under the city shadows
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  • Reads 104
  • Votes 12
  • Parts 7
  • Time 23m
Ongoing, First published Sep 23, 2023
Mature
In the heart of a city steeped in darkness, investigative journalist Nina Russo embarks on a perilous quest for truth. When a cryptic lead draws her to a murder scene tied to thе enigmatic Marino crime family, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets, deceit, and a past that refuses to stay buried. With Detective Marco Rossi as both an ally and adversary, and the menacing enforcer Vinnie Morelli lurking in the shadows, Nina's relentless pursuit of answers unravels a tapestry of intrigue, danger, and redemption. "Under The City shadows" is a gripping tale where every step deeper into the abyss reveals that the most elusive truths are oftеn concealеd in the darkest corners.
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