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GANGSTER PARADISE DEJA-VU

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Chapter 1 - The streets of paradise

Will's eyes scanned the streets of Paradise City, his mind racing with possibilities. Growing up in this urban jungle, he knew every alleyway, every corner, every hidden spot. He knew the rules, the players, and the game. And he was ready to make his move.

As he walked down 5th Street, the sound of the city surrounded him, the engines of cars humming, the chatter of pedestrians, the sound of sirens in the distance. Will felt alive,...Wills thoughts drifted back to his childhood, growing up in a single-parent household,his mum working multiple jobs to make ends meet, he promised himself never to be held back by circumstances.

As he approached the local hangout, a dilapidated building on the corner of 5th and Main. He pushed open the creaky door, and a bell above it rang out.

"Yo, what's good Will?" Tony asked, nodding' in respect.

"Ain't nothin' much, Tony," Will replied, his eyes scanning the room. "Just here to make some moves, ya feel me?"

Maya, the queen bee, looked up from her phone, her eyes narrowing "What kinda moves you planning Will?"

Will smiled, his confidence soaring "I'ma take what's mine, Maya. I'ma run this city."

Lil' G, the youngin looked up to Will with wide eyes. "Word, Will? You gon' be the boss?"

Will nodded, his mind made up. "Yeah, I'ma be the boss. And ain't nobody gon' stop me."

As Will's words hung in the air, the room fell silent. Tony nodded in approval, while Maya raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. Lil'G looked like he was ready to follow Will to the ends of the Earth

Just then the door bragged open. dust filled the room, and a tall lean figure walked in dressed in a long black coat ,with a stick of cigarette in his mouth His name was Kareem, and he was the current and most viscous kingpin of paradise city....

"Well, well, well" Kareem said as he walks towards Will and puff a smoke of cigarette in his face. His voice deep and full of sarcasm "Look what we got here. The youngin thinks he's ready to take my throne"

Will stood tall his eyes locked on Kareem. " I ain't thinking nothin, Kareem! Im knowin, And I'm coming for you" Will said with a fierce look

Kareem chuckled, a cold glint in his eye. "We'll see about that ,boy! You're in over your head"

And with that, he turned and walked out, leaving Will and the crew wondering what he had planned.

As the were stepping out of the Crib, Will's phone buzzed in his pocket, he pulled it out and saw a text from an unknown number

"You think you're ready for the throne, Will? Meet me at the warehouse at midnight if you wanna see what it means to be King"

Will's heart raced as he showed the text to Tony and Maya, "What have I gotten my self into"? He wondered

Will's mind was racin' as he tried to figure out who sent the text. He showed it to Tony and Maya, but they were just as clueless.

"Maybe it's a trap," Tony said, his brow furrowed with concern.

"Maybe it's an opportunity," Maya countered, her eyes sparkling with intrigue.

Will nodded, his gut telling him to take the chance. "I'ma go. Whoever it is, they might be able to help me take down Kareem."

Tony and Maya exchanged a skeptical look, but they knew better than to try to stop Will when he made up his mind.

At midnight, Will made his way to the old warehouse on the outskirts of Paradise City. The building loomed above him, its windows like empty eyes starin' back.

He took a deep breath and stepped inside, his heart pounding in his chest.

The warehouse was dark and deserted, except for a figure waiting in the shadows.

"Who are you?" Will called out, his voice echoing off the walls.

The figure stepped forward, revealin' a woman with piercing green eyes and skin like smooth chocolate.

"My name is Naomi," she said, her voice husky. "And I'm here to make you an offer you can't refuse."

Will's instincts were screamin' at him to be careful, but his curiosity got the better of him.

"What kinda offer?" he asked, taking a step closer.

Naomi smiled, her eyes glintin' with somethin' like mischief.

"Let's just say it's a chance to take your rightful place as king of Paradise City."

And with that, she turned and disappeared into the shadows, leaving Will wondering what he'd just gotten himself into.

Will's mind was racing as he tried to process what Naomi had just said. Rightful place as king? What did she mean?

He took off after her, his feet echoing off the walls as he chased her through the dark and dusty warehouse. dodging and weaving through crates and boxes.

Finally, she stopped in front of a door hidden behind a stack of old pallets. She turned to face him, a sly smile spreadin' across her face.

"Ready to see the truth, Will?" she asked, her eyes glinting with a knowing light.

Will nodded, his heart poundin' in his chest.

Naomi pushed open the door, revealing a room filled with rows of computer screens and surveillance equipment. Will's eyes widened as he took in the scope of the operation.

"What is this?" he breathed.

Naomi chuckled. "This, Will, is the nerve center of Paradise City. And with this, you can control it all."

Suddenly, the screens flickered to life, showin' images of Kareem's operation. Will's eyes scanned the screens, takin' in the scope of Kareem's empire.

But then, one screen caught his eye. A live feed of his mother's house, with Kareem's goons waiting outside.

Will's heart stopped. "What's goinv on?" he growled.

Naomi just smiled. "Looks like Kareem's made his move. Your mother's in danger, Will. And you're the only one who can save her."

Will's world went dark as he charged towards the door, ready to take on Kareem and his goons. But as he reached for the handle, Naomi's voice stopped him cold.

"Wait, Will. There's something you should know..."

And with that, everything went black