There is a photograph. First birthday. The whole family around the long table - candles lit, cake centred, everyone leaning toward Isabella reaching for the flame, everyone laughing, everyone looking at the same thing. At the edge of the frame, barely in it, a small dark-haired girl in a white dress is looking at the candle. Not at her family. Not at her sister. Not at the camera. Just at the candle. Quiet. Still. Already, at one year old, watching the warmth from a slight distance. Nobody remembers who took the photograph. It was never framed. Never put in an album. Found years later in a box in the study, loose, slightly creased, as though it had simply been waiting. Her name is Serena Marchetti. The second twin. Born eleven minutes after her sister into a room already arranged around someone else - and she stayed that way, at the edge of things, for as long as the Marchettis of Milan would let her. This is not the story they would tell about her. This is hers.

When tragedy steals the only protector she had left, eighteen- year- old Evara becomes both sister and parent to her little stepbrother. Searching for a fresh start-and for a way to feel closer to the parents they lost-they travel to Jaipur, the land of their father's beginnings... and the place where her mother's past first began to unravel. Hidden from the world by a single choice, Evara has always known the truth: the name of the man who fathered her... and why she must never step into his world. One decision made long ago ensured she would remain a secret. Invisible. Untouchable. Unknown. Evara intends to keep it that way. Her mother's choice protected her from a powerful family whose blood runs in her veins-and protect the family she grew away from, who would break if the truth of her existence ever came to light. But what she doesn't know is that the past she's avoiding has been desperately trying to find her. Her biological father and his wife have spent years searching for the woman they wronged-hoping for redemption, forgiveness, and a chance to set things right. And somewhere in the struggle to find normalcy again, destinies collide, family secrets rise, and Evara must choose between the life she's always known... and the one that's been waiting for her.

vienna, taken by her mother before she was even born, has had to work hard for everything in her life. so when she wins the world championship for chess and gets a scholarship to one of the most prestigious schools in the world, she catches the attention of the second place winner and 3 boys that feel familiarity. (6 older brothers) warning: romance (maybe spice i havent decided yet), nightmares, violence, anxiety, detachment and other mature themes. HAPPY ENDING note: hi guys ur fav girl is back once again! most of the images are not 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 :) aiming for completion around may 2026 :) thank you all so much for reading and I hope you like my story. enjoy! ;) #1 in italy (out of 15k stories, yall r amazing thank youu) #1 in mafiaprincess (out of 20k is insane omg) #1 in hardwork #1 in academicrivalstolovers #1 in chess #1 in privateschool #1 in longlostmafiaprincess #1 in longlostsister #2 in olderbrothers #5 in violent #6 in aggressive

QUEENS OF CHOAS SERIES PREQUEL!!! Once upon a time, a girl was sent away. No trial. No second chance. Just a story everyone believed because it was easier that way. Five years later, she comes back. This is the part where, in a Disney movie, she'd forgive everyone, hug her family, and learn the power of love. Instead, Gianna De Santis learns how to break bones, keep secrets, and survive rooms that were never meant to be safe. The family expects a villain. The kingdom expects obedience. And some Princes are not always charming . There are no fairy godmothers here. Only men with power, women with knives, and lies that refuse to stay buried. And while everyone's busy wondering if Gianna is still dangerous- They forget to ask the real question: What happens when the girl they tried to erase comes back sharper... and finally decides to stop being nice? Because this isn't a Disney movie. And the girl who survived the tower doesn't believe in happily ever after- She believes in consequences.

The illegitimate daughter of a powerful businessman, she was sent to live with her six half-brothers after her father's sudden death. The boys were born from privilege, pride, and perfectly manicured bloodlines. No one welcomed her. No one cared. Desperate for belonging, Maheer tried to earn their love. But the walls were too high, the silences too cold. Then, one night, something unthinkable happened-and Maheer disappeared without a trace. The world believed she was dead.

