Sicilian Stories

Is it a curse to be too brilliant? For Tony it is. He finishes school at fifteen and becomes a successful video game designer. By the time he's nineteen, he's burnt out and lonely. He yearns for a world filled with real people and not avatars. His father who died when he was a kid used to tell him how his family, the Lunas, fought many battles in Sicily and made a fortune in the 1300s – all gone now, leaving his father penniless. Tony sets off for Sicily and the old town of Syracuse. He walks into a palazzo with a strange name over the door, the "Circle of Conversation”, filled with people in disguise. But this is no costume ball. The Circle is a place out of Time where the ghosts of his ancestors mill about, waiting for Judgment Day – among them, a beautiful woman with deep, black eyes that promise love. The door slams shut, Tony is trapped. His trip to Sicily, meant as a simple voyage of self-discovery, has turned into a nightmare. How can he shake off the past and find himself?

Fame,fortune and love is what we all strive for. But not Luciana Sanchez. All she's ever dreamed of is finally being recognized for the talented journalist that she is. For that dream to come true ,she had to go through him first. Luciana Sanchez is an ordinary intern trying to make a name for herself in one of the biggest publishing companies in Mexico. For that to happen she needs an explosive story to kickstart her career. And that story involves Antonio Campanaro. Antonio Campanaro ,the richest strikingly gorgeous and most successful bachelor in Italy. A prideful man who puts his family above all, and very hard-working. But underneath the facãde lies a much,much darker man. A man with dangerous secrets that he'd kill to keep. How does the Sicilian bachelor manage to keep his reputation squaky clean without dirtying his hands? The world saw of him what he wanted but not Luciana. She was determined to break down his walls and see the real him. Yet she bit off more than she could chew when her prey become his lust love and desire.

Sixteen year old Joey Montaperto is beyond thrilled when the sultry hairdresser Esperanza suddenly invites him into the Tijeras de Oro beauty salon!

Isabella Santiago is the product of an African-American mother and a Sicilian father. Isabella was raised in mafia lifestyle. She learned shoot her first gun by the age of 10. Isabella is the youngest of twin brothers, Santos and Lorenzo. Many people underestimate Isabella because she's a big girl. Although she is one of lethal assassin alive, would never know that, by looking at her. Her brothers are more deadly they their sister. Her father is the legendary Lorenzo Santos Santiago Sr. He is head of Santiago Mafia family

Running from her past Raina crosses paths with the heartless mafia king, and LA is his playground. When he wants something he gets it... Now he wants her and he will stop at nothing to get her. what happens when she wants nothing to do with him but he wants everythig to do with her

A second chance at love through an arranged marriage. Olivia is hoping the remove the label of the forgotten wife. She finally receives a closer from Mariano. Will Mariano accept that his time has passed and let her be happy with Salvatore? How will Olivia adjust to Sicily after being in America for a decade with so many old traditions? After her disastrous marriage to Mariano, she deserves a chance at happiness with Salvatore. Determined to carve her path with Salvatore, she will give him six months to prove he is the one she marries. Salvatore is known to be powerful, ruthless, and cold in Sicily. Olivia believes she softens his heart and she can finally find true happiness.

[COMPLETE] [ABRIDGED] [EDITED] Set in Rosetta, a fictional Sicilian countryside farm, 17 year old Giovanna Amato navigates through her psychological and mental debilitation with the help of a childhood best friend turned lover. *tbc*

[ Historical Fiction / Short Story ] In his father-in-law's Fifth Avenue mansion, Otto is entertaining a mysterious guest in the early hours of Christmas, 1954. Their illicit one-night stand takes an ominous turn when Henry delves into some of New York's darkest lore.

