She was five. Alone. Unwanted. And thrown into the streets like yesterday's trash. When her mother's best friend deemed her "useless," little Ana had nowhere to go-wandering barefoot in the rain, hungry and forgotten by the world. That is, until a sudden accident lands her in a hospital and into the arms of fate. The doctor treating her never expected to see the girl exactly like his friend's sister and his BFF. She isn't just a child. She's blood. She's family. Now, with seven powerful uncles determined to give her the love she was denied, Ana is about to discover what it truly means to be cherished. But healing doesn't come easy. Not when trust has been shattered, and nightmares cling to her small frame. In a world where she was abandoned... will love be enough to bring her home again?

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

Alessandra has never believed in safety. Life never gave her a reason to. Pain carved her childhood, silence became her armor, and trust? That was a luxury she could never afford. So when she runs -- bloody, broken, and barely breathing, she doesn't expect saving. She certainly doesn't expect to be taken in by a family dripping in wealth and power and. . . warmth? A mother who refuses to give up on her. A father who watches like he's waiting for her to let him in. And six brothers. Rough. Protective. Complicated. Brothers, who don't know what to do with a sister who won't speak. She doesn't know how to trust. How to believe that maybe not everyone wants to hurt her. Every instinct tells her to run. To shut down. But they don't let her go. Not when she flinches. Not when she hides. Not even when she breaks. Happiness is for other people, or that's what she believes. But when love comes wrapped in gentle patience and fierce protection, when hands reach for her without demand, when hearts break themselves wide open just to hold her... she starts to wonder. Can a girl stitched together with silence and fear ever belong in a family built on love? Can she stand tall when the ghosts of her past refuse to let go? And when danger claws its way back into her life, threatening everything she's come to know... will she find her voice, or will she shatter all over again? Trigger Warnings: Child abuse. Violence. Addiction. Panic attacks. Self-harm. Death, and more.

Gianna sat at the dining table, her fingers drumming nervously on the edge of her plate. Leonardo, Raphael, and William ate silently, their eyes occasionally flicking to her. Her phone buzzed. Jordan Kingston. She swallowed. Leonardo's eyes narrowed. "On speaker." She hesitated, then pressed the button. "Listen here, you little shit, I know you have it," Jordan's voice boomed, deadly serious. Gianna froze. "Uh... what?" "The charger. The one for my phone," Jordan's tone was flat, unyielding. "I've been surviving on 3% battery all day, and I will not negotiate." Gianna blinked, then leaned in conspiratorially. "Jordan... you do realize I'm literally across town, right? Your phone isn't teleporting here." Jordan's voice hardened. "Distance is irrelevant. Do you understand the gravity of the situation? I could be unreachable for hours!" William choked on his water. Raphael raised an eyebrow. Leonardo's silence was almost suffocating. "I'm aware," Gianna said, keeping her tone grave. "But retrieval is... logistically impossible at this exact moment. Only the most skilled operative could transport it across such perilous terrain... without triggering catastrophic failure." Jordan's voice dropped to a deadly whisper. "Then consider this your final warning. You will devise a method. My phone cannot remain in peril." Gianna's hand trembled as she lifted the phone. "Understood. I will prepare... contingency measures. But... proceed with caution. The consequences could be... irreversible." Jordan exhaled, satisfaction heavy in his tone. "Good. I expected nothing less. Failure is not an option." The call ended. Gianna stared at the phone, her brothers staring back, utterly bewildered.

