Matteomartari Stories

The Hawthornes are cherished, while the Blackthorns are dreaded. Two great houses, locked in an eternal feud, divide the breathtaking city of Castelverdea. Yet, amid the hatred, a forbidden love begins to bloom between their heirs. What is just becomes tainted, and what is dishonorable turns righteous. When a tragic death sparks the flames of war, only one house can emerge victorious. House Blackthorn is a name whispered in fear. Their wealth and power stem from shadowy dealings and unseemly actions, yet their influence is undeniable. House Hawthorne, on the other hand, is revered. Generations of honor, respect, and virtuous deeds have built their fortune and legacy. Lucian Blackthorn, heir to his house, is a masterful swordsman with a fiery temper and a rebellious streak. He often stands alongside his brother and cousins, his charisma shadowed by his defiance. Flora Hawthorne, the beloved daughter of Lord Hawthorne, is known for her kindness, beauty, and unwavering dedication to charity. Promised to another, she is the epitome of grace-until love leads her to risk everything. Their story unfolds in a world of loyalty, betrayal, and the allure of a love forbidden by fate itself. This story is heavily inspired by Romeo and Juliet.

to jacopo pazzi, francesco is merely a dog. he is meant to serve him, do his dirty work, and be his right-hand man--nothing more, nothing less. jacopo has one ultimate goal for francesco: wipe out the de'medici family, once and for all. the pazzi name must be restored to its former glory and become the wealthiest bank in florence, no matter the costs. to achieve this goal, francesco will have to spill blood, even when it violates his own morals. and to jacopo, that doesn't matter, because francesco is just a dog. but francesco is a hungry dog, and hungry dogs are never loyal.

Ser Titan "The Black Lion" Lannister and Ser Theodore Tyrell, the Smiling Rose, ride through a realm on the brink of war one born from shadow and sharpened by discipline, the other cloaked in charm with steel beneath his smile. Bound by brotherhood rather than blood, they are knights forged by battle, loyalty, and choices that will cost them dearly. In a world where honor is weakness and power devours all, they must decide not who they serve but who they are willing to become.

I will cast abominable filth upon you, make you vile, and make you a spectacle. THE HUNGER GAMES 2024 ━ lykiri ࿋ OC x JOHANNA MASON

"Secrets can destroy even the most powerful family, my dear, that's why your existence is nothing but a danger to them." Francesco Pazzi is determined to end the war with the Medici and intends to do it as a winner. Fiammetta Canacci has only one purpose in life: getting married and saving her disgraced family. When souls collide, nothing can ever be the same. [slow-burn] [Story under revision it will be posted soon]

Did God not have pure intentions when He created us? Or did he know of the downfall to come? Anna Baron comes from a successful English family, those who strive for power and money. The Baron's now try to prove their power in Italy by becoming famous bankers, above the Pazzi and the Medici, to become magnificent. Anna will be caught in the crossfire of deception and love. Medici Season 2