ranked student in Thorn Academy. Everyone in school knows her as the cold, unbothered girl, a school director's daughter. She doesn't try to change their image of her, but she can't stop it from hurting either, and with everything going on at home, Edith may turn to ways that aren't healthy. Grayson Howard: the head boy and the academic rival of Edith Preston, the girl he is head over heels for. Everyone in school knows him as the handsome, smiling boy, an orphan who only has eyes for one girl. He jokes and plays around, but when night comes, he can't escape the guilt and fear he's hiding deep inside. Everyone can see that the two of them were meant to be, but will they be able to overcome their issues to try and be with each other? Or will life interfere causing them to be apart even when they want to be together?

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)

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 ❤️

this is the second part to my book finding happiness and continues straight after the last chapter. Happiness was an unfamiliar word to all the siblings. All the siblings were broken, some broken in more ways. The siblings are now learning to find happiness within themselves and others. Trigger warning of abuse, violence , sexual assault and rape

Happiness was an unfamiliar word to all the siblings. All the siblings were broken, some broken in more ways. After her step father is arrested, Riley is told she will be living with her brother's. Her brother's were the three most dangerous men in the country maybe even the world, even the devil himself wouldn't welcome them to hell. Can Riley become their happiness? Something they haven't felt in years. Can they become hers? Something she hasn't felt either. Trigger warning of abuse, violence , sexual assault and rape

Everyone's given a life at random. We don't ask for it, we don't even get a say. We just have to suck it up and live with what we have. Some luckier than others. Brynn got dealt with cards most people wouldn't survive with. She got stuck with 4 brothers, all who hated her. Why? Who knows. Her life is miserable. When it all almost ends, it starts a new beginning. Read about the life of Brynn and her brothers. Here's a little sneak peek queens _______ "I hate all of you. You've put me through hell and back but I'm done being scared. You've done it all to me what left is there." I huffed a dry, hard laugh. Tears fell from my cheeks but I pushed them away. I was done being weak. "Big girl got her big girl pants on now?" Ethan mocked. Caleb strutted over to me his fist lifting in the air. I've lived with them long enough to sense their every move. So I ran. "GET BACK HERE YOU FAT WHORE." Caleb screamed chasing me through the house. He was fast but I was smart. I got enough of a lead to quickly hide inside the closet. Underneath I could see his feet slowly sauntering, calling out my name. My brothers called him a dumbass for losing me. "Check the fucking closet you moron." Carter commented. This was it, I was ready. The door opened and with the lamp I held in my hand I smashed it on Caleb's head. Oh shit.

[Completed] Lux Callaghan doesn't believe in the idea that bad boys are romantic-a belief plenty of her classmates, obsessed with Aaron Reeves, clearly don't share. Aaron, the school's resident bad boy, is determined to prove her wrong. [Extended Summary Inside] #2 in Humor on 02/04/2022

Started: 11/6/2020 Completed: 12/26/2020 "I hope you remember what I said, Atlas," he said. He went back to his firm tone of voice now that we were alone. He glanced up at me as he packed three pairs of jeans into the bag. I was too busy trying to figure out how the hell I had three brothers who suddenly wanted custody of me after all these years of me being in foster care that I didn't even remember what Mr. Harris had told me last night, but it clicked. He had told me those things because he knew that I was leaving him today. "You will never be loved by them if they find out what you are, what you've done. And if they do find out, I'm sure they'll send you right back here to me where you belong," he said calmly as he placed the rest of my turtlenecks next to the jeans and lastly put in a coat. He zipped the bag that he had apparently finished packing for me and I looked around the room. "Let's go," he said firmly holding the bag in his hand as he walked out of my room. I didn't know if I should be happy or scared to be leaving Mr. Harris. I never imagined that I would be leaving him. Ever. He had told me last year on my birthday that he was going to marry me when I turned 18 and aged out of the system. *** For Atlas Bishop, moving in with three older brothers she never knew she had meant a chance at freedom she believed she didn't deserve. But there's no rest for the wicked. Every decision she must make in her new life will hide the fact that she was harboring the devil inside, deceiving everyone around her so she doesn't get punished ever again. Ace Innocenti has never been in love before, but he's certain he's in love with an innocent angel, the new girl Atlas Bishop. He's determined to keep his anger issues in check and his illegal activities at bay to keep her that way. But, innocence has a dark side that lies and cheats, and Ace learns his lesson the hard way.