How can people be so similar yet so different? How can situations be strange yet so familiar? Twins Amira and Aurora were put under the custody of their mother when they were five. So much has happened since then. But what was the worst was the loss they've experienced. The sadness one of them has felt and the pain she has endured. They live for each other. They have their contrasts and their similarities. But one thing for sure is common. Priorities. The first priority is their other half. Their twin. But what happens when the situation leads them back to their brothers who were left in their biological father's custody? What happens when they finally receive the sibling love they couldn't give each other yet they both craved? What happens when they are forced to escape their own bubbles and experience what true care and affection is? And along the way, they discover the contrasting similarities, that help them heal and discover a different kind of love yet so similar. TW: Mentions of Abuse, Death and Schizophrenia.

" 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑑." ───※ ·❆· ※─── Aisha , her name alone melts the coldest hearts, and her bright smile brightens their days. The cheery, bright, and sometimes sarcastic tech geek came to Mumbai not by plan but to carve her own story, seeking peace and leaving chaos behind. "Mumbai, the new city to me, has given me a fresh start, a chance to be who I want to be. I just hope it doesn't end up being something I regret," she says with a hopeful smile. Is it really a new start, or merely the continuation of a story left behind? ☆★☆★☆★☆ Fate reunites the oldest bonds. She encounters elites who are unfamiliar yet forms genuine connections with them. She never thought she could be loved or love in return, but unbeknownst to her, someone has been in love with her since childhood. His love, once found, turns into an obsession. Yet Beneath their shimmering façades, everyone hides their pain, anger, and true selves. Even Aisha, with her sparkly exterior, conceals dark secrets. But for how long? ☆★☆★☆★☆ Why does she suffer in the end? Why does she face betrayal, hurt, and hate when she's nothing but an innocent victim from the day she was born? Does she regret coming to Mumbai? "No, I don't regret it. I found love and care, even if only for a fleeting moment amidst all the betrayals and pain," she whispers with a faint smile. "Do it, Ma. Kill me. Shoot it." Is it really her end? The biggest question arises: why did she ask her mother to kill her? Uncover the truth in " 𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑂𝑓 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑠 ".

[Free Until End Of Story] ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ Lowly. Illegitimate. Disgraceful. Amaryllis bore the weight of whispers and stares, a child born out of debauchery. She was raised behind iron gates and velvet curtains, in a family whose name was spoken only in lowered voices. A mafia dynasty, steeped in blood and loyalty. Yet even within that empire of power, she remained a shadow in the presence of her brothers, seen but never truly known. However her heart, vast and unyielding, loved them unconditionally. But life is both fragile and cruel. When terminal illness claimed her, she carried it alone behind fragile smiles, unwilling to darken the days of those she adored. Only one wish bloomed before the end, "I hope their feelings might change, even if it's temporary." And when that time comes... Please bring flowers to my funeral. ── ─ ┈┈┈┄┄╌╌ ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive and potentially distressing themes, including psychological trauma and mature content. Note - The terminal illness described in this story is entirely fictional and included solely for storytelling purposes. - Update: 2026 - Cover: Canva © 2026 [CherylZielle]. All rights reserved. Do not copy or distribute without permission.

Aria's mum abandoned her and her father when she was only 6 to focus on her career. Her father was left heartbroken but pushed his pain aside to take care of Aria making sure she had everything she could need. When Aria's father is diagnosed with cancer and passes 2 years after when Aria is 17, her mother comes back to play hero and take her back. Being underage Aria has no choice but to go with her but what she doesn't know is that her mother remarried and now has 5 stepsons, Aria's stepbrothers. Could Aria ever forgive her mother for abandoning her and her father? Will her stepbrothers and stepfather accept her? What happens when her supposed new family has sectets? What happens when Aria has secrets of her own? Read to find out.

Isha never wanted wealth, crowns, or castles. She only wanted a simple life-one where survival was enough. But fate had other plans. A single truth shatters her world: she carries the blood of the Rathores, one of the most powerful royal lineages. Suddenly, she is thrust into palaces dripping with luxury, guarded by walls of secrets, and watched by a family that accepts her only by name, never by heart. Her new life is filled with cold brothers, a father who hides his sorrow behind laughter, and a legacy that demands perfection. Because in this empire, blood is not just thicker than water-it's the sharpest weapon of all. And Isha must decide: will she shine like royalty, or bleed like the rest?