Chapter 1: Blood Oath
The city of Gravemont never rests. Neon lights flicker over broken streets, and every corner belongs to a gang. Survival here isn't about right or wrong—it's about strength and loyalty.
In an abandoned train station, two boys face each other. James Carter, sharp-eyed and determined, grips a shard of glass. Across from him stands his closest friend, Ethan Cole, quieter but just as restless.
> James: "We don't bow to anyone. We take our own path."
Ethan: "No matter what, brotherhood comes first."
They slice their palms and clasp hands. Blood mixes with rainwater dripping from the ceiling. A blood oath is made.
But in Gravemont, promises are tested in fire.
Engines roar outside. Headlights flood the station. The rival gang—the Crown—arrives, led by their ruthless young leader, Ryder Hale. His men step forward, chains rattling, ready to crush anyone who resists.
> Ryder: "This city belongs to the Crown. Kneel… or bleed."
James doesn't flinch. He snatches up a rusted pipe, standing his ground. Ethan hesitates, fear flickering in his eyes.
The fight breaks out—pipes against chains, fists against concrete. Sparks light the darkness as the first battle begins.
In that storm of violence, one truth becomes clear:
The war between the Chains and the Crown has begun.
And the blood oath James and Ethan swore tonight… may either bind them forever or tear them apart.