"Matteo, can I ask you a question?" Lilly asked, looking up at him. "That was a question." he joked. She giggled, "I mean a different question, just something that I'm curious about." He nodded, "What is your question then?" "Why do you call me 'flower'? Does it mean something?" she asked. Matteo smiled, "Flowers are my favorite plants. They're beautiful and bright, the prettiest things I've ever seen that brings me comfort. When I look at them, I feel all my problems disappearing, that's the reason I like to take such good care of my garden. And you, Lilly, are just as precious to me as those flowers." ~***~ Lilly Knight wasn't know for anything special, she was a normal waitress at a small cafe close by her house. Though she was childish at times, please found her to be kind hearted and adorable. But one thing that was bothering her, she never had anyone there for her except for her best friend. But one accidentally phone call would soon change all of that for her... Matteo Morelli was the Don of the Italian Mafia, cold-hearted but sometimes nice only when he felt like it. He was feared by most, though he was lonely and money was never enough to make him happy. The last thing he would've expected was to call the wrong person and get somehow still want her as his own just by hearing her sweet voice. ~***~

I was just a girl no one wanted. Ignored by my parents. Forgotten by the world. Working tirelessly all day with no rest. Then they found me. Three powerful men who claimed I was family.

Céline is an expert at disappearing. After years of abuse, she has learned to make herself small, starving away the body that drew unwanted attention, hiding behind silence, perfecting invisibility. When her mother finally escapes and reunites with her first love-the Don of the Italian mafia and Céline's biological father-Céline is thrust into a world of impossible wealth, fiercely protective brothers, and power she doesn't yet understand. But she doesn't expect him. Perceptive, powerful, and devastatingly attractive, the heir to the Russian mafia sees past every defense she has built. Falling for the dangerous son of her father's ally means navigating a world where the greatest risk isn't being hurt again, it's finally letting herself be seen. Some loves are worth destroying yourself for. Some are worth learning to heal for instead.

In a family shaped by shadows, her light might be their only hope - or their greatest weakness. When Elara's mother marries into the infamous Calviero family, her world changes overnight. At just fifteen, she's thrust into a dangerous realm ruled by her stepfather and seven lethal stepbrothers, each with a fierce role in the mafia empire. Elara stands out - not just for her striking platinum hair and mesmerizing heterochromia, but for her compassionate heart and unwavering strength. A talented figure skater, she moves with grace on the ice but must learn to navigate a far more perilous stage at home. Her brothers are wary at first - hardened by years of violence and betrayal - but slowly, their fierce loyalty begins to extend to her. As old rivalries reignite and hidden threats emerge, Elara must confront the darkness lurking not only within her family but also within herself. And when whispers of a long-buried secret begin to surface, everything Elara thought she knew about her past - and her future - comes into question. In a world where trust means the difference between life and death, Elara's kindness is both her greatest strength and her most dangerous vulnerability. The question is: can she survive this world without losing who she truly is?

Blaire. Kai. Jude. The world didn't exist outside of the three of them. Bound by blood, fear and the hope of leaving together. What happens when the trio decide to leave their foster home, find a home for themselves elsewhere? What happens when they stumble upon familiar men? What happens when these men hunt them down? Not to kill. To bring them home. Will Blaire learn to trust anyone other than the twins? Will the twins learn to give over control, allow themselves to live? Or will secrets turn it all upside down? Started: 4/12/25

"You'd be ours." "Yours?" "Yes, both of ours. It's two or none, gattina. You can't have only one." Valentina says, slowly walking towards her with a ghostly smirk on her face. "But something tells me you wouldn't want just one of us, one isn't enough." Shivers crawled up her spine, only enhancing when Marco ran his hands around her waist. "So, what'll it be, bambina?" -- In order to keep her mother and sister safe, as well as hiding from a past she'd rather forget, 'Scarlet Diavolo' as she and others call herself begins a life of crime and secrets. Becoming an Assassin, she un-wantingly catches the eyes of two mafia leaders, which might hold more trouble than good. Knowing they were missing a piece long before they were married, Don Marco and Donna Valentina Salvatore rule the Italian Mafia like a King and Queen ruled a kingdom. But a problem had been troubling their family for years now, and after finding what they deemed their missing piece, she seemed to be the perfect help. #1 insecurities 10/3/22 (not even published yet lol) #1 nerves 9/13/23