1 CHAPTER 1 : The Preamble

"THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTAL MEETINGS BETWEEN SOULS" - God.

There are a variety of people all around the world and all are unique. Each one of us has different personalities, thoughts, favorites, talent, etc. There are rich, poor, middle class, people of different races, people of different religions, people of diverse cultures, people who speak different languages, people of different sexualities, and so on. Though we are divided based on these factors, we all are still normal humans. We cry during our birth and make others cry during death, this never gonna change. Nothing lasts long everything has its end. Demise has no partiality between genders. Every creature on this earth gonna leave one day, but might not know when. "So why don't we live without regrets and without judging others". But sadly we still live in a judgmental society where people judge without reason. The only medicine to this is either fight or ignorance. "FIGHT IF YOU ARE STRONG IGNORE IF YOU ARE NOT". Silence, smiles, and ignorance are the best answers to people who judge or hate without a reason. You might think, "How can I do that? .... I am almost done with the people and their expectations". The simple way to do this is loving and trusting yourself, no matter what. Self-love and self-trust make you stronger and also helps you to grow bigger in life.

This storyline is about two young adults studying at the same university, who come from totally contrasting family backgrounds and also have different personalities. Destiny made them lead their life alone in a completely different neighborhood. There is a wording that says 'love begins with a smile, but here in contrast 'love began with hate'. But how did this happen?? What attracted them despite the hatred between them?

Every soul on earth has its purpose. Some souls are destined to be together forever even after death. Their journey might have started even before birth. How would it be if a soul is traveling from past to present to find its true love? These are hard to imagine right.

These young boys left their families and moved to a new city to study hard and attain their dreams. But little did they know what is waiting there for them. It started right from day one.

This city was under the control of mafia leader Daemon Valentino around 45 years ago. Daemon Valentino was the chief of a mafia group 'Leninian Mafia' also known as 'deadly mafia of the 1970s'. They were engaged in gambling, loan sharking, drug trafficking, smuggling, contract killing, threatening and financial crime. They were strong and clever with their moves while indulging in crimes and they also had the supports of big heads. It was not a piece of cake for cops to catch the group and its chief. Cops were afraid of losing their lives. The city crime zone was entirely under their control during the early 70s and 80s.

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CHARACTERS PROFILE: VALENTINO FAMILY:-1. Daemon Valentino, 2. Lia Valentino, 3. Henry Valentino, 4. **Richard Valentino

JONES FAMILY:-1. Harry Jones, 2. Jennie Jones, 3. **Fedrick Jones

WILSON FAMILY:-1. Michael Wilson, 2. Meghan Wilson, 3. **Richard Wilson, 4. Andria Wilson

BROWN FAMILY:-1. Robert Brown, 2. Jessica Brown, 3. William Brown, 4. **Fedrick Brown, 5. Rosie Brown

LEAD ROLES :

RICHARD VALENTINO - He is the main lead and younger son of Mafia boss Daemon Valentino. He is 20 years old. He is in the faculty of arts and learning under distance education. He has one elder brother. Hard on the outside but soft on the inside. Hates his father Daemon Valentino. Loves and believes his mom more. Kind-hearted and caring. Handsome and cute. Has 3 best friends who love and care for him without considering his background. 180 cm tall, 55 kg, has pale skin, has light brown eyes, dimple smile, smooth black hair, and has a tattoo on the left hand. He is the kind of person who values true love and friendship. His fav saying is, "IF WE LOSE OUR LOVED ONES IT DOESN'T MEAN WE SHOULD ALSO DIE, ONE DAY OUR LIFE WOULD CHANGE AS WE WISH". His only love is his mom but still, he is craving for love. Who is going to replace his mom's spot after her??

FEDRICK JONES - He is a second main lead and only son of COP. He is 19 years old. He is in the faculty of architecture. He is an only child to his parents. Loves his mom and dad equally. Cute and innocent. Kind-hearted and loveable. Sensitive and a bit childish. Loves food and sleep. He can almost sleep the whole day ....hahaha. Has 2 best friends who protect him at any cost. He is 170 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, doe shaped and hazel eyes, light brown hair, and a bunny smile. No one can hate him. His fav saying is, "THINGS END, PEOPLE CHANGE, AND YOU KNOW WHAT? LIFE GOES ON". He is so innocent that he often believes whatever others say. Will anyone negatively make use of his innocence??

