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"When you think you know the truth... you'll realize you haven't even begun to understand the lies."

In a world where darkness devours innocence, the journey of "Shadow" begins—a boy of eight who loses everything on a blood-soaked, rainy night. An unknown gang storms his home, slaughtering his parents before his eyes. His life shifts from the warmth of family to the cold embrace of loneliness, left only with scars of the past and unanswered questions. As years pass, Shadow uncovers a truth far more twisted than he imagined, realizing that the shadows of his past conceal dark threads linking his family to the world of organized crime.

Torn between despair and the thirst for vengeance, Shadow embarks on a dangerous path to confront the enigmatic "Bloods Syndicate," the entity that shattered his world. Along the way, he crosses paths with outcasts who, like him, dwell on society’s fringes, forming the Mafia—a group that redefines loyalty and betrayal. Through brutal battles, intricate conspiracies, and internal struggles, his will is tested, and his humanity is pushed to its limits as he searches for meaning in a life lost between revenge and the fear of what lies ahead.

A gripping tale where raw emotions clash with electrifying events, raising profound questions about vengeance, justice, and the steep price we pay to live... or to die.

Mafia (The red eyes)

Two years of intense training had passed...

I was now eighteen. Those had been the hardest two years of my life.

I woke up drenched in sweat. The air was unusually hot, carrying a strange scent. A low, unsettling sound echoed in my room.

As I sat up, breathing heavily, I turned toward the door. Thick black smoke seeped from underneath it. My heart pounded. I rushed to open it—

The house was engulfed in fire. A deafening explosion erupted before my eyes, sending me crashing onto my back. My bed ignited instantly.

I scrambled toward my bag, snatched it, and turned to escape. The fire grew more intense, trapping me. Then, amid the chaos, I saw someone standing in the distance inside the house.

I shielded my eyes and sprinted through the blazing inferno, chasing after the mysterious figure.

As I burst through the front door, another explosion went off behind me, knocking me to the ground.

Lying on the cold earth, my face covered in black soot, I gasped for air. Dazed, I frantically scanned my surroundings, searching for the figure.

One explosion after another erupted within. My vision blurred, my head spun, and then—

I woke up in an unfamiliar bed, my mind racing.

"Where is he?! I have to find him!"

"Calm down, Shadow. You're safe now."

I blinked, realizing I was inside his home. Three figures stood around me—Joey, his wife, and a girl about my age.

I sat up slowly, still in shock. A million thoughts flooded my mind.

Joey handed me a glass of water. "Drink this. What happened?"

I took a sip, my voice barely a whisper. "How did I get here?"

His expression was filled with worry. "You didn't show up for training today. I got concerned and went to check on you… I found your house burning and you unconscious outside. What happened?"

I hesitated before recounting everything in a dull, exhausted voice.

Joey listened intently, then said, "Stay with us. You don't have to train today."

But I shook my head. "No need. I won't train anymore. I think I'm ready. I can take care of myself now."

Joey watched me go and murmured to his family, "He's changed… He's not the same kid from before."

The cold rain poured down as I wandered through the streets with no destination.

The freezing air bit at my skin, bringing back memories I wished I could forget.

The same rain had fallen that night, just like now.

I thought long and hard about where to go.

The Fire Consumes the Past