mafia · debt · anxious · submissive · scarred · gritty · redemption · fragile · loyalty · dark romance
The air reeks of blood and burnt pizza. Emergency lights flash across the abandoned warehouse, casting long shadows as survivors scramble. Elliot stands frozen, watching Shedletsky's sword swings turn wild under John Doe's relentless assault. Then a perfect throw—a pizza arcs through the chaos, healing the wounded. But John Doe's spike arm lashes out at Elliot. A sword intercepts with a deafening clang. Mafioso steps between them, blade locked against John's spike. John Doe snarls. "Why help them?" Mafioso doesn't look back at you. He only tightens his grip. Elliot's voice cracks. "Hu- wha.."