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I am the Skeleton in the Closet

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Reads 493
Votes 9
Parts 58
Time 20h 28m

Mature

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A jaw dropping tale of betrayal and finding of self. 

Elise, adopted into a wealthy family, was raised apart from the ones who gave birth to her. Ravenous for answers she's left with nothing but a superficial set of parents lusting for the perfect daughter and a sister who meets none of their expectations. 

As Elise grows she finds herself struggling with the heartbreaking question why? In order to find the answer she craves she turns to those closest to her and finds nothing more than the reflection of what she already believes. That is, until she finds out the secret her adoptive parents had been hiding from her for her entire life.All Rights Reserved

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Cloud Gazer by pkr-pkr

Loneliness is something Elise is accustomed too. Being dealt a bad hand, Elise lives in an orphanage in a small town, with her own friends being the clouds in the sky. Her bright imagination and curious way of thinking brings her down to earth, where she deals with bullies in class, frustrating teachers and the growing fear that she'll never meet someone like her. However, when the mysterious death of a classmate occurs, Elise becomes curious about what is truly happening at Sagemore Orphanage.

Shifters by Justdreamin79

Ella loves her adopted family but what happens when she finds out she is not quite like the rest of them? She is a werewolf isn't she? When a stranger comes to town and threatens to tear her world apart, will she be able to cope with the secrets he brings out into the open? Will her growing feelings for her adoptive brother prove to be too sinful or will she get past the family link? After all they are not related by blood and are practically strangers. Right? Ella will have to face some of the most difficult decisions of her life let alone face some of the most fearsome qualities she has inherited. Find out if she survives the tornado her life has suddenly become.

Growing Pains ✔ by MichelleSmith473

Growing up in a house with whispered secrets and closed doors leaves Jamie struggling to believe he is truly part of the family. Not quite fitting in at school, home should be his sanctuary, but it is the place where he feels most alone. "When I was six my life was perfect, and then mom married Louis. He was more like my best friend than a parent but eventually, that began to change. Once they had kids of their own, I couldn't help feeling pushed out."

After Alice by Crewza4

When Liv unravels a mystery that has haunted her adopted family for decades, she must confront painful truths about her own abandonment. After her mother shows little interest in finding her lost half-sister, 16-year-old Liv commits to reconnecting her adoptive family. With the help of her attractive history teacher, Liv opens up about her past and relives painful memories of being orphaned in an abusive cult. The discovery of a series of letters from her late grandmother to the child she left behind reveals a devastating cycle of abandonment that only Liv has the power to stop. Cover design by Joleene Naylor I dedicate this book to my maternal grandmother, Alice, and to my mother and aunt who generously shared their memories with me.

The Colors Of His Persona by butterfly-girl15

In the tapestry of storytelling, there are often threads of fated parental demise, deceitful relatives, and resilient heroines navigating it all. For Ellina Taylor, her life shattered along with her parents in that fatal car crash. Left an orphan, she witnessed the unveiling of her aunt and uncle's true, two-faced nature. While her sister found solace with them, Ellian was cast into the uncertainty of foster care, never adopted, never truly belonging. Driven by a singular purpose, Ellina fixated on uncovering the truth behind her parents' death and her relatives' sudden transformation. With relentless determination, she poured herself into her studies, seeking answers that eluded her. Enter Nathaniel Lawrence, a man of enigmatic charm and deep-seated mysteries. As the heir to a renowned software empire, his past holds secrets as profound as Ellian's own. Despite their contrasting worlds, fate intertwines their paths in unexpected ways. Ellian, drawn to Nathaniel despite the chasm between them, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and uncertainty. Each encounter with Nathaniel only deepens her resolve to unearth the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface. This story is base on the mental health condition of Dissociative identity disorder (DID) also known as multi personality disorder.

LUCAS MENDOZA by Cambordia

Lucas and her friends grew up in an orphanage where life was nothing but a daily nightmare. Their only hope lay in the belief that, upon reaching adulthood, they could finally escape this hellish cycle. But one day, Lucas uncovers a horrifying truth: her friends are victims of atrocities, ones she herself will soon endure when the time comes. Realizing that they may never leave this cursed orphanage, Lucas tries to convince her friends to flee. However, paralyzed by fear and lacking faith in a better future outside, they refuse to follow her. Lucas then makes them a solemn promise: she will return to save them. Ten years later, Lucas returns, richer than anyone could ever imagine. She offers her friends, whom she considers family, a life they would never have dared to dream of. But in exchange, she makes them promise never to ask her about what she experienced after leaving the orphanage, nor about the source of her wealth. Just as everything finally seems behind them, the arrival of two strangers in Lucas's life reignites the dark secrets from the past, forcing Lucas and her friends to confront revelations that could forever alter their lives.

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Her Adopted Baby's Daddy by JaneLanett

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The Royals by LightShadow290

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The Ghosts Of Her Past (A Completed, Steamy Romantic Mystery) by gracemadden1234

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Cloud Gazer

Loneliness is something Elise is accustomed too. Being dealt a bad hand, Elise lives in an orphanage in a small town, with her own friends being the clouds in the sky. Her bright imagination and curious way of thinking brings her down to earth, where she deals with bullies in class, frustrating teachers and the growing fear that she'll never meet someone like her. However, when the mysterious death of a classmate occurs, Elise becomes curious about what is truly happening at Sagemore Orphanage.