Rain poured down as Teddy and Kane crouched behind an old building, watching the dimly lit street ahead. They were near one of Teddy's mother's old haunts, a bar where her goons were known to gather. Teddy's heart pounded as he scanned the area, hoping someone inside had answers he could use.
"Ready?" Kane whispered, glancing at him.
Teddy nodded. They slipped into the bar through a side entrance, immediately blending with the shadows. The place was packed with the kinds of men Teddy had learned to spot a mile away—street enforcers and smugglers, the sort his mother relied on. At the back sat Darius, an old associate of hers, nursing a drink with his feet propped up.
Teddy and Kane moved quickly, slipping into seats nearby, close enough to hear Darius's slurred grumbling about Teddy's mother, calling her "a shark with no conscience." As Darius rambled on, Teddy felt the pieces coming together. His mother wasn't just in control—she was feared. Her influence extended everywhere, and Darius hinted that she had backup plans, secret allies, and far-reaching connections that no one would expect.
Eventually, Darius left, staggering out into the rain. Teddy glanced at Kane, a fire blazing in his eyes. "She's got a network, Kane. If we want to bring her down, we'll have to tear it apart piece by piece."
They spent the next hours on the streets, tracing Darius's words back to warehouses and meeting spots, places where his mother's allies could be hiding secrets or supplies. Every step brought Teddy closer to the truth, and every discovery fueled his determination. But he also felt the weight of his actions—each revelation confirmed just how dangerous his mother had become.
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The Whispers of 4th District
ActionWhispers of the 4th District follows the harrowing journey of Tavon "Teddy" Williams, a young man from a rough neighborhood in 2074, who seeks revenge after the brutal murder of his beloved uncle, Marlon. With limited access to advanced technology a...
