"Everyone wants to be an Italian from South Philly," jokingly states the Saia family. "I guess it's the Rocky syndrome," agrees Uncle Joe the baker. In this light Carmella marries her high school sweetheart, John Leonard, upon his mother's rape and murder. When the twins arrive for these newlyweds, Nana Maria, a want-to-be Sicilian, favors the female offspring. Maria has blackmailed, lusted after, and lured many "friends" in her life. Now she wishes to usurp the Saia empire by brainwashing baby Grace while diminishing older twin Philip's birthright. Eventually good wins out, or does it? In any event twists, turns, and intrigue fill the pages of this novella.

"Everyone wants to be an Italian from South Philly," jokingly states the Saia family. "I guess it's the Rocky syndrome," agrees Uncle Joe the baker. In this light Carmella marries her high school sweetheart, John Leonard, upon his mother's rape and murder. When the twins arrive for these newlyweds, Nana Maria, a want-to-be Sicilian, favors the female offspring. Maria has blackmailed, lusted after, and lured many "friends" in her life. Now she wishes to usurp the Saia empire by brainwashing baby Grace while diminishing older twin Philip's birthright. Eventually good wins out, or does it? In any event twists, turns, and intrigue fill the pages of this novella. Other publications by Charlotte Publishing Press: THE NURSING HOME: a short play by joey donato ph.d., AFRICAN FOLK TALES by Dr.jol, 2012 SAVING THE SPIRIT by Dr. jol, CASTLES OF ROSEMONT by joey donato ph.d., CARMELLA'S TWINS by joey donato ph.d.

Asiloz and Rittania, evil witches, desire to control the forty-nine castles in the country of Sylvans Penn. When Hilanna gives birth to Asaph and Carlotta, the newly born become heirs to the throne. Rittania's hopes of becoming queen are dashed by the twins' birth. The sorceress, along with her mother Asiloz, sets out to destroy the Plinth family. Using spells, witchcraft, and deceit at the tournament, after mother and daughter had enslaved the entire countryside, the maleficent ones lure Asaph and Carlotta into a false sense of security. Through a series of deaths, misfortunes, and failures a major transformation takes place in this fifteenth century castle romance.

At Fertile Gardens Nursing Home the residence have been abandon by their children and siblings. Lack of love and family have caused great angst and sadness on the part of the clients at Fertile. Not much in life remains rewarding for our older seasoned citizens, not even the Wednesday afternoon sing-a-longs. But through the birth of children at the home, the reporting of the pregnant elderly by the news media, and the inquisitiveness of the families a new beginning takes place for all, a rebirth. A much needed play for the electronic generation putting into perspective the need for human contact, love, and care for those who have come before us.