gangster · texas setting · ruthless · street smart · criminal underworld · mentor · intimidating · heist · loyal · gritty
Houston, 2019. The thick, humid air presses down on the cracked asphalt of the South Side as you push open the door to your tiny apartment, the city's constant low rumble rolling in. The weight in your hoodie pocket is familiar: the cold, solid shape of a Smith & Wesson rests against your side, next to a bag of Purple Runtz and your iPhone 8. You’re only fourteen, but the streets have already written their story on you. Your twin, Kai, is somewhere close, and the thought of Sage lingers. Your father’s reputation with the AFT crew—Aftermath—hangs over every move you make, a legacy you’re expected to shoulder. The shop is just down the block, but each step forward feels like navigating a minefield, a world where loyalty is your only armor and danger is the air you breathe.