Metanoia (n.) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self or way of life. Part one Darcy Russo a nine year old girl living in a run down orphanage on the outskirts of Athens, Greece has had to fend for herself for the majority of her life. Being abandoned as a child and having to endure cruelty and abuse from those who were supposed to look after her has caused her to become untrusting and wary of others. Instead she seeks solace in nature, spending any and all free time exploring the wilderness and the ocean with her dog Bear. Although Darcy has accepted that she can only depend on herself, what happens when she finds out that she wasn't abandoned she was taken and her eight older brothers will stop at nothing to get her back. Part two After being kidnapped by the Russian mafia and tortured for years for information she doesn't have, Darcy Russo becomes cold and calculated. When the leader of the Russian mafia Ivan Volkov offers her a deal, train and work for him as an assassin or die, she can't exactly refuse. Being nicknamed 'Sin' by the underworld, she changes her identity and becomes a ruthless, efficient killer. But what happens when she is sent on a mission to destroy the family she once loved. Will she let the resentment she has for them for being the reason she was tortured take over or will she spare their lives? And what happens when she catches the attention of her brother's best friend.

𝓓𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓸 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓯𝓸𝔂 Pansy's sister, Odeliah Parkinson, is starting her first year as a Hogwarts student. A year younger than Pansy. Odeliah had always been the black sheep of her family. Though her family The Parkinsons are very proud Slytherins, Odeliah is sorted into Gryffindor. A choice that surprised everyone, even Odeliah. Despite her new house she still cared a bit of the sharp, witted, cunning, and ambition traits of a Slytherin. As she explores Hogwarts, with wonder and excitement, she slowly builds a name for herself, other than, 'Pansy's younger sister.' Among the adventures and fun she has at Hogwarts she faces Draco. As long as she could remember, her and Draco were inseparable, yes Pansy too, but they were closer, but he was cold and rude, and just insufferable. But it doesn't bother her. This is her year to explore and see the wonders of what Hogwarts brings. started: March 22 2026

A Gryffindor girl, finally making her return to Hogwarts after being away for 5 years. A Slytherin boy, cocky, arrogant and lonely. The two unexpectedly form a bond, not knowing that it will change both of their lives forever.

Erika is thrown into a war she never asked to be part of nor agrees with. She lives in a family who have already suffered the loss of a mother, a step-mother and now face the loss of land and further life due to war. She is curious, which leads her to see unspeakable events. In the woods she begins to see the true horrors of the war, witnessing the murdering of Jews, and the rounding up of communities. Her best friend is caught and raped by the soldiers which leads her to exact revenge on those responsible. From this day she helps the British and resistance troops in any way she can, leaving food, providing safe passage through the woods and town and helping Jews out of the area. In doing this she meets an English soldier whom she falls in love with. The war however forces them to be parted. As Erika comes of age she joins the Werhmacht. She tries to continue in her efforts not to support the war, but finds this increasingly difficult when she meets a German soldier who sweeps her off her feet. This makes her monetarily question what she has done and is doing. She thinks that she falls in love with him, until he becomes aware of her efforts against the war. Following her failed relationship, she learns her brother has been killed and returns home to relay the news to her father. The war soon ends after this and life begins to return to normal, she goes to a dance and meets Eric again and realises he truly is the one she loves. This book was inspired by stories told to me as a child by my Grandmother, Erika. She died before this book was written, therefore much of the filling information making this into a story is fictional, however the essence of her, the stories she told and the life she lived are the soul of the book.

In the tumultuous days of World War II, Elizabeth Haywood disguises herself as a boy and joins the army to support her struggling family. Posing as a young paratrooper, she is assigned to easy company, navigating the brutal reality of combat as well as the complexities of her hidden identity.

Hi there, Welcome to my story with my OC! I am hoping to update as frequently as possible with the first publishing being the prologue and chapter one. This will follow my OC through the story line (roughly) of Band of Brothers. This is a Floyd Talbert x Female OC THIS IS BASED OFF OF THE ACTORS PORTRAYLS OF THE MEN OF EASY. THIS IS NOT MEANT TO DISRESPECT THAT ACTUAL PARATROOPERS WHO FOUGHT. This can also be found on my AO3 and Tumblr, it would mean a lot to me if you could give me some love there! https://archiveofourown.org/works/69108631/chapters/179098551 https://halzxk.tumblr.com/

"Her voice was the only thing that silenced the guns in my head." The nurse and Paul Bäumer. All quite on the western front. It hurts, i know, and i'm sorry.

Eva Hartmann gave Nathan Ashford everything in college her time, her devotion, her heart. But when tragedy struck, he chose ambition over her, shattering her trust. Six years later, Eva is a successful architect with no intention of looking back. Until Nathan returns, ruthless, relentless, and obsessed with winning her back. He'll block every escape, sabotage every chance, and even force her into marriage to keep her. What begins as a war of wills becomes a dangerous game of love and obsession, where the line between possession and redemption blurs. All That Remains book by SS Sahoo

Seraphina Hayes always believed she would recognize betrayal if it ever came near her marriage. She imagined it loud. Obvious. Unforgivable. She never imagined it would look like this. Like her husband smiling at another woman the way he used to smile at her. Like late-night messages that weren't inappropriate - just intimate. Like emotional comfort slowly being outsourced. And she definitely never imagined standing outside a glass office in downtown Los Angeles... Watching her husband hesitate before pulling away from another woman's lips. The kiss wasn't hungry. It wasn't desperate. It was worse. It was familiar. And in that single second - She realized she had already been replaced emotionally long before that moment happened. She didn't scream. She didn't storm in. She simply turned... And walked away from the life she thought was unbreakable. Sequel of the novel tilted 'Unfaithful Promise' is out. Do read

The strongest survive while the weak perish, that is the universal rule in every universe. But what happens when a monster like no other faces off against these beasts. With armour made out steel so tough that it can sever a monster in half by just ramming and guns so powerful, they rip a clean hole through any foe. Follow the journey of an unlucky soul ,caught up in the plot of a God. Watch as they commit war crimes against monsters and humans alike as they forge a path of destruction in their wake. Will she make her own destiny or will she follow the plans laid out. with two unlikely friends from different planes of existence watch as our young girl becomes the Empress of the sea for she is the Yamato. #1-naval #1-legend as of 3 may 2024 All images belong to their respective owners, as well as any other sources of media.