Firstborn Stories

"Ci sunnu tri règuli ntâ Famigghia Russo - There are three rules in the Russo Family: 1. Never leave a family behind. 2. Never let a woman lead. 3. Never let love ruin you." Book 1. The One Who Rules ****** Leone Roberto Russo has lived by these rules his entire life. Raised in the shadows of power, he climbed from boy to man, from son to capo, becoming the ruthless head of the Sicilian mafia. His name alone commands fear-from the gleaming marble halls of the villa to the bloodstained streets of Sicily. But no one has ever seen the face behind the fear... until her. Luna Agosti has had her gender used against her since she was born. Raised in a world where men ruled and women were expected to kneel, she vowed to shatter every glass ceiling and spit on every outdated tradition. But when she meets him-the very embodiment of everything she despises-her world tilts. She doesn't know his last name. He doesn't know hers. Yet the connection is instant. Dangerous. Addictive. He is bound by loyalty and legacy. She is fueled by rebellion and fire. When their worlds collide, the rules begin to crumble. He questions the very code he was raised on. She questions whether loving him means losing herself. In a love story set against the backdrop of ancient blood feuds, mafia ties, and a legacy of power and betrayal, two fierce souls must decide: Will they rewrite the rules... or be destroyed by them? Read to find out. ****** Started: 18/05/2026 2026 © SADIA KARIM

"A child who listens to the elders does not walk into a trap. You are the First Seed, but even a seed needs the shade of an old tree to grow straight." To the world, Yaw was just another cry in the humid air of Ghana's Ashanti Region. But to his family, he was the First Seed, the bearer of a thousand unfulfilled dreams. Born into a home rich in love but shadowed by biting poverty, Yaw's life becomes a fierce battle for survival, dignity, and purpose. From the bustling, chaotic streets of Madina hawking sachet water under a blistering sun, to hanging off the sides of roaring trotros as a mate, Yaw learns the hard way that pride is a luxury you swallow when you have a family to lift up. Guided by the fierce sacrifice of his mother, his "Woman King" and the timeless ancestral wisdom of his grandmother, he fights to pave a path toward a better future. But just as the light begins to break and his dreams of becoming an educator take root, an unannounced shadow threatens to wash everything away. The Shadows of Life is a raw, deeply moving Ghanaian memoir of resilience, the crushing weight of being the firstborn, and the unbreakable bonds of family. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the darkness, a seed's only job is to grow.

A little girl with a big heart walked the earth, learning to love every moment life gifted her. She carried nothing but a notebook and a pencil. She felt deeply, so she wrote.

SYNOPSIS Breadwinner. Firstborn. sa murang edad, kailangan niya nang magbalat ng buto. para matulungan ang inang may sakit, mga kapatid na nag-aaral, at matustusan ang sariling pangangailangan sa pag-aaral. Ang Amang dapat haligi ng tahanan, ulo ng pamilya, leader ng pamilya, tagaprotekta, at provider, ay matagal ng bali, putol, sira, basag, at wasak, dahil sa sugal at masamang bisyo. Ang mabigat at malaking obligasyong nakaatang sa balikat niya, ay walang sawa niyang binubuhat, kahit na siya ay pagod na pagod na. Ang pag-ibig ay hindi mailap. ngunit, pinipili niyang tumakbo palayo, dahil para sa kanya, hindi siya ligtas roon. paano niya mararamdaman ang kaligtasan sa mundo ng pag-ibig, kung namulat siya sa sitwasyong madilim, maingay, magulo at mapanakit? Ngunit, may isang lalaking hindi siya susukuan, kahit paulit-ulit niya itong itaboy at layuan. at ito ang panganay na anak ng may pinakamasaganang buhay, sa malaking bayan ng San Figueroa.

The Alegre's are one of those happy and out-going families na nakatira sa bayan nang Alegre sa Sta. Rosa, Manila. Sila ay nirerespeto nang mga tao doon gayun din ang kabilang pamamahala. Nakapangalan ang bayan sa pamilyang ito dahil sa mga maraming nagawa nang pamilya nung 90s. Mula sa dating pangalan nito ay pinalitan sa apelyido nang pamilyang Alegre upang pahalagahan ang mga nagawa at kasaysayan nang pamilya. Ngunit...sa likod nang masayang pamilyang ito ay merong nakatagong madilim na istorya. Istoryang siya lang ang nakakaalam, siya lang ang nakakaramdam, at siya lang ang nagdadaranas nito sa loob nang pamilyang kaniyang kinalakihan. Siya ay si Adeliane Frei Alegre, ang panganay nang ika-tatlong henerasyon nang pamilyang Alegre. The lady who seeks freedom and fairness among them all. The lady who fears and had nothing at all. But there's a real story behind her darkest agony. What would she do when there's another story to be untold with it's sudden appearance? Would she be happy or would she not? The lady who has the darkest story among them all. The one who felt that had shackles in her hands. The lady who suffers a darkest agony. But...apart from those darkest agony...she found new light to regain her darkest life. Her darkest life that found a light to restore a small door to enter a new hope. Hope for a better her...for fairness and freedom. For a life full of love. Who'll be the one to fulfil those love, that laughter, and happiness? Let's hear the story of our lady in 'Soundless Agony'.

