Aletheia - a Greek word (ἀλήθεια) that means "truth" or "unconcealedness." ★★★ Angelina Marina Nyx Cattivo thought she was stuck in a never-ending nightmare, surviving a dark past while believing her parents were gone. But one night, everything changes when she fights back and discovers an earth-shattering secret: her father is alive, and he's the ruthless leader of a powerful mafia. Oh, and she has five brothers she never even knew existed! Angelina is suddenly swept into a world of luxury, danger, and fierce protection. Her brothers swear to protect her at all costs and her father is ready to make up for lost time, but her return has riled up some deadly enemies, and her new family will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means going to war. For the first time, Angelina isn't alone. She has a family that would burn the world to protect her, and they just might have to. Will she rise from her past...or be consumed by it? ★★★ - Mafia - Long Lost Sister - Slow Burn - Romance Started: 26/1/24 Finished: 29/4/25 (BEING EDITED/RE-WRITTEN AS OF 25/1/26)

Lily and Nathan grew up as inseparable childhood friends . Their fathers, once close business partners often brought their families together. But when Lily's father decided to expand his operations overseas, she had to leave for the sake of her father, leaving behind her best friend and the life they knew. Years passed, and fate intervened as Lily returned to Canada at 18 once again with a new version of herself, ready to take her place as heiress to her family's mafia empire. Nathan, too, had grown into his role as heir, but the reunion was not what either expected. What was once a bond forged in innocence had now morphed into a bitter rivalry, each representing their family's interests with fierce determination. Start: 01/03/2024 End: