After being abandoned by her older sister at age seven, Alyssa has had to fight through life alone. No one knows what she goes through every day, and she refuses to change that. No one knows about the bruises. No one knows about the scars. No one knows about her abusive father. And for her safety, as well as that of the people she loves, no one will ever know. Each day is a battle as she struggles to gain the courage to escape the life she's always known. And yet no matter how hard she tries, nothing ever seems to change. That is until one day, in the blink of an eye, everything changes. Will she ever gain the strength to escape her circumstances? Or will she do nothing and suffer the consequences?

Publishing paperback at some point <3 "I see through those silent lies of yours, Liv." 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, the girl who's known to be mute in school. No one knows why though, and she doesn't want anyone to know either. Only her best friend and this certain boy want to know why. She's so scared, and shattered, but maybe she can be saved before it's too late. 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 who's well known and seems to be an asshole, but really he's a sweetheart. He's taken notice of Olivia many times before, not in a stalker way, but only recently gets the courage to try and make his way into her life. They both have secrets they hide, things they both relate to and have gone through. That may be how Adrian catches onto Olivia fairly quickly. But, she tries her hardest to keep him away, even though they both know they're drawn to each other. Will she ever let him in or not? Of course she will, that's how these stories go.

Zack been the only one among his brothers that doesn't have a kid, he decided to adopt a kid, he pick a rude and arrogant kid, because of frank's untold pass, he is stubborn and emotionless. But can Zack and his brothers bring the kindness out of him and make him to love again ? READ to discover what happens.

'The front door smashes open, and I hear three sets of angry, loud footsteps penetrate the first level of the apartment. "Oh, darling Amity, where are you, my zucchero?" Stefano shouts in a sing-song voice. Obviously, I don't respond, leaning my body further against the balcony and holding a hand over my mouth, so I don't make a noise. "You're not in trouble, succhiare il miele," Xavier shouts out. "Well, not if you come out now..." I keep inching closer to the edge, less than a step from falling eleven meters and cracking my head open to die.' * Amity Gregor is a regular teenage girl, struggling with her grades and fawning over boys. But she has a dark past. At five years old, she was placed in her mother's custody and separated from her six brothers and father. She slowly forgot about them and was taught by her mother that they were terrible people. Ten years pass, and Amity's reunited with her family. But she's not the bubbly little girl she used to be, and they're not her innocent big brothers. Instead, they're hardened mafia men, who Amity's mother was desperate to keep her away from. As secrets unravel, and trust is built there's only one way through the mess called life. Together. (PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED ON MY OTHER ACCOUNT BEFORE I DELETED IT - THE STORY REACHED OVER 100K.) (NOT RELATED TO FIVE'S A CROWD.)

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.

A story, in which a typical teenage girl falls for the school's bad boy. Except, she's not that typical and he's not that much of a bad boy. *** "If I told you that I care about you, more than anyone in your life does, would you believe me?" He asked me, his jaw clenched. I could tell he was furious. Yet somehow, I wasn't scared of him. "No" I shook my head bravely. "If I told you,'' He tried again, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath before continuing.''That you make me so fucking mad, I want to punch a fucking wall. What would you say?" He had me trapped now, my back painfully colliding with the wall behind me. I gasped at the impact, looking up into his icy grey eyes. They were cold, emotionless. As always. "Do it!" I dared him with the last ounce of courage I had left in me. The sound of his fist smashing through the wall right next to my head, made my ears ring for a brief moment. I opened my mouth to speak again, shaking slightly, only for him to pull away and leave me standing there alone. ____ !!Warning!! This story contains strong language, mature scenes, alcohol and drug consumption, and sensitive topics like - eating disorders, bullying, mental health, etc. ___ HIGHEST RANKINGS: 1st in #ed, 1st in #badboysgirl, 8th in #victim, 9th in #rehabilitation, 13th in #youngadult

