beneath the shadows

### Characters

Maya: Maya is a 22-year-old college student, thoughtful, compassionate, and introverted. She is practical and independent, working part-time at a bookstore to support her studies and help her family. Despite her calm and quiet nature, Maya has an inner strength that gradually emerges as she is thrust into dangerous situations.

Adrian: Adrian is 28 years old, the heir to a powerful mafia family. He is cold, calculating, and exudes authority. Despite his hardened exterior, he is deeply protective of the people he cares about. Beneath his ruthless persona lies a man burdened by the weight of his family's criminal empire, something he never fully wanted but was born into.

Aldo: Aldo colombo is a straightforward, honest lawyer who accidentally gets entangled with Adrian's world. He is protective of his family, especially Maya, and tries his best to shield her from the dangers of his mistake.

Vincent: Vincent is the aging but powerful head of the Rossi crime family. He is a pragmatic leader, ruthless when necessary but also capable of deep loyalty and care for his family. He expects Adrian to follow in his footsteps without question.

Sana: Sana Acardi is Maya's outgoing, fiery best friend. She's loyal, quick-witted, and always ready to stand up for Maya. Sana is fiercely protective of her friend and becomes increasingly concerned as Maya gets involved with Adrian.

Dante Marino: Dante is the ruthless, cunning leader of a rival mafia group. He is ambitious, violent, and envious of the Rossi family's power. Dante is not afraid to play dirty to weaken his enemies and take over their territory

**Additional characters will appear as the story unfolds**

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