RICHARD WILSON - He is also the main lead and eldest son of WC ( Wilson Corporation ) CEO 'Michael Wilson'. He is 20 years old. He is in the faculty of engineering. He has a younger sister. Loves his mom moreover his dad. Friendly, kind-hearted, funny, sensitive, sometimes hot-headed, and clever. Handsome and muscular. He is friendly with others but has only three valuable best friends. He is 175 cm tall, 50 kg, has tanned skin, long black hair, deer-like eyes, dark brown eyeballs, A gummy smile, loves ear piercing, and has a tattoo on his left hand. Values his friends and loved ones more. His fav saying is, "DON'T STOP DREAMING JUST BECAUSE YOU HAD A NIGHTMARE". Does his hot-headedness change his life??

FEDRICK BROWN - The main lead and second son of doctor 'Robert Brown'. He is 20 years old. He is in the faculty of medicine. He has an elder brother and a younger sister. He has a strong personality. Sociable, funny, genius, practical, and helps others. He cares for people who care for him. He came out to his parents boldly that he is gay at 18. He has three best friends who are always by his side no matter what. He is soft towards his loved ones and hard towards his enemies. Handsome and manly. He is 175 cm tall, 52 kg, has pale skin, brown hair, almond eyes, light brown eyeballs, and a boxy smile. Trusts his family and friends more. His fav saying is, "BE YOUR MOON DURING YOUR DARK TIMES". Will he be successful in finding his love??

SUPPORT ROLES :

DAEMON VALENTINO - He is the head of the mafia gang 'Leninian Mafia'. The gang was initially formed by his father Lenin Valentino, after his death Daemon took his father's role and became its head. He was just 19 years when he started. He is soft only towards his family. Loves his elder son more. Trained in martial arts and skilled in crime planning. He was nicknamed as 'deadliest mafia boss of all time'. Never trusts anyone easily. He believes that people who lie and betray are worthless to live. He has links with international mobs and also with influential people. He is 185 cm tall, 55 kg, has tanned skin, almond eyes with amber eye color, light brown hair, has an ear and eyebrow piercing, has a tattoo on his neck and hands. He use to say that "A GANGSTER IS JUST A VICTIM WHOSE STORY HASN'T BEEN TOLD". Can he protect himself and his family using his power and money??

LIA VALENTINO - She is the wife of Daemon Valentino. Loves both her sons equally. Kind-hearted often worries about her husband and her elder son, sensitive, savior of the house. Always by the side of Richard no matter what. She is 170 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, smooth black long hair, and round eyes with light brown eye color. Clever, knows how to handle hard circumstances, and skilled martial artist. Her fav saying is, "BELIEVE YOUR CHILDREN, YOU NOT GONNA LOSE ANYTHING BY DOING SO".

HENRY VALENTINO - Eldest son of a mafia boss. Supports his father at all times. He is a member of the Leninian Mafia and also holds the right to become the leader of the gang after his father. His father's right-hand. Nicknamed as 'Young master'. He respects his mom and dad equally but often obeys his dad's orders. He joined the gang at the age of 18 and was home-schooled. He is 179 cm tall, 55 kg, has tanned skin, long light brown hair, almond eyes with light brown eye color, has ear piercing, and has a tattoo on his neck. He often use to say that "MONEY COMES BEFORE SYMPATHY EVEN IN DICTIONARY".

HARRY JONES - Fedrick's father and a newly transferred COP. He was newly transferred to the city for an undercover operation. Loves his family and also respects their decision. Overprotective towards his son. Loves a simple lifestyle. He is the best motivator as well as a role model for his son. He is 179 cm tall, 55 kg, has pale skin, black hair, doe-shaped eyes with hazel eye color, and strict but quite funny. Friendly towards his colleagues. Understandable, caring, protective, strong, and a good father. His fav saying is, "BE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST GIRLFRIEND AND BOYFRIEND".

JENNIE JONES - She is Fedrick's mother. Loves her son unconditionally and always remains as his backbone. Professional writer, loving, motivating person, Fedrick's look alike. She is 160 cm, 50 kg, has baby soft tanned skin, black long hair, almond eyes with black eye color, female activist. Her fav saying is, "JUST FIGHT FOR WHAT YOU WANT EVEN IF YOU STAND ALONE".

