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The House of Knives

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Parts 13
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Reads 1,034
Votes 101
Parts 13
Time 1h 33m

Life is difficult. That's no secret. It's something that Marlowe learned at a young age. 

At 17 years old, she is an accomplished student and one of the underworld's most feared assassins. Though, it's not as nice as it seems. She is desperate for a way out. And eventually she finds one through the Italian Mafia.

Is it the most conventional? No. But is it better than her current situation? Also most likely no. 

But seeing as it make her life something more than just killing, she jumps at the first chance she gets. Marlowe quickly learns that secrets in mafia families run deeper than she will ever realize. And perhaps she discovers a little more than she was expecting.All Rights Reserved

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~The lost one~ by brrbrrskm

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The Lost Moretti by bazinga_10

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Scar that never heals (mafia brothers and sister) by taeen_emra

The Romano family's joy knew no bound. It's the first time a daughter has been born into their family! But alas!... A few hours after birth, she was lost. She and her twin brother had been placed in the same room. Suddenly, hearing the sound of crying, they rushed in to find only the boy-his sister was missing. In her place, there was only a note that says: "Happiness is not meant to be kept alone. It must be shared with everyone. So, I took my share with me." All happiness is shattered. Vincenzo, determined to find his daughter, unleashes the full force of his mafia power in the search. But alas!... he finds nothing. How his daughter was kidnapped, who did it-there's no trace left behind. Someone erased all evidence beforehand. Vincenzo is drowning in frustration, unable to understand how such a flawless crime was executed right under his nose. Every lead turns into a dead end, every effort crumbles into despair. If there's someone smart enough to erase all proof, perhaps there's someone even smarter who can read between the lines. Who could that be? A hidden ally? An old enemy with a grudge? seventeen years pass, yet there's still no trace of her. Vincenzo has gone-his search unfinished, his dream unfulfilled. Now, his eldest son, Alessandro, has taken up the position. As the new Don, he refuses to let his sister become nothing more than a ghost of the past. The Romano family still longs for their lost princess. Every whispered rumor, every shadowed alley, every mysterious clue-Alessandro follows them all, chasing a trail that has long gone cold. But perhaps, after all this time, someone-somewhere-still holds the key to her fate.

Abandoned by SophiaAria

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A Fragile Thread by wdym_leah

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Shadows To Her Name by 4hjoldha

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Where I Went From Here by bookluverrr23

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~The lost one~

Simi's stuck in a literal nightmare-an abusive stepdad, a mom who's barely conscious half the time, and zero peace. Her life? Total chaos. What she doesn't know? She has a real dad-and six overprotective brothers-waiting for her in Italy. Follow 14-year-old Simi as she goes from surviving to thriving, and uncovers the family she never knew she had. It's gonna be messy, emotional, and so worth it. 👽🌪️