Niklaus Salvatore is a man from every females dreams. At 6'2, with Steel Grey eyes, Dark Cocoa colored hair and an Italian heritage that has blessed him with tan skin and a Accent that could make you forget your own name. Niklaus or Nik as his friends call him is engaged to an American model. So what happens the day of his bachelor party when he sees her? Jaycee Konstantinov Moretti-Ranaldo is a Woman blessed with a Multicultural Heritage with Portuguese, Sicilian, Greek , and Russian Ancestry this woman comes from the darkest depths of every mans dreams. Standing at 5'0 even, Ink Black hair, The rarest shade of green eyes, and a killer body with Curves in all the right places. Jaycee is considered the most beautiful woman in all of Europe. So what happens when she meets the only man that could possibly attract her since her deceased fiancée Alec? What happens when he meets the woman who sets fire to his blood like no one ever has? One night together is what happens, and the night has consequences. So what happens when these two meet 4 years later? Find out in After All This Time.

Deep in the streets of Brooklyn--Mott st., to be exact--the Mafia lurks on all corners. but is there such thing as a good Mafia? well as far as the Feds are concerned, No. But they're not quite correct. a small Family (not family like bloodline family, family like mob family.) by the name of I.C.E. (Institution of Cosca Eliminators), ever since RICO they've been on the Feds side, if the feds know it or not, they could care less. the book focuses on a certain Sicilian by the name of Tony Campagna (A.K.A Malarkey), follow him in case after mysterious case, in this mystery series of true Olde Brooklyn. Stata' Buon'!

Ami Russio - eldest daughter of Matteo Russo, Italian mafia don. She just wants to live a normal life like every other girl her age, travel the world, go to clubs, get a boyfriend and have sleepovers. But no, she's forced to marry Giovani Lyons - don of the Sicilian mafia. Things all seem smooth, until somebody shed say was close to her makes the biggest regret of their life. But do they?

In the romantic Sicillian vineyards, lives a Sicillian rose, called Nadia Angelus, who has lived through a a family tragedy. With smoldering good looks and a killer charm to match, Raul Corpillo sweeps into her life like a whirlwind. As he comes closer and closer, she finds it harder to resist him, as her own desire to be loved takes over. As Raul and Nadia hover at the edge of love, an evil arises. Will Nadia find herself in another tragedy or will she find love?

wie kann man eine person vermissen, die man nur seit einigen tagen kennt und nur einige stunden mit ihr verbracht hat?

The First Punic War (264-241 BCE), a pivotal conflict between the Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire, marked the beginning of Rome's rise as a maritime power. Triggered by the Mamertines' appeal for help in Sicily, the war saw Rome and Carthage vying for control over strategic Mediterranean islands. Carthage, with its strong navy, initially had the upper hand, but Rome ingeniously built its own fleet and introduced the "corvus," a boarding device that turned naval battles into infantry engagements. Significant victories, such as the Battle of Mylae in 260 BCE, showcased Rome's adaptability. Despite heavy losses due to storms and protracted guerrilla warfare led by Carthage's Hamilcar Barca, Rome's resilience prevailed. The decisive Battle of the Aegates Islands in 241 BCE forced Carthage to surrender, leading to the Treaty of Lutatius. Sicily became Rome's first province, establishing its future imperial expansion. The war highlighted Rome's strategic ingenuity and set the stage for its dominance over the Mediterranean, foreshadowing further conflicts, including the Second Punic War led by Hannibal.

It's a collection of poems of mine written in the different languages I know/am learning. I won't be providing translation for stylistic reasons but feel free to correct me, if something's off, when you decide to read them. I hope you enjoy 🥰

Nonora has not returned home to Sicily in over fifty years. What secrets will her grandson find out if he ever makes it to her home town there? Angelo's pilgrimage to the "old country" is sidetracked when an attractive modern Italian women needs a ride from Texas to revolutionary Nicaragua. He has been steeped in Nonora's Italian and family lore; recalling her nostalgic stories on this long road trip from Galveston, Texas through Mexico, gives him the strength and wisdom to continue on despite the obstacles. How far does the influence of this sweet little grandmother in Galveston go with Latin American officials, sea captains and the Sardinian mafia?