Nancy_Jim

What are the odds that a young man at the mercy of peasantry living for survival, would come to be the most affluent Hotel owner in one of the biggest cities in Italy? 
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Meet Santo Martini: 
A poor young man from Sarco Paraceno who finds himself in Palermo. His initial plans of getting a regular job at a restaurant get thwarted the moment he accidentally witnesses the death of the famous owner of the grandest hotel in Palermo —'Hotel Magnífico'. 

He makes a pact with death and in return, gets all the luxury and fame he always dreamed of. But with a mission to complete and a faceless mafia lord on his track, will he be able to cheat death for so long? 

Stay tuned with me as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ominous death of the actual owner of the Magnífico. While, we observe Santo journey through the routes of deep-rooted secrets, brutality, life threats, guilt, love, and deceit, to attain the zenith of mouth-watery luxury and stability. 

Cover art not mine. [Temp. cover]

Love and Deceit

•Gustavo Rodríguez Personal Office•


"Santo," It was Antonio I was on a call with, "I know we are not at a good place, but I had to inform you about Concetta. She's planning on making an entrance to Palermo," he breathed his heavy words in my ears. His revelation surprised me. Concetta in Palermo? Damn that woman. I know she misses me, but this is all just inappropriate; the timing and everything else. She could ruin everything. And I can't tell her either. 


After much struggle, I balanced my mind enough to speak, "Hey man, thanks for the info. And I am sorry about lashing out at you the other day."


"Whatever, Santo. But, saying sorry doesn't automatically fix things. I don't think you are truly sorry, but I won't hold it against you. When you have your moment of recluse, do a soul search and find me the more sensible version of Santo; innocent and humble. My true friend and brother." I considered his reply to be rather harsh. 


Chapter 27