MICHAEL WILSON - He is CEO of WC ( Wilson Corporation ) and Richard Wilson's father. He established his corporate company at the age of 25. Always supports his son and daughter. Loves his daughter more .... hahaha. Overall he is a supportive, motivating, understanding, caring, and encouraging father. He is 170 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, light brown hair, round eyes with light brown eye color, and a gummy smile. His fav saying is, "NO ONE CAN BELIEVE IN YOU LIKE YOU BELIEVING IN YOURSELF".

MEGHAN WILSON - She is Richard Wilson's mom. She is a professional interior designer. Thoughtful person, friendly, understandable, loving, always thinks about her kid's happiness and a supportive wife. She is 168 cm tall, 45 kg, has pale skin, dark brown curly short hair, deer-like eyes with light brown eye color, and dimple smile. Her fav saying is, "RUN FOR YOUR DREAM, EVEN IF YOU FALL AND GET HURT".

ANDRIA WILSON - She is Richard Wilson's little sister. she is 17 years old and a high schooler. Happy virus and Wilson families little angel. Richard's happiness, angry bird, cute and funny sometimes, big foody, love fashion clothes and accessories, music lover. She is 165 cm tall, 45 kg, has clear tanned skin, dark brown long straight hair, almond eyes with light brown eye color, bunny smile, and a fashionista. Her fav saying is, "JUST LIVE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT REGRETS".

Dr. ROBERT BROWN - He is Fedrick Brown's father. He is a well-known heart surgeon in his city and owns a hospital. His son's role model and the best dad. Loves all of his children equally, nature lover, the best husband and he is not against any sexualities. He is 175 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, almond eyes with hazel eye color, black-trimmed hair, tattoo lover, and foody and series lover. His fav saying is, "NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM NO MATTER WHAT".

Dr. JESSICA BROWN - Fedrick Brown's mom. She is a well-known dietician. Loves her elder son more. Cares for her only little daughter. Always supports her baby boy Fedrick. Understanding wife. She often worries about her kids due to her busy schedule. 160 cm tall, 45 kg, has pale skin, almond eyes with light brown eye color, light brown short hair, fitness freak, active, goddess, of her house. Her fav saying is, "THREE IMPORTANT WORDS THAT YOU CAN SAY TO YOURSELF IS: YES I CAN".

WILLIAM BROWN - He is Fedrick Brown's elder brother. He is 25 years old. He is a professional and well-known product designer. His wife Lisa Jackson is also a professional product designer. He has a 3-year-old son, Jaden. Loves his brother and sister more than his parents. Best dad, lovely son, caring brother, supportive husband, spreads positive vibes around. He is 175 cm tall, 50 kg, has tanned skin, long black hair, loves casual wear, and is protective of his family. His fav saying is, "IGNORE NEGATIVITIES".

ROSIE BROWN - She is Fedrick Brown's little sister. She is 15 years old and a middle schooler. Funny, cute, chubby, sleeping beauty, her brother's little princess, loves cooking, series lover, values friendship, and always supports her loved ones. Her dream is to become an actress. He is 170 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, long curly black hair, round eyes with dark brown eye color, makeup lover, is good at academics, and gummy smile. Her fav saying is, "LOVE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT".

SIMON - He is Richard Wilson's best friend. Flirty, troublemaker, caring and supportive friend, hates dad jokes, sleeping beauty, foody, gamer and loves to be with friends. He is 175 cm tall, 50 kg, has pale skin, curly brown hair, ear piercing, upturned eyes, amber eye color and has a muscular body. He use to say, "I am a limited edition, because of my handsomeness".

BOBBY - He is Richard Wilson's second-best friend and Richard's happiness. Funny, father of dad jokes, cute, friendly, carefree, dumb, use to light up the moods, and protective friend. He is 174 cm tall, 50 kg, has light brown skin, trimmed light brown hair, almond eyes, brown eye color, and a toned body. "No one can survive without my dad jokes, you know ... hahaha ".

NICOLAS - He is Richard's third best friend and sometimes savage. Introvert, sometimes funny, cute, clever, thoughtful, overprotective, strong and muscular, and the only person who can cut off Bobby's dad jokes easily. He is 177 cm tall, 50 kg, has white skin, copper brown hair, round eyes, light brown eye color, and a toned body. "No one can survive after hearing Bobby's dad jokes, you know .... hahaha".

