Saudade- a nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant, or has been loved, then lost; "the love that remains" Marlowe Wanless, just 11-years-old has spent the better part of her life that she can remember in the house of her abusive and drug addicted stepfather. After he has been arrested for possession of illicit substances, Marlowe's custody has been shifted to her 7 terrifying older brothers who are surrounded by rumors regarding their line of work. The Valente's now juggle healing a mentally destroyed child while simultaneously sheltering her from lurking rival business' that will stop at nothing to harm the littlest Valente. Have the rival businesses just brought more danger then her stepfather? Who can be trusted? Or the bigger question, who can't?

She wasn't just a child, She was a miracle. Born after generations of prayers and silent yearning, Tejo arrived like the dawn after a long night in the mighty Suryavanshi dynasty. A family built on strength, pride, love and tradition found its heart softened by a pair of tiny hands and eyes that held galaxies. She was their light, their laughter, their moon wrapped in stardust. Even the sternest of men melted before her innocent smile, their proud heads bowed to the little girl who unknowingly ruled them all. But fate, ever watching, never plays fair. One night everything changed. One moment, giggles, blessings and love filled the air. The next, silence. A cruel twist no one saw coming, no one could stop. The light vanished. Just like that. Gone. No warning. No goodbye. Just a void so deep it swallowed the entire family. The Suryavanshis, once unshaken and mighty, crumbled under the weight of their grief. Her absence became a shadow that haunted every sunrise, her name a whisper too sacred to speak aloud. Years went by. Time moved forward, but hearts stayed frozen in the moment she left. And then... the winds shifted again. Tejo returned, no longer the pampered princess she once was. At a young age, she faced countless emotional hardships, far away from the warmth of her family one she didn't even know existed. Life tested her in ways she could never have imagined. But beneath the surface of her silent pain, she found strength. Hiding her emotional wounds behind a calm exterior, she grew resilient not just for herself, but for the unbreakable bond she formed along the way. That bond became her anchor, her reason to keep moving forward. This is the story of Tejo, a girl destined to shine, who found her light even in the darkest of times. Take a deeper look into her journey, one of pain, strength, family and love.......✍️🏻❤

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?

This is the story of a broken girl who is abandoned by her real parents but destiny sent her to a family which she never expected... She thought she healed because of them but the reality she was healing them . No Mature Content but having mature language 🥀 Remaining you will get in the story .... Don't judge the story on the basis of the 1st chapter ... At least read 3 to 4 chapters... If you don't find it interesting ....then go ahead and skip the story ✨

After moving to Italy from Miami-Dade County, Lilia Moretti is known as the sister of the seven Moretti brothers. She didn't know they existed, but she was ready to get away from her own battles; abuse, betrayal, and the aching loneliness of her abusive mother. But while her brothers fight to protect the family name and uphold the Mafia, they needed to protect Lilia from all the dangers that come with it. Lilia Moretti doesn't speak of what happens at home. She can't. So she swims-every morning, every evening-into the waves that never ask her questions. Her seven brothers call her Sorellina, their little sister, fragile and sweet. But they don't see what the ocean sees: a girl slowly unraveling beneath the surface. In the stillness of the shore and the silence of the sea, Lilia holds onto her last breath of freedom. But as truths begin to rise like tides, the waves may carry more than just secrets-they might bring the Moretti family to its knees. Seven brothers. One sister. A love they couldn't speak-and a pain they never saw coming.

[ UNDER EDITING] Alessia Brook/ Romano a 17 year old girl. She has been abused almost all her life. She is a kind hearted girl who sees good in everything and everyone. She is really smart and earned herself a living. Leonardo Romano former leader of the Italian Mafia. The Romano's are the most feared mafia group in the world they stand at the first position as the most deadliest mafia. From the outside it may look like a nice happy family with all the wealth and luxuries they have but only they know that their most precious wealth was taken away 15 years ago. Something most dear to them their weakness. What happens when Alessia returns to her biological family? What happens when she meets her older brother who looked just like her? Will the family accept her? Or will she suffer the same abuse she suffered with her foster parents? Will the Romano's find their precious principessa Della mafia? What happens when the truth comes out? Will she trust her new family? Will they love Alessia for who she is? Alessia's quest for belonging will capture your heart. Get ready to be inspired by Alessia's story of perseverance, hope, and the ultimate discovery of a family that accepts and adores her true self. A/N- 1st time writer. Written based on my reading experience so plot maybe similar but i have written on my own and pictures are from Pinterest hehe . So give me a chance please

She had always felt like an out cast, she knew her family hated her but she didn't understand why. maybe it was because they never truly wanted her. her 'father' abused her. her 'mother' didn't care and her siblings didn't care. she was alone desperate for affection but to scared to seek it. it all changed when she accidentally ran into him. He looked like he was going to kill her. But he didn't. She was shocked at how similar he looked to her. it was a coincidence right? a few weeks went by until she saw the boy and when he looked at her it was his turn to be shocked. He tried to deny it but he couldn't so he confronted his parents. and so began the journey of getting their princess back.

Valentina Williams that is the girls name of this story, or at least she thought it was. Turns out that her whole life is a lie. Her real name was Valentina Hernandez. Valentina finds out her whole life has been a lie when her 'parents' died. What happens when Valentina finds out that her parents aren't her real parents and she gets her real life back. Without people that beat and starve her everyday. How will she cope with all this new information? Will she tell her real family what happened with her? Will she trust these new people around her? Will she uncover all the secrets? Are these new people going to abuse her the same way the others did? If you want an answer, go read the story. It's a good one. xx also trigger warning, talked about abuse, self harm, ed, hate,.. (First few chapters aren't the best but it gets better later on)

COMPLETED: JANUARY 8TH 2025 Ariana Grace Russo is a 12-year-old girl who lived with her dad. Her dad took her when she was 3 years old. Since then she has lived with him in a small town with a different last name that she got after he remarried her stepmom. One day her father was found dead in his car at his workplace parking lot. Her stepmother goes missing after his death and isn't seen for months. It is then that her oldest brother agrees to take her guardianship and she moves in with them. Her oldest brother was raised by his mother and grandmother, after both of them passed in a house fire, he took over custody of his 6 youngest siblings. The second oldest was of age but continued to live with him and help raise the younger ones. He searched all over for Ariana for 3 years before he found her. She has a total of 8 brothers. 4 are overage now. Some of them like her while others don't. Her brothers are a part of the Italian mafia. How will Ariana live with 8 boys and be the youngest sibling? What happened to her stepmom? #1 in Gruesome 05/03/24 #1 in 12yearsold 07/16/24