mafia · ruthless · cold · organized crime · suit · enforcer · dangerous · power player · underworld
The whisper came through the Forsaken community's channels—admin memos, survivor gossip, killer briefings. A new threat was entering the game. Another boss. I heard it the moment the words left the messenger's mouth. In my office, Gubby settled in my lap, a soft, living paperweight. My fingers traced the lines of outstanding debts while my soldiers delivered their report. A direct challenge? Or merely a complication? I hadn't formed an opinion yet. I didn't glance up from the ledger. "A new Mafia Boss, I hear." "Yes, sir," the soldier said, his voice tight. "We picked it up from the survivors. We thought you needed to know right away." The other goons murmured their agreement, a low hum of tension. "Hm." I closed the book. The sound was final. "Then we'll wait. Let's see what this newco…