MARK - Fedrick Brown's best friend. Loves Fedrick more, like a brother. Guides him like his dad, takes care of him like mom. Always smiles, is the sunshine of his friend's squad, is cute, active, smart, a good teacher and learner, is a problem solver and savior of his group. He is 180 cm tall, 55 kg, has tanned skin, neutral Brown hair, deep-set eyes, light green eye color and has a thin body. "You can ask me anything, I make sure that I do whatever you say".

FELIX - Fedrick's best friend. Extrovert, funny, loves dancing and singing, friendly, loves his friends more, good at acting, always looking for girls and never gives up after a rejection ... I mean rejection after proposing a girl ..... hahaha." Hey, I heard about a transfer student .... I am very excited ..aha". "When did you start seeing boys?", asked Max jokingly. Felix looked at Max uncertainly. He is 177 cm tall, 50 kg, has tanned yellow skin, golden blonde hair, small eyes, dark brown eye color, and has a toned body.

MAX - Happy virus, always makes jokes but not dad jokes, the only person who can put Felix in a fix, series lover, prefers to be single, lovely, caring, understanding, loves himself more, sometimes savage. Nicknamed Fedrick's twin brother because of their similar appearance. "Let's all go out for lunch after the class, Felix will pay". "Why are you so mean to me always?", Felix asked in a whining manner. "Because I love to ", Max replied with a smirk. He is 179 cm tall, 55 kg, has pale skin, mild blackest brown hair, almond sharp eyes, hazel eyes, and a slightly muscular body.

*An untold character will be revealed gradually. The character holds a place in most of the chapters.*

MAIN SPOT :

LAKE OF THE WOODS -

'Lake of the woods' had been one of the most beautiful spots in the LA city during the age 1960s and 70s. This place was filled with tall yellow, orange, and red sugar maple trees on wet green patches of land and the atmosphere were convent quiet. The leaves of these trees are crispy and silk-soft. People visiting love to sit under these trees and gaze up at the lace of leaves and listen to caroling birds singing from the treetop. In autumn trees burn in bonfire red and sun flame gold. Its center part had a lake that was teardrop-silver in color and was shaped like a perfectly flat disc of metal. The lake was shrine still and duck-pond rounded. Speckled fish flip-flopping in the crystalline lake and an army of flies buzzed over the heart of the lake. Carved stone seats were seen scattered over the green landscape. A broad span of cloudless blue sky was slashed above it, making it appear like nature's amphitheater. The blue sky seemed to be engraved onto the pane clear lake. It gave a pleasant atmosphere to visitors. Its ambient was alike on that day too, but gradually it changed after the occurrence of the tragic event. It became a red zone and people started referring to it as a haunted lake area, death zone, cursed zone, etc. Gradually chit chat sounds of people disappeared, joyful screaming of kids were not heard, green grass and plants dried, paradise green land turned into an abandoned dry island. What would have happened?

"Nothing has changed for the past eight months. People are still discussing the incident that took place at woods a few months ago. They are horrified to even step into the zone. Still, there are lots of mysteries that are yet to be revealed. Cops are still investigating the mystery case. City people likely believe they would have found some shreds of evidence after a long investigation.

In April month a tragic event occurred at the heart of the LA city. This was an unexpected one. This changed the life of many even changed the whole city. What was that about?? That was a tragic act that shook the whole media and channels. Two dead bodies were found at the lake of the woods. The faces of the dead bodies were destroyed and their entire body has been found burnt. Cops had found that these are the bodies of Leninian Mafia head Daemon Valentino and his son Henry Valentino. This crime occurred a month after the sudden disappearance of his younger son Richard Valentino. Cops suspect that the offender of these two acts might be the same person. The investigation is still taking place. Where is Richard Valentino? who killed Daemon Valentino and his son Henry Valentino? Answers to these are yet to be found.", Mark was reading the article 'Mystery of woods' that was featured in 'The Times magazine' that was published on 25th December 1978 along with Max.

/ THIS IS THE 'INTRO' OF THE STORY AND THE CHARACTERS. THE MAIN STORY STARTS FROM CHAPTER TWO. DO READ THIS 'CHAPTER 1: THE PREAMBLE' TO LEARN ABOUT THE CHARACTERS IN DETAIL. /