Crooks Stories

En un mundo que idolatra la fuerza de los Viltrumitas y la disciplina de los Guardianes, la supervivencia es, en realidad, un juego de azar. No importa cuánto entrenes o qué tan noble sea tu corazón si la carta que sacas es la equivocada en el momento en que un viltrumita decide que ya no eres útil. Tu existencia es una anomalía que ni siquiera Cecil Stedman puede cuantificar. Tener 200 habilidades a tu disposición, pero el destino decide cuál entregarte cada vez que cierras el puño. Puedes ser un dios capaz de detener un asteroide o un civil indefenso con un truco de salón, y esa incertidumbre es lo único que te mantiene un paso por delante de quienes intentan controlarte.

Introduction – By Mathew J. Mari I have been a criminal defense lawyer in New York City for 34 years, specializing in organized crime cases. Like Joe Bruno, I was born in New York City's Little Italy. Also, like Joe Bruno, I lived in Knickerbocker Village for more than three decades. Our neighborhood was filled with unforgettable characters, most of whom were criminals, and many of whom were in the Mafia. Joe got to meet and see many famous criminals during his years in Little Italy (in the 6th Ward), and in Knickerbocker Village (in the 4th Ward). It is no surprise to me that Joe was fascinated not only with the mafia characters, but with the entire history of Lower Manhattan, and New York City in general. Joe Bruno's book, “ Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks and Other Creeps-Volume 1- New York City" is a composite of characters and events, that weaves the denizens of New York City's underworld with the rich history of New York City, from the early 1800's, through the early 1900's. Although Italian-American criminals are covered, this is not just another Italian mafia book. The book covers the Jewish gangsters as well (who truly were the pioneers of organized crime) and the Irish gangs, who were one of the first ethnic groups to run the New York City rackets. Joe even presents a few "lady gangsters" too. Most of all, “ Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks and Other Creeps-Volume 1- New York City" is easy to read. The short-chapter format is a stroke of genius. It is interesting, informative, entertaining, and to the point. You won't be bored reading it. Joe Bruno has hit the mark in presenting Old New York the way it really was. Rough and bloody!

Like The Don said, "Buy this book, or I'll make you an offer you can't refuse." "Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks, and Other Creeps - Volume 2- New York City" is not a continuation of "Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks, and Other Creeps - Volume 1- New York City," but rather a complement to Volume I. Volume 2 starts in the time period of the early 1820's, and ends in the mid 1900's. This is not a book about nice people. This is a book about the lowest forms of life ever to walk the face of the earth: Mafioso, murderers, con artists, prostitutes, base street thugs, crooked politicians; people who do deliciously decadent things to other people, as easily as stepping on a roach . The exception is New York City Detective Joseph Petrosino, who took on the vicious Black Hand, but lost his life in Sicily because he wasn't exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer. "Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks, and Other Creeps - Volume 2- New York City" is not for everyone. But if you enjoy reading about people who are so unaffected about what they do, they can eat a hot roast beef sandwich minutes after slitting some poor guy's throat, this book is definitely for you. Take a deep breath, fire up your Kindle, and enjoy. There are worse ways to spend $.99.

This topical limerick (chain) briefly describes the dream of one of V.P.'s daughters.

This Book is dedicated to the novel "Of Mice and Men"

Zahlia's garden is how she deals with the difficulties following her and her fellow Crooks' release from Banishment. Might it be the first step towards integrating with other Skireans?

What if crooks had a reason behind why they steal? What if they are forced to? What if it is the only way to survive? What if it is the only to save their lives and their families? What if because of the new security systems people could start dying?

Series Description: Dive into the gripping world of financial crime investigation with Mary Bass, a formidable Forensic Accountant and Senior Level Data Scientist who is also a small part of the entertainment industry. Mary has starred on the A&E Network in the groundbreaking reality show, "Inmate To Roommate", alongside her fiancé, William Steel (Bill), which instantly soared to the top of the ratings, week after week. Mary is also a regular contributor on TMZ Live! Join Mary Bass as she fearlessly traverses the globe to uncover large-scale financial crimes in dangerous places and fight for justice. In her debut publication, which there exists a companion multi-part docuseries, Mary exposes California corruption, the shocking truth behind a corrupt public relations firm in New York, in collusion with David Schwartz, attorney for Michael Cohen. Through meticulous research and unwavering determination, Mary reveals the depths to which these fraud perpetrators will sink, including their exploitation of her and their orchestration of a heinous attack on her client, David Michael Reinhardt, who languishes in a California prison, wrongfully convicted and truly innocent. Join Mary on her quest to shed light on corruption, increase public awareness, and ensure public safety. Mary can be reached at: DrMaryBass@gmail.com

Roger 'Rain' Archer and Tibbs 'Wind' Malone become super-human liaison officers for the Sacramento police department after being forced to graduate from superhuman training. They got caught hanging out with those Darfurian kids again... Masters of the Wind (bullet-dodging) and the Rain (super-accurate shooting) , they fight for truth, justice and the last slice of pizza. They must contend with a skeptical public, skeptical police force, and the demands of their trainer, elite Darfurian superhuman Master Soad. Will they be the heroes the city needs? Will they get fired before payday? Tune in and find out... To find out why they were forced to graduate, read the short story at my website here. https://www.stephenalexanderwriting.net/nocleanhands/

Refer to the title, but no really, this is just ideas I get when I read fanfic. Sometimes its something cute I thought of, or something that annoys me about the fanfic. I also never see fanfics with perseverance SOULs (which I like to think I am, soo uhh, yeah-)

Of Mice and Men meets Brokeback Mountain 😳😈

One Day, I'll Save Myself Spin-Off. What would happen if you reincarnated into a human on the surface? Anti-harem, Dee is the villain who has been taken care of (by either Save My Self You or the skeletons in the mansion), and lots of groveling. Soulmates are a thing, not that you're too keen on that. Shorter chapters because I'm exhausted. Drabble-like. Mostly linear.