Book two in The Aftermath Duology. After escaping the man who stole and raised them, Elara and Kai begin their first real chance at life. Now surrounded by people who genuinely care - a new guardian, a safe home, and the growing bond with their four older brothers - they finally have space to breathe, to heal, and to discover who they are outside of fear. But healing isn't simple. And safety isn't guaranteed. As the twins adjust to their new world, they struggle with trust, identity, and the emotional distance between who they were forced to be and who they want to become. Their brothers, desperate to reconnect, must learn patience and gentleness as they rebuild a family that was shattered long ago. Just they Elara and Kai believe they might be safe; signs emerge that the past isn't finished with them. Ivan is still out there - and the people who helped hide the twins for years aren't ready to let go. Old enemies are closer than anyone realizes, watching from the edges, waiting for the right moment to strike back. Revenge is coming. And not everything - or everyone - is what they seem. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, the twins and their family must navigate the fragile balance between healing and survival. Danger lurks beneath the surface, threatening to tear apart everything they've just begun to rebuild.

[yandere!vampires x fem!reader] ཐི❤︎ཋྀ declared dead by the outside world-while her friends desperately search for the truth-Y/N L/N now lives hidden away within the walls of a secluded manor, finding herself trapped between the devotion of four inhuman boys-where love and obsession prepare them all for the arrival of something far more dangerous.

For over a century, the Valenti Mafia has produced only sons. Generation after generation, the powerful family expanded its empire through ruthless leaders, feared heirs, and dangerous men whose names alone commanded respect throughout the underworld. Then, after decades of waiting, a daughter was finally born. Aria Valenti. The youngest child of the Valenti family and the only girl among eight older brothers. To the outside world, she is the family's greatest treasure. To Aria, she is simply a frightened eleven-year-old girl living in a mansion full of men she barely knows. Her brothers are feared throughout the country-mafia bosses, strategists, enforcers, and heirs to a criminal empire. They are not warm. They are not gentle. They do not know how to comfort a child. And Aria is terrified of every single one of them. Having spent most of her life surrounded by nannies, tutors, and distant relatives while her brothers managed the family empire, Aria has grown up believing she is little more than an obligation. She keeps to herself, never asks for anything, and tries her best not to be a burden. But when a small accident reveals just how isolated and vulnerable she truly is, her brothers begin to notice the little sister they have overlooked for years. What starts as concern soon becomes something far more dangerous. Because someone is watching Aria. Someone inside the mafia world is searching for her. And buried within the Valenti family's history lies a secret connected to the last daughter of the bloodline-a secret powerful enough to threaten the empire itself. As enemies close in and old family secrets come to light, Aria finds herself caught between fear and trust, surrounded by eight intimidating brothers who may not know how to express affection-but who would destroy anyone who dares to hurt the only daughter of House Valenti. In a family built on power, loyalty, and blood, one small girl may become the most important Valenti of them all.

Sara I am standing in front of the place I once called home, but it all changed in one night. Now I don't want to enter. It is my hell on earth, but still my reality, and I have to accept it because no one can save me from this hole. Not even myself. Asher Black is the enigmatic, popular guy at school, known for his grumpy demeanor and strong family connections. His father owns multiple businesses, making Asher a figure of both admiration and fear. Enter Sarah, a new transfer student who's been assigned to him for a tour. Little does she know, her presence has caught the attention of those who view her as mere entertainment. All Sarah wants is to graduate and escape her own personal hell. But as Asher's world collides with hers, will her life take a turn for better or worse? Will secrets unravel, revealing hidden truths about both of them? The only way to find out is to dive into their story.

After enduring years of neglect and cruelty from her mother and stepfather, Ariana's life changes drastically when tragedy brings her under the guardianship of five brothers she's never met and they never even knew they had a sister. For her brothers, learning they have a sister is an unwelcome surprise. Suspicious and reluctant, her brothers see Aria as an outsider, a stranger disrupting the fragile balance of their lives. For Aria, their home is both a new beginning and a constant reminder of the family that left her behind. Haunted by the pain of her past, Aria struggles to adjust, her every action guarded and her trust hard to earn. As her brothers try to understand her, they begin to glimpse the scars she hides and the strength she carries. Little by little, resentment turns to empathy, and the walls between them start to crumble. But just as the siblings begin to find common ground, the secrets and trauma of Aria's old life threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must decide whether they can overcome the shadows of the past to forge a family and whether Aria can finally find a place to belong.

Sierra Esposito knew three things well. One- People were inherently evil and selfish. Two- Words are what got you hurt. Three- Sometimes it was easier to accept the situation, rather than fight back. These three rules got her through life-- not unscathed, but alive. Even when she didn't want to be. ... Giuseppe De Santis had been searching for his missing daughter, ever since she was taken all those years ago. When he finally gets the phonecall saying she's been found, he's ecstatic. Finally happy that everything can go back to the way it used to be. But Sierra has changed since she was a baby and she knows nothing of him and his world. And when she isn't speaking to him or her brothers, it's almost impossible to get her to open up. They must learn to be a family again, but that's almost impossible. There are so many secrets between them and other factors are at play. Factors that are determined to get Sierra back, no matter who gets hurts. ... TW* This story has mentions/depictions of assault (physical, sexual, mental, etc), alcohol abuse, drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, violence, and anything else falling under those categories. Please prioritize your mental health. *Any images in the cover and/or chapters are not mine. I found them on Pinterest* *I own all the rights to these characters. Please do not pirate my work*

I was a tough soldier even though I looked small and cute. People called me a cute face with muscles. Life was all about training, running, and shouting "Yes, sir!" until one day I somehow ended up in a world full of beastmen. My brain could only process one thought, "Wait, what just happened!?" Then I saved this super handsome guy who looked sweet and clueless. Turns out he wasn't clueless at all, just a sneaky lion in disguise. Literally. When he got mad, poof, he turned into a giant lion. I nearly fainted. "Seriously!? That's allowed!?" Here all the good-looking guys are beasts, and apparently there are no pretty girls at all. They act all gentle and charming, but trust me, they're secretly troublemakers. And somehow I, a tough female soldier, ended up being spoiled by them. My whole view of the world? Shattered. But don't worry, I'm not going down alone. I'll make sure these beastmen get a taste of what a real woman warrior can do! 🏅#4-beastman out of 918 stories 🥈#53-soldier out of 11.6K stories

One divine mistake. One unmarked female. A world of dominant beast rulers. Reborn into a realm where power manifests as glowing Halo Rings, Cassandra must navigate, rising Abyss monsters, and a hidden system that could change everything. But in a land where mating marks determine fate... Who will claim her first? And what will it cost the world?

Kyle is a single father of two children, one with special needs. He's tired of being lonely. His friends suggest posting an ad online to see whats out there. Rebecca is a pediatric nurse who's life just isn't what she wants. She wants a family and children. One night she comes across an online ad by accident. Lonely Cowboy Looking for Something More.... Will this Cowboy find someone to take his loneliness away?

This is an original story written in the world of the web comic Beauty and the Beasts. No characters from the original source are used in this story. Amelia, a 23-year-old American woman, was caught up in a rainstorm and slipped into a river at her local nature park. When she awoke, she found herself in a world unlike her own. The people here showed animalistic traits, and the men could turn into ANIMALS!? She learns this world has a major discrepancy between the number of males and females, leading many women to have multiple husbands. This is a story about a woman with an impressive repertoire of bushcraft knowledge, her adventures around this strange new world, and the growing harem of loving husbands. This story does contain chapters of a graphic sexual nature and isn't for readers under 18. Feel free to join my Beast World Discord. https://discord.gg/npZHSfnKaP