When my mother died, I thought I was alone in the world. I never expected to find out she'd been hiding something-an entire family. A father I never knew. Brothers I've never met. All of them part of a dangerous mafia I was never supposed to find. Curiosity pulled me to them. Fear made me run. But now they know I exist-and the mafia doesn't let go of what's theirs.

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.

Eight-year-old Athena Dimitriou has never known safety. Raised by a mother who loved her but resented her, and a man who hid his violence behind closed doors, she learned early how to stay small, quiet, and invisible. Until the night everything shattered. When her mother is found dead and her stepfather vanishes, DNA results reveal an impossible truth-Athena is the illegitimate daughter of one of America's most powerful Mafia dons. Whisked away to New York, she finds herself in a palace of cold steel and burning loyalty, under the protection of five ruthless brothers who rule a criminal empire. She was born in silence. They raise her in steel. But beneath the violence lies something unexpected-soft hands, warm arms, a family that will kill for her, die for her... and teach her, at last, how to live. Book 1

"What's your name darling?" He asked while looking at her big light blue eyes liked the sky and smiled brightly like the sun "Me is Li!" She said while clapping, the man chuckled and pat her head "So innocent" he mumbled The girl didn't know that the devil on her front take an interest on her "Wats u name mister?" The girl asked while smiling at the man on her front "My name is Armani Lucas Black" What will going if a devil meets an Innocent angel and take an interest in it??

Their Little Angel By: Tine_8106

For my entire life my older brothers have treated me like I am a fragile baby and they still do. Some of it is for their amusement and some of it is because they are just way too overprotective. There are five of them and one of me, not to mention they are all older, so there isn't much I can do about any of it. Elijah is my oldest brother at 22 and my second oldest brother Easton who is 20. My third oldest brother is Henry and is in his second year of college. Alexander, who goes by Alex, is 15 minutes older than his twin Miles and they are both 17 and are in their first year of college. Then finally I am 15, the youngest brother and am in high school in year 10. My Brothers are super overprotective and treat me like I am a small child and It does not help that I look like I am 12 and am super short. I've got this messy dark brown hair that never cooperates, along with these big brown eyes that seem to make me look even younger. Which does not help my case for my brothers to treat me like I am older. Then my parents are super rich and constantly working so I only see them on holidays so my brothers have raised me. This is my life as the younger brother of 5 brothers. Highest Ratings: #3 Teasing #156 Humor #28 Overprotective #17 Olderbrothers #11 Pranks #36 Brothers #242 Gay

Anastasia Rose Romano Is a 19 years old,sassy,feisty,sarcastic,spitfire but with the heart of a most kindest soul.She had lived with her uncle ever since she was a baby.Her uncle whom she called papa took her from her family due to some reason without anyone's knowledge and settled in Asia(South Korea)leaving the family behind devastated.She has learned to fight like a fighter from young age.She has always hidden her identity simply by wearing hazel lenses to hide her steel grey eyes on her Papa's demand to which she knew the reason.She gets a scholarship from one of the most prestigious universities in Canada and move there after her Papa's death. What happens when she comes face to face with two of her brothers who are a part of Italian Mafia and she herself is their princess. ............................................................... Most impressive ranking #1 mafiaprincess #1 amor #1 Intelligent #1 Donna #3 sister #1 beautiful #3 Daughter #1 fashion #1 fighter

~book 1 of The Fragile Hearts series~ a story in which a girl discovers her family again. Charlotte is a girl whose faced so many hardships at her young age. At 15, she's lost the only family she's known. After reading a letter her grandma left, she discovers something that could change her life. Who will charlotte end up with? Will they have a relationship and be a family? only one way to find out :)

She's a fifteen-year-old girl who killed her "father" in self-defense and lied about it to the police. She thinks she has no other family members and now she has nowhere to live but the police tell her she was kidnapped from her real family when she was little and she has six older brothers. Now that she has to go live with them, she can sense they're all hiding something from her. But what could it be?

The Giovanni's are the Italian Mafia. It is the most powerful mafia. For 8 generations the family have been trying to have a princess in the family but have been unsuccessful. That is until Alina Giovanni and her twin Adrian were born. Due to Alina being born she was target for the other mafia's especially the Russians who hated the Italians due to their success. Alina is taken by them and brought up in terrible conditions. The whole family was heartbroken but never gave up trying to find her. With 6 brothers and parents never forgetting her they were sure to get her back. They weren't the most powerful mafia for nothing. How long do you think it would take to get her back and make the family whole again, if that was even possible? Would things turn out ok in the end? Cover by @prielle on Pinterest