Beatrice Anderson has never lived a normal life. Living in a town where gangs run wild and no one seems to follow the law Beatrice has become quite a rambunctious kid. Her parents were never really there for her and her siblings and their parenting skills were sketchy at best. But she has always had her brothers behind her. While having absent parents was hard on the siblings that just made their bond grow stronger and stronger making them quite a tight nit bunch. Beatrice knows this is not a normal life. But this is her life and she has learned to accept that. She has learned to run with the tide and not fall behind. Not only in a world where she has to keep up with her older brothers but to keep up in the illegal world. In Beatrice's world you've got to run or be left in the dust. While staying away from police officers trying to send her and her underaged siblings off to foster care, making sure you don't get too deep into gang affairs, and being independent yet still keeping trust and honesty within your family. But what happens when hidden secrets come out from more than one family member, tensions run high, and they realize they don't know nearly enough about each other than they thought. It's gonna be a hell of a ride.

[[COMPLETED]] "Life's a little game that people play." ____ Isabella Sofia Torres was someone who was born in a world where she did not belong. She was the light, they were the darkness yada yada yada. How could there be light without darkness? If she is their light, then they better hope that she won't get consumed by the looming darkness that follows them. If she does not belong in their world, then they better hope that she's well-hidden. She adores them despite their tainted hands and the dark phantoms that follows them. They're family. And her family would do everything to keep that light burning. Even if it kills them.

Bonnie and her seven brothers lives changed forever, after the sudden and tragic death of Bonnies' parents, eight years ago. They had to find a way to survive and make ends meet, staying with their uncle and cousins until her oldest brother, Alexander could become their legal guardian. Bonnie has never really 'loved' herself. When she was younger, she would always pick out something about her she didn't like. Whether it was a bruise on her arm, or her slightly disheveled hair, she would be upset and unhappy with her appearance. She has always craved to be liked, loved and accepted. She's now 14 and is starting her first year as a freshman at high school. Though high school isn't going to be easy like it was for her popular, loud brothers. Jealousy. Heartbreak. Bullies. Pressure. Judgement. Adapting to a new change is hard. Bonnie can't quite take it, she gets overwhelmed, and her brain feels too 'busy'. She can't help feeling what it would be like if she wasn't there or if she stayed silent, nobody would notice. She doesn't crave to be a popular girl, or to be eye candy for the boys, she just wants to be known as 'pretty' and liked. Her worst nightmare is to be known as the far girl, or the ugly one. This need becomes overwhelming, and soon her body shuts down, and her mental health plummets. She does some things, things she will regret in the future yet in the moment cures her need to feel alive, it brings satisfaction. Will her older brothers be able to save her? What happens when it all gets too much? They might be able to save her from other people, but can they save her from herself?... TW: • Self harm • Eating disorders ( Bulimia and Anorexia ) • Mentions of abuse and sa. • Suicide. (MATURE RATING) enjoy reading, jemima xoxo

Penn State University. Home to the craziest sorority girls, most obnoxious athletes, and a girl that yearns for a boy that she can't have. Sage Williams is the girl that nobody had noticed in high school. She was the youngest out of her siblings. She had the perfect family, the most amazing best friend- but the one thing she never had? Him. Blaise Beck-Day hasn't been this nervous in years. Not since he moved to the states and met the weird girl who befriended caterpillars. His favorite thing to do was make people smile, eat macaroons, and kick a ball around. And then he met her. The girl who he was about to ask to be his girlfriend. Read to find out. BOOK NUMBER FOUR IN THE PENN STATE SERIES.

Myra Carson moves around a lot, so she doesn't care when her parents up and move her from Virginia Beach to Santa Ana. She just shrugs and goes to her room to pack. She goes to her new school and meets Charlotte Anderson, who immediately takes Myra under her wing. Then she meets Ryder Stone. He seems to be the male version of her in looks, but is the complete opposite of her in personality. In fact...that goes for all the Stone brothers. They intrigue her greatly, but they also kind of scare her. She wants to stay away, but she feels this undeniable connection to them that she can't explain. And her parents reaction when they found out who their daughter is hanging out with does more than raise a few questions.

She was just 1 month old, she was taken away from her family by the jealous best man of her fathers mafia. She was Hadley Moretti. John ("the best man") traveled her all the way to London. She lives under the name Hadley Parker with her dads best man John and his wife Amelia Parker. Throughout her life she dealt with many days of abuse of people she through was her family. She had to also deal with being told mean names that no child her age should deal with. Her family that lives in Brazil, USA. Has been a mess every since their young princess was taken away from them a long 12 years ago. When Hadley "dad and mother" pass away from drinking and driving, what will when the Morretti's finally find their princess and Hadley is sent to live with them?. TW: this story contains mentions of drinking and driving, sexual assault, violence, name calling, abuse. Cover Made by: crazyfictions

Bailey Rivers could never get away with faking being ill. Especially when her five older brothers are all in the medical field. Unfortunately, Bailey isn't a big fan of doctors and dentists. But what happens when her inner demons take control? Will her brothers be able to save her in time? TRIGGER WARNINGS (throughout entire story) *Mentions of depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, and eating disorders*

Riley's two older brothers do everything they can to protect her from their violent step-father. But what happens when they realise she wasn't as protected as they thought. Will her brother's find out the dark secrets she has been hiding? And can she break free from her inner demons? This is Riley's story. *** "Pl..Please..." cried Riley as she stumbled on the steps. "I love it when you beg," laughed Vincent as he dragged Riley to her bedroom. Shoving her into the bedroom he closed the door behind him, turning the lock. "How long do I have?" asked Vincent as he sauntered up to Riley who backed herself against the wall. "Not long, Jason will be back any minute now," lied Riley, her heart beating hard in her chest. Vincent placed his arms on either side of Riley's body, trapping her in while dipping his head to her eye level. "I think my little birdy is lying to me," he smirked. "Now tell me, how long do I have," he asked again, pulling out a knife from his pocket and sliding it up Riley's back underneath her hoodie. He pressed the knife into the flesh of her back and started to press down, cutting slowly into her skin. "Tell me," he repeated. "Thr..ee h..hours," sobbed out Riley. // WARNING: This story contains themes of self harm, rape and violence. If these trigger you in anyway please don't continue as there will be no warning before any of these scenes.

book 1 of the windows of the soul duology ✿ ✿ ✿ lucent: softly bright or radiant ✿ ✿ ✿ My brother's hand traces the cut on my right cheek for some minutes. I have no idea how a cut can be so interesting, but I won't judge a book by its cover. He unexpectedly moves and places a heartwarming kiss on my crown, brushing through the strands of my hair. But what startles me the most, is when he speaks, "Duerme bien, mi niña bonita." And just as I wasn't able to sleep hours ago because of my stupid fear, I let myself fall into a dreamless sleep as his soothing voice travels through my ears. ✿ ✿ ✿ Layla Rivera. A young naive fourteen-year-old who's just lost her childhood best friend and guardian. She's anxious and timid when meeting other people, so she usually cowers and distracts herself, immerse between the pages of books. When she is thrown into the lion's den - or also named as her older brothers' house - she's left fearful and intimidated by the six foot three males who she never had a clue about. Trying to make sense of what her new life will bring while being unaware of the dangers her new home beholds, she tries to make her way into her new family, but it doesn't seem as easy as she expected, or is it? ©️juststarsandbooks All written works on this account belong to Juststarsandbooks. I do not condone any reproduction/duplication of this book anywhere - app, website, etc - without my consent. Pics aren't mine.