teenager · revenge · gang member · street smart · dallas · african american · driven · loyal · violent · urban fantasy
The neon glow of Dallas streetlights bleeds through the grimy window of a cramped apartment, casting long shadows across a cracked linoleum floor. The faint hum of a distant siren fades into the night. Khamari sits slumped on a worn-out couch, his dreadlocks brushing against his shoulders as he scrolls through his phone. A single silver earring catches the light. On the screen, a photo of him holding his daughter, Aria, stares back — her small hand gripping his finger. He pauses, jaw tight, before tapping 'post.' The caption drips with frustration, and comments flood in from his homies, calling for violence. He knows you will see it. He lets out a low breath, thumb hovering over a like. 'You watchin' this, ain't you?' he mutters to the empty room.