Elias Ramirez was taken from his family at only a few months old by his mother. His life was one of chaos, neglect, abuse, and confusion. He never understood why his parents didn't care about him like all other parents do. Why he would see parents hugging their kids, and taking them on trips. His own parents never did that, they never talked to him unless they wanted something from him, they never kissed him on the cheek or kissed his scraped knees. He doesn't understand what the word love meant. Growing up in an abusive home for his entire life taught him to only rely on himself, and to not let anyone push him around. After his mother died at the age of 8 he was left alone with his stepfather. His stepfather never treated him with love or care. He treated him roughly and taught him to never trust anyone. After the murder of his stepfather at the age of 11 he ran away. Scared of people he changed his identity completely. Hoping to never be found. Never be tied down to that identity for all the secrets it carries. Will he be so lucky? Or will he get caught. Oh did I forget to mention he has 6 older brothers actively trying to find him? Read more to find out

Eight-year-old Annelise doesn't remember her real name - or what it means to be safe. Taken from her family and trapped in a nightmare for six long years, she's finally rescued and returned to the people who have been waiting for her all along. The Beaumont brothers each carry their own scars from a past filled with loss and secrets. Together, they embark on a slow, tender journey of healing, trust, and rediscovery-where every unlocked door holds the chance for Annelise to reclaim what's been stolen from her.

victoria, taken by the russian mafia at the age of 3, attempts to assassinate 3 brothers part of the italian mafia. she gets taken for questioning by them and ends up finding out that she is their sister. warning: romance (spice warnings so you can skip those parts), nightmares, violence, and other mature themes. note: hi guys ur girl is back! i know this isn't my usual fanfic typa story but i wanted to try world building so here I am! also none of the images are mine, creds to all og artists/photographers :) note 2: once again, i am not an author! i write purely for fun so please be patient and if you don't like my writing you dont have to read my work :) even though this intro is not proper grammar i swear i aim for normal essay/novel formatting for all my works. note 3: any and all feedback is appreciated. if you have any suggestions or even want to write a scene and send it to me i will be happy to include them :) thank you all so much for reading and I hope you like my story. enjoy! ;) #1 in nightmares #1 in sorellina #1 in fightclub #1 in assassin #1 in aggressive #4 in italianmafia #4 in abused #6 in victoria #6 in russianmafia #9 in mafia

Anastasia never had an easy life, not one she could remember. Brought up in a cold, abusive way whilst fighting her own inner demons, she somehow still manages to see the good in people and smile but who will show her the light in herself? One late night, One dark alley, One moment that seems to change her life forever but is it for the better or worse? A life where she has 8 siblings, all older, all boys with a secret to keep but how much longer till the truth is forced out? She's presented with this new start, a loving family and happy home, but will they be able to bring her walls down and heal the once joyful little girl before they lose her forever.

Alessia has carved out a life in the shadows, helping other forgotten kids like herself. But when a failed theft lands her in the sights of a boy who looks exactly like her, everything changes. Torn between the harsh life she knows and a violent world of wealth, secrets, and control, Alessia must decide who she really is - and how far she'll go to protect the only family that ever truly mattered.

Mia Rossi grew up believing her protective older brother, Luciano, was simply family - the one person she could always cling to when the world scared her. But the truth shatters everything: Luciano isn't her brother. He's her biological father. The revelation pulls Mia into a world she was never meant to see - a world of mafia threats, hidden loyalties, and a love so fierce it terrifies her. At twelve years old, during the darkest night of her young life, Mia curls trembling against her mama's bare chest, skin-to-skin, while danger circles outside their home. Her fists clench. Her breath stutters. "Mama... don't let anyone take you... or Papa... away from me." And her parents hold her close - because in a life ruled by blood and violence, Mia is the one thing they will protect at any cost.

Elaine lost her mother. She thought she had no one-until a mafia king shows up, claiming to be her father. Victor Volkov doesn't ask. He takes. And when Elaine runs, she learns the hard way what it means to defy the most feared man in the underworld.

What Remains of Us, follows 8-year-old twins River and Willow as they're suddenly left on the doorstep of four older brothers they never knew existed. After years of shielding his autistic sister from the unpredictable wrath of their abusive mother, River now faces a new challenge: trusting someone else to help carry the weight. While Willow figures out how to belong. As Campbell, the oldest sibling, and Spencer are thrown into the deep end of guardianship of two more siblings, the family must navigate trauma, trust, and the delicate complexities of disability. Willow has always depended on River to understand her needs-needs no one else seems to see. But can Campbell, Spencer, and their other two brothers step into the roles these children so desperately need?

Elara has spent her entire life hiding in the quiet spaces between shadows. When she and her brother Caleb are sent to live with half-siblings they barely know, they must relearn what family truly means. Together, they find strength in silence, healing in unspoken bonds, and hope in the softest colours of quiet.

When Amalie and Evelyn move in with the fiercely protective Castellani brothers, they find themselves in a home full of strangers and secrets. Rebuilding trust after years apart won't be easy, especially when not everything in the Castellani house is what it seems. As the twins begin to learn the difference between survival and safety, they discover that some shadows are harder to outrun than others.