Shadow Serpents (MAFIA)

In the heart of the city, beneath the glittering lights and glamorous facades, lies the dangerous and secretive world of the Serpent Syndicate. This mafia family, known for their ruthlessness and influence, operates in the shadows, controlling everything from illegal businesses to high-profile political figures. Their symbol, a serpent coiled around a blade, strikes fear into anyone who dares oppose them. For Luca DeVito, the youngest son of the infamous family patriarch, the life of crime is not a choice-it's a birthright. But Luca isn't like the rest of his family. He's tired of the violence, the betrayals, and the constant power struggle that defines his world. Deep down, all he wants is to break free and live a life of peace. But when his father is assassinated under mysterious circumstances, Luca is thrust into the position of head of the family, a role he's neither prepared for nor desires. As he takes control of the Serpent Syndicate, Luca quickly realizes the extent of the corruption within his own ranks. His every move is shadowed by betrayal, and the line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred. Forced to navigate a treacherous world of double-crosses, rival families, and personal vendettas, Luca begins to uncover dark secrets that go far deeper than he ever imagined-secrets that could destroy not just the Syndicate, but the entire city. At the center of this storm is Isabela "Izzy" Moretti, a fierce, intelligent woman with ties to a rival mafia family. When Luca's family and hers are forced into a tentative alliance, sparks fly between them. Isabela is every bit as sharp, calculating, and deadly as Luca, but beneath her hardened exterior, she hides a vulnerability that draws him in. As their alliance deepens, so does their complicated attraction to one another. But in a world where trust is a luxury, can they truly be allies-or are they destined to betray each other when the time comes? With enemies closing in from all sides and a city on the brink of war, Luca must decide what kind of leader he wants to be. Will he continue the brutal legacy of his family, or will he find a way to rewrite the rules and dismantle the corrupt empire he was born into? Shadow Serpents is a tale of power, passion, and survival, where loyalty is tested, and love can either be the greatest weapon or the deadliest downfall. In the world of the mafia, only the strongest survive-and the serpents will strike first.