In an alternate universe known as Earth 2482, three extraordinary mutants come together to form the X-Men, a team dedicated to protecting both mutantkind and humanity. Morphina, a powerful shapeshifter with the potential to copy other mutants' powers, emerges as the group's visionary leader. Alongside her are Tempus, a mutant with unparalleled control over time, and Xavier Turner, known as The Animator, who can bring his drawings to life. United by their shared goal of fostering peace and understanding between mutants and humans, they establish the X-Men.
Their mission begins with the recruitment of other like-minded mutants, each bringing unique abilities to the team. Together, they combat threats from both anti-mutant forces and rogue mutants, striving to create a world where all can coexist harmoniously. As they face various challenges, the bonds between the founding members strengthen, and their leadership inspires future generations of mutants to join the cause. The formation of the X-Men marks the beginning of a new era on Earth 2482, where hope and unity stand against the tide of prejudice and conflict.
A ragtag gang of teens teams up with a neighboring girl gang when a major cartel moves into town, threatening their families, their turf, and the community they've worked so hard to protect.
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Cash West formed the Seven 20s - a gang of six overzealous teens with guns - to keep his tiny, crime-infested town in nowhere California safe. His methods are unorthodox and frankly illegal, but the town loves his Robin Hood heroics. However, the gang gets more than they bargained for when the Mendoza cartel rolls into town, determined to knock them off the map. As the threat hits closer to home, Cash has no choice but to team up with his ex-girlfriend Tiana's neighboring girl gang, the Hearts of Spades. Soon allies become enemies, families get trapped in the crossfire, and romance brews as Cash fights to unravel a massive conspiracy that puts everyone that matters to him at risk. When the stakes are life and death, will the gangs be able to overcome an enemy more powerful than any of them could have predicted?
Book One of The Seven Twenties Series
Content and Trigger Warning: contains violence, drug use, mentions of domestic abuse, and mature themes.