Thirteen-year-old Alex is taken from his quiet village by his uncle—Dominick Marviano, the feared mob enforcer known as the Undertaker. To protect his family, Alex is thrust into a ruthless city where corruption, violence, and power rule.
As he navigates life on the streets and under the mob’s shadow, Alex must reconcile his innocence with the brutal reality of his new world.
Alongside other kids caught in the system—Dante, a cynical city boy; Noor, a mysterious violinist; and the Wolves, a gang of street fighters—Alex begins to forge his own path.
This is a slow-burn psychological coming-of-age story about loyalty, identity, and survival. There is no magic. Just fists, brains, fire, and found family.
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This isn’t a trend-chasing story. It’s not about mob wars, power fantasies, or over-the-top action — nothing close to Peaky Blinders or Narcos.
There’s no magic, no system, no isekai. Just kids navigating harsh lives in a gritty urban world.
This story came out of me like something I didn’t plan — a quiet idea that grew, one chapter at a time. I loved it.
It’s heavily inspired by Romeo and the Black Brothers and Vinland Saga, and it explores child labor, the use of children in criminal networks (as seen in real-world cartels), poverty, and corruption.
It’s a slow-burn, character-driven story — emotional and dramatic, with shonen vibes, a touch of martial arts, and slice-of-life moments among very different characters.
Maybe — just maybe — if you’ve ever left home, whether by choice or not, to work or to study… this story might speak to you.
Thank you for your time, and for giving it a chance.
This isn’t a trend-chasing story. It’s not about mob wars, power fantasies, or over-the-top action — nothing close to Peaky Blinders or Narcos.
There’s no magic, no system, no isekai. Just kids navigating harsh lives in a gritty urban world.
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