When I was eighteen I died. But it wasn't only me. Right before I was killed I was forced to witness my brothers deaths. They had been protecting me. And their last words to me, before the light left their eyes, was that they wanted me to live. When the bullet hit me I desperately wished for a second chance. When I opened my eyes the next second I found myself in my childhood room. I somehow had regressed time and back at me stared my ten-year-old self through the mirror. But it wasn't the place I wanted to be, not with my father. He was abusive and I didn't plan on going through everything again. Not this time. This time I would find my brothers sooner, and I would protect them and our happy life together. Fate be damned! I am Angelica Romano-Costello and I will take my fate into my own hands.

At twelve years old, Emmy believes rules are the only thing that keep her alive. She believes her name is Emily-a girl who learned to be quiet, obedient, and perfect in order to survive. Every mistake feels dangerous. Every rule feels necessary. But when Lucian Valmont takes custody of her, Emily becomes Emmaline, and she is placed into a world nothing like the one she escaped. The Valmont household is powerful, disciplined, and unforgiving, ruled by stern authority and shaped by seven men who do not want her there. But as tensions rise within the family, it becomes clear that Emmy's quiet presence is changing them-whether they want it to or not. And when she is nearly lost, the Valmont brothers are forced to face the truth they've been avoiding. Emmy was never the weakest among them. She was the one holding them together

They disappeared before the world even knew they existed. Taken from the warmth of their cradle, the triplets were lost to a life of shadows and silence, raised far from the family that should have been their sanctuary. Fifteen years later, Adalina, Vittorio, and Valentino return, stepping back into a world that has moved on without them. But the home they come back to isn't the one they imagined. It's a kingdom ruled by secrets, where trust is a currency more dangerous than any weapon, and every smile hides a knife. Bound by blood but broken by secrets, Lina, Vito, and Tino must face a past that refuses to stay buried- and a future where trust is the deadliest game of all.

Her mother's sons. Her father's sons. Her half-brothers raised to rule, raised to destroy each other. To them, she isn't just blood-she's possession, weakness, leverage... and the one thing neither side will surrender. As rivalry turns ruthless and loyalty bleeds into obsession, the war isn't just about power anymore. It's about her.

When fourteen-year-old Emilia escapes the cold grip of foster care, she never expects to end up clinging to life on the doorstep of a powerful mafia family. Shot multiple times and broken in body and spirit, she is taken in by Matteo-the eldest of eight fiercely loyal brothers-who refuses to let her slip away, even as her survival hangs by a thread. In a house filled with quiet danger and unexpected tenderness, Emilia finds herself tethered to life by wires, tubes, and the steady hands of men who treat her like one of their own. As she battles pain, fear, and a past that left her scarred, she begins to discover something she's never known before: safety, family, and the unconditional care of those who see her not as a burden, but as a little sister worth protecting at all costs. Raw, emotional, and achingly human, Beneath the Blood and Silence is a story of survival, healing, and the found family that holds you up when the world has tried to tear you apart.

Haven = a poetic note to finding safety and love amid chaos Valentina Romano was the first girl born in the Romano family since decades. Everybody was over the moon when they heard about the little girl, that was the light in their dark world. Valentina lived carefree with her family until one day when she was four everything changed. Kidnapped by a someone she doesn't remember and left at an orphanage, she was now alone and left to take care for herself. Still remembering her family, she tried to stay positiv every day and keep hoping that they will find her. Unluckily she gets adopted by some couple, that later turn out as drug addicts and only adopted her for the extra money they get, not caring about the girl, Valentina was yet left alone to take for herself. Meanwhile the Romanos lost their light. The once so happy family lost all their happiness with the disappearance of their little girl. They are determined to find Valentina and bring her back home. What sounded easy at the beginning, turned into 12 years of not knowing the whereabouts of their bambina. Will Valentina ever get the chance to go back to her family? And will the Romano's finally get their light back? What happens when she finds out about the mafia?

"Why don't you ever talk about your family? Are they that bad like toxic/abusive or something?" "My brothers are not abusive. It's just complicated." She whispered the last part under her breath. ********************* A fair warning: The book deals with immense trauma and triggering topics, with several light-hearted moments also highlighted. It could be tooth-aching sweet at a time. PROCEED WITH CAUTION!

[Free Until End Of Story] ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ Lowly. Illegitimate. Disgraceful. Amaryllis bore the weight of whispers and stares, a child born out of debauchery. She was raised behind iron gates and velvet curtains, in a family whose name was spoken only in lowered voices. A mafia dynasty, steeped in blood and loyalty. Yet even within that empire of power, she remained a shadow in the presence of her brothers, seen but never truly known. However her heart, vast and unyielding, loved them unconditionally. But life is both fragile and cruel. When terminal illness claimed her, she carried it alone behind fragile smiles, unwilling to darken the days of those she adored. Only one wish bloomed before the end, "I hope their feelings might change, even if it's temporary." And when that time comes... Please bring flowers to my funeral. ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive and potentially distressing themes, including psychological trauma and mature content. Note - The terminal illness described in this story is entirely fictional and included solely for storytelling purposes. - Update: Random - Cover: Canva © 2026 [CherylZielle]. All rights reserved. Do not copy or distribute without permission.

A young Italian girl was taken from her family by a maid at the age of 3 months. For years her family have searched for her. 3 years old and just finding her family. What happens when they find her while they attack the Germans? Will she be the same girl they once knew?

"What?" I gasped shocked at the words of the social services officer. "Yes sweetie, your brothers have agreed to take you in. Your eldest brother Giovanni de Luca will be your legal guardian." She smiled softly at me. I remember everything about my brother's. I used to live with them till I was 5. Mom and dad got divorced and they just abandoned me with my mother. It is sad. I know. You might think I have one or two, but no I have 8 older brothers. Too many right? I am happy that they took me in ( kinda). I want to have peace in my life for once. I want to be loved. I hope they are good and actually want me. I have always been told by mom that they don't want me and that is the reason we live alone. She was a shitty mom to be honest and cherry on the top was her husband, Troy, my tormentor and abuser. They both made my life a living hell. I have no happy memories with them, only bad like extremely bad ones. This story is about 15 year old Isabella who has had a bad life after she was taken from her family by her mom. After her mom's death she is sent back to live with her brothers. How will her brothers be? Will they accept her? Will she be able to overcome her past traumas? You will like my book if you like brother- sister books, with a sunshine sister and some grumpy and some sweet brothers. - I don't own the pictures used in this book. - This is a purely fictional book and has nothing to do with reality. - The book contains mentions of mental and physical abuse, also foul language. Read at your own risk. ( Suggested for 18+) - I have read a few long lost siblings books and have written something different. Do read it.