Athena has always lived on the edge of danger, her resilience shielding her like armor. But when she flees Sweden to escape an attack on her mafia family, fear grips her like never before. In Houston, with no knowledge of her family's fate, she's determined to keep a low profile and stay off the grid. Gunner, a loyal member of Houston's largest MC gang, thought he had everything he needed in his wild, carefree life. That is, until Athena arrives- a mysterious woman with fighting skills and a guarded demeanor. Gunner can't resist uncovering her secrets, even as danger lurks closer with each passing day. As their attraction deepens, Gunner finds himself navigating dangerous waters, torn between his growing feelings for Athena and the imminent threats closing in around them. With the MC forced to make bold decisions to protect their own, Gunner and Athena discover that love and danger often go hand in hand. Join Gunner and Athena on a thrilling journey where risks are high, passions ignite, and the pulse-pounding allure of the unknown beckons them into uncharted territory. Because sometimes, life's greatest rewards come from taking the biggest risks.

After his wife was captured by the rival mob, Michael Rossi goes to the bar to relieve his emotional pain. When a woman spikes his drink, he unknowingly sleeps with her. Following a month's time, the woman (who works as a caretaker for Michael's kids) finds out that she's pregnant with his child. Not eager to show Michael the result, especially when he already has 5 children, she flees his house but accidently leaves the pregnancy test in the bathroom. By the time Michael finds out about the pregnancy, it is too late. Sierra Petrov hasn't had the best life. Being tormented and neglected by her mother and her mother's lovers hasn't been easy to endure. Nevertheless, she still remains strong and rarely shows emotion. One day, while at school, Sierra learns that her mother has gone missing. To see if she has any relatives within the country to live with, a DNA test using a strand of her hair was taken. Much to Sierra's surprise, she is notified that she has older, half-siblings who are willing to take her in. Perhaps her life can get better... for now. Started: August 13th, 2020 Ended: July 22nd, 2024 This story includes strong language and may contain mature themes in some parts, so please read at your own risk. Please keep in mind that this story is UNEDITED, so there might be grammar mistakes, plot holes, and outdated author notes. Thank you!

Eleanor De Costa. The Princess of the Italian Mafia kept far away from her empire for a decade, being thrown on a boarding school for the rich and elite since she was just an 8 year old little sweetheart. Separated from her older brothers, cousins, uncles, aunts, and grandparents with no contact. Now that she has graduated as valedictorian, she's ready to go back home. However as she steps back into her childhood walls, greets the faces of whom abandoned her at such a young age, Eleanor can't help but feel angry. Revenger starts becoming a craving as needed as air. But as she strives to hunt and harm, ignoring the battle wounds reopening, she starts to ask questions, questions that challenge the morals she built her mental wall around. When do the consequences outweigh the prizes? When does the heart finally speak against the mind? When is it enough? _____ "The hollow hole in your soul that just for some reason keeps on growing. The loneliness slowly overcoming you. Slow enough for lack of realization yet sure enough to surely over rule you're senses one day. The kind that only family would ever dare leave in their absence." "I have my friends to fill that hole." "You can't heal a bullet wound with a bandage."

Four boys on a mission to earn the trust back from her. (Under editing) ••• Published: June 2019 Completed: January 2020 ••• Aana has four brothers who doesn't live under the same roof as her for the past many years. She fears them because she'd been told that they're bad people and could potentially hurt her if she tries getting close to them. The four boys now wants to come back into her life. They've come back to earn the trust from their sister which they've lost years ago.

#1 on #new out of 297k stories on 4 oct/2025 #1 on #lifechanging at 23/06/2025 #1 on abandoned on 5/08/2025 #1 on father-daughter at 21/05/2025 #1 on #unknownsister at 05/05/2025 #6 on brothers at 25/05/2025 #7 on #abandoned at 07/05/2025 #36 on family out of 301k stories on 15/8/2025 #2 on #coldbrothers on 26/08/2025 ILARIA BERLUSCONI: Ilaria never asked for a second chance-yet fate dragged her from the ruins of her past into the heart of a family she never knew. Alesso Berlusconi, a powerful and enigmatic mafia don, haunted by a love long lost, opens his doors to the daughter he never thought he'd meet. Dario, his cold and calculated eldest son, sees her as a threat. The others-Luca, Domino, Alexander, and Alessandro-each carry secrets of their own. From hospital beds to guarded mansions, from silence to confrontation, Ilaria's journey is one of finding truth, family, and the self she buried long ago. follow ILARIA to know what makes her feel that life can never be perfect, we've to find our way to happiness even in storms. Content Warning ⚠️ -do not ask me about incest ofcourse it's not. -they can curse sometimes. -abusive content: slightly. -no triggering smut. -blood and anger issues. -s@xual assault and anxiety.

Two twins, Emily and Jacob have had a bad life. Between suffering From fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and the abuse and neglect they deal with at home they've learned to rely on each other. They learn that the world isn't going to be nice to them and that trust shouldn't be given out so easily. Daniel Reyes is the CEO and founder of Reyes Global Logistics, a shipping company. From growing up as a first generation Mexican American and not having money to spend, to one of the most successful Mexican owned business on the west coast, he's built a great life or him and his 6 sons. His wife passed from cancer 10 years ago, and in his grief and struggle to move on he had many one night stands, resulting in the birth of the twins. A birth he was not aware of. What happens when Daniel gets a call from CPS about the twins. The kids he never knew existed? How will his sons react to having two more siblings? What will happen when the harsh reality the twins have lived is revealed? Read and find out!

Max and Melina are now 21. Melina likes to pretend that everything is okay. That her past doesn't still haunt her. She's slowly drowning, slowly sinking to the bottom. Max and the others love Melina, but they've been so caught up in their own issues, that they didn't realize they were doing more harm than good. Will they be able to come to their senses and realize she needs help before it's too late? _________________________________________________________________ This is the sequel to The calm before the storm. I really suck at these descriptions but please give it a chance. Also if you feel like it please check out my other stories!

Deimon Black is a notorious business man. He's known for being ruthless and cold. That is until one night on his way home he spots a young girl standing in the streets alone. Deimon lives with his three younger brothers, all of them work together in the family business. Deimon automatically bonds with the girl and decides to bring her home. All of the brother's fall in love with the unique little girl. But soon find out she had Demons of her own. ________________________________________________________________ I think we all know by now I really, really suck at these descriptions. If you haven't read my other stories you might want to check them out.

Reese Sin shows up mid year at King Academy. Everyone's curious about the new student. Reese automatically attracts the attention of Seven King, the dean's son. Seven is automatically intrigued by the mysterious girl. She barely speaks, she doesn't interact with people unless she has to. He hates how she's better than him. She comes in and manages to knock him off his ranks in a matter of days. He hates her, or at least he wants to. Reese is simply trying to get by. She's not trying to step on anyone's toes, she's just trying to survive. _____________________________ I'm horrible at descriptions. Please give it a shot.

Athena Russo is a strong, brave and independent women, who has been through things that most people can't even imagine. At a very young age she was taken from the arms of her loving family and into a world of pain. Her life gets turned upside down as she finds out about her family. The family that she never knew about. The family she was kidnapped from. Will she accept her new family and tell them about her past? Will they trust her and tell her their secret? Find out by reading... TW: abuse, trauma, fighting, blood, and language.