Warning ⚠ some chapters contain strong language/sextually contents "Stay away from me"I shouted as I backed away from him. "Come on baby doll your precious Antonio isn't coming"he said and I chuckled bitterly. he didn't know what he got into. "You are wrong father he is coming and when he learns about what you are attempting to do he will have your head on a stick"I shouted at him spiting a little bit on his face. "I would like to see how he finds you"he said and I looked him straight in the eye. "You have made my life a living hell for the past four years for the fun of it but not anymore, I will get revenge for every thing you did"I said and he punched me then grabbed a stick and hit me on the back of my head. "You are nothing but a bitch and you will never know happiness you fool. You will die by my hands"he said and I spit out the blood from my mouth. "No father. mark my words the minute Antonio finds out you tried to rape me he will kill you and I will be there to witness it, your days are numbered for you and your son"I said. *** Isabella martin had been bullied and abused for four years, physically and emotionally by her own family and the people who she once called her friends. Isabella always had hope that one day she would escape the inhuman treatment she received almost everyday of her life and never once tried committing suicide. When she was almost losing hope,Antonio Fernandez walked into her life. Antonio Fernandez was the son of one of the most feared Italian American mafia and Antonio just so happened to be the leader of a dangerous gang called the 'night shadows'. Antonio was what you call the definition of a Greek god, he was a bad ass bad boy who had a lot of secrets to be uncovered. Being a bad boy and being so hot meant that girls chased after him and though he occasionally 'went out' with them,he never seemed to be interested in anyone of them. When he moves to Boston, he met Isabel who became the center of his life. ⇥vGqzSdlK⇤

"I love you" she says and kisses my jaw tenderly. "I love you too baby" I reply stroking her still damp hair. We were sat in a dirty McDonald's car park. We could be sat in a fucking pile of trash and I wouldn't care. Because I would be with her. As long as I'm with her, nothing else matters. -------------------------------------------------------- After all he had known was anger and hatred she was like a breath of fresh air to him. With just one look into her mesmerizing chocolate eyes and one listen to her angelic voice he knew he was ruined. He despised this feeling. He felt helpless. No matter how much he tried to stay away he was drawn to her and he knew he was playing a very dangerous game. Leaving the pain of her past behind her she starts a fresh in a new town with her older brother. Meeting the towns bad boy was not on her agenda but every time she saw him she was intrigued. He was rude and had a terrible attitude, but his eyes didn't show anything but pain which is something she knew all too well. They are complete opposites but have one thing in common. They are both broken, maybe just maybe they could be the cure to each others pain. ⚠️ this story contains mentions of abuse and alcohol so if you are not comfortable with this please do not read my story.

Sophia's world has never been easy. Bounced between foster homes, struggling to find a sense of safety and stability, she's learned to rely on no one but herself. But when her last foster home ends in violence and she's taken in by the powerful Rossi family, everything changes. At 17, Sophia finds herself tangled in a world she never imagined-one filled with secrets, lies, and a dangerous legacy. The Rossi brothers are her new reality, and as she grows closer to them she can't ignore the gnawing feeling that she's not just caught in a web of family drama but in something much more sinister, is there still something missing? Struggling to hold on to her sanity and sense of self, Sophia must learn who she can trust-if anyone-while trying to break free from a world she never chose. As she fights for survival, love, and freedom, will she lose herself in the chaos or find a way out?

Ceres wasn't even born when she was taken away from her family who she now has no knowledge of. Her life with her mother was far from perfect, in between all the drugs and alcohol, it was only a matter of time before she completely spiraled down and once when she finally hit rock bottom, she made sure that Ceres would never forget it. After the suicide of her mother, she is told that she is going to be moving in with her family and that they are going to take real good care of her but she wasn't sure as she didn't even know who 'they' were. She is in for the surprise of her life when she finds out about her father and six older brothers. [I've noticed this a lot so I just want to make it clear that this book has no mafia/gang related activity]