This book is for someone who feels lost, tired, and doubting themselves. If you feels lost, you may read this one. I hope after reading this you'll find comfort and healing. If you're feeling lost just trust His plans for you. I'm dedicating this to someone who feels unheard, unvalued, and unseen. This is my way to help you and touch you that you MATTERED-that someone outside is listening to your emotions.

"At seven, my mother's radiant light warmed the tender glow of our Whispering Haven, but unanswered whispers about my father haunted my innocent heart. Follow my firstborn journey through pain and betrayal to honour a mother's love. #HalalStories"

A southern story about two couples who manages to fight the world of spirit with love.

Prohecies are dangerous things. They can be interpreted in many different ways. Memories and feelings are just as dangerous, as well as loyalty. "I don't want to be your queen, Klaus. I don't want to sit up in a castle and watch you rule over people with fear. So maybe this is it. I have done what was needed, there is nothing left for me.I can't be that girl, Klaus, maybe back then, but not now." I watched his heart break, as mine broke with his. Then he was cold. "I suggest you leave then, because you are no longer of any use to me." Renesmee Cullen isn't the same girl she used to be. Everything she had was stolen from her until she was taken in by the Volturi. Blood leads her to the Mikaelsons and Salvatores, but only love can save her soul. "Blood means strength, strength means power, power means opportunity, opportunity means survival, and survival means killing the man who murdered my family. And this is called revenge. I can't let it slip away."

Soul story

The Moon King, a legendary figure known as the King of Wolves, is a powerful werewolf god whose immense strength is derived from the very moon itself. For centuries, he ruled with unrivaled might, commanding an army of wolves, until fate intervened in the form of a beautiful human woman. Captivated by her beauty and spirit, the Moon King fell in love, and from their union, a daughter was born-one destined to inherit the moon's power. But their daughter, raised in the shadow of her immortal lineage, longed for a life untouched by the supernatural. She yearned for the simplicity of a human existence, the love of a man who knew nothing of her wolfish heritage. So, she fled from the towering legacy of the Moon King, abandoning her birthright and embarking on a quest to live a life of normalcy. She found love, married, and soon became a mother. With no direct heir to the throne of the moon, the King, heartbroken but determined, bestowed the great power upon his most trusted ally, Hugo, a loyal werewolf of strength and honor. But as the kingdom of wolves moves into a new era under Hugo's leadership, the question remains-what became of the Moon King's granddaughter, the last living descendant of the moon's bloodline? Is she still out there, unaware of her true heritage, or does destiny have a darker fate in store for her?

Tallitanya is 21 years old when the Final Judgement is nigh. As an immortal who has yet to have a real affiliation with Heaven or Hell, Tallitanya has received a personal invitation from the Antichrist who wishes to recruit Tallitanya. Heaven also sends its angel - Michael - to inform Tallitanya that as a human, her soul would also be judged by God. She was ordered to leave her post as the Forbidden Tree's guardian so that she could get to know the other humans before she makes an actual decision about who she wants to align herself with.

All of my thoughts is killing me, I don't have friends to call mine because they don't treat me like I'm one of them, I can't open up to my family because I don't want to bother them, and I don't want them to think I just want some attention. . . . . Disclaimer this is all about my experience.

Nadja, the firstborn of the union between two legendary kingdoms, is in danger. Can she be rescued and peace restored?

SIBLING SERIES #1

"Luna, a talented young artist from a poor village, struggles to pursue her passion amidst financial hardships. When a wealthy art collector discovers her work, he offers her a scholarship to study art in the city, changing her life forever. Luna must navigate the challenges of leaving her family and village behind to chase her dreams and make a name for herself in the art world."

Ah yes Princess Y/N Sapphire, Heir to the throne of Gardenia the boring kingdom. But you are forced to marry some guy you only met once, tragedy i know but what happens when you try to escape your wedding day using a rope to climb out the windows of the dressing room. Only to look over & find a handsome man doing the same thing a few windows over....

***** Some random ppl : She is a playgirl ryt!?? I heard that she had more than 6 past loves.... Her Frd: I don't know your character till now ...if you love someone, you can never move on to the next person easily!!! ***** Her past Love were full of toxic ....will she ever find a love or love a right person !??? ***** This is the story of a girl ...who is struggling between the societies and her love life ,... Wait wait,not just love life but also fake friends & toxic parents!!!! ***** (Disclaimer : At first this might be boring but the plot twist , the hurt you get to relate to this story a lot) Cover Art : Made By Me