All Chapters of Warbound: Rise of the Street General: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
15 chapters
Chapter 1: The Ghost Doesn’t Rise
Enzo "Ghost" Dalca stood over the body of Damon Rourke, his mentor and the man who had taught him how to survive and gain power. Blood pooled around them, soaking the cold concrete floor of the dark warehouse. His heart raced and his breath was shallow as he realised that this wasn't just a death. This was a betrayal."Shit," Enzo said in a voice that was barely above a whisper as he crouched next to the body. Damon's face, which had once been proud, now looked broken, and his eyes were blankly staring up at the cracked ceiling. The city and all of his loyalties weighed heavily on Enzo's chest. He wasn't meant to be here. He wasn't supposed to be the one with the knife. But somehow, they had planned it all out.Enzo's heart raced faster when he heard distant sirens break the silence. He tightened his grip on the cold metal of his gun, but it didn't last long. A bullet hit the wall next to him and knocked him back with the force of the impact."Move!" a voice yelled from the dark.Enzo
Chapter 2: Blood in the Water
Enzo stumbled into the dark alley, his heart still racing from the close call. He ducked into a small doorway, and the heavy door closed behind him with a soft click. The cold of the night stuck to his skin, but he didn't care. The air tasted like danger was coming.Serena Voss was inside, facing away from him, and the light from her laptop screen lit up her face in the dark room. She didn't look up when he came in, but the tension in the room made it clear she knew he was there."You are late," she said, her voice a mix of dry humour and something darker.Enzo didn't answer right away; he looked around the room. There were papers, old files, and computer screens all over the place. He finally said, "I didn't think you would be alive." His voice was steady, even though he was feeling a lot of chaos inside. "I thought I was done with you."Serena turned slowly, and her cold, calculating eyes met his. "Ghost, you're not so lucky. You're in deeper than you think, and I'm the only one who
Chapter 3: Betrayal at Dawn
Enzo's heart raced as the cold steel of Bianca Rourke's gun pressed against his chest and bit through his shirt. Her face was a mask of rage, her eyes were sharp, and her jaw was tight. The room was full of tension, and every breath they took echoed in the quiet."Make a move, and I'll kill you right here," Bianca said, her voice steady but full of venom. The poison wasn't just for Enzo; it was for everyone who had let her down. She didn't have to say anything. He could see the truth in her eyes.Enzo didn't blink, and his own eyes were dark and unreadable. "You think you can kill me?" After all I've done for you? His words were full of anger, but he was really thinking. Every step was a risk."Do you think I care about your loyalty, Ghost?" She shot back, her lips curling into a bitter smile. "You've been lying to me like everyone else."The air between them was full of static. Bianca was a woman who only knew one thing: power. Enzo now knew for sure that this was not a personal atta
Chapter 4: Allies in the Dark
Enzo's knuckles turned white as he held on to the table. The dim light above him flickered, making long shadows in the room. Serena was not there. Taken. The clock had started ticking when she went missing. Matteo Rossini was getting closer to getting her, and every second that passed brought Enzo closer to losing her and his chance for revenge.Bianca's voice broke the silence. "We can't wait any longer," she said. She stood by the window and looked out at the streets below. "Ghost, Rossini's men are looking for you right now. They'll be trying to find a way to get to you.Enzo's jaw tightened. He couldn't let that happen. Not right now. Not after all that. He had made mistakes, but he wasn't going to make another one by waiting for Rossini to come to him."Then we make our move," Enzo said, his voice sharp and sure. He was already thinking about plans and strategies. But the city was a war zone, and he knew that Rossini's close friends were hard to reach unless they could find a way
Chapter 5: The Price of Power
Enzo stood in the middle of Rossini's compound, and the room was full of tension. The walls, which used to be strong and safe, now felt like a trap. Matteo Rossini, the man who had planned Damon's death and controlled every move in this war, stood across from him.Rossini's smirk made me mad, like a man who knew he had already won. "You thought you could get me down, Enzo? You were never anything more than a piece on my board. His voice was cold, but his eyes showed that he was having fun. "Damon was weak, but you... you were always helpful."Enzo's fists were tight, and his body shook with rage. Every fight he had fought and every step he had taken had brought him to this point. But Rossini's words hurt more than any blow. A pawn."You killed him," Enzo said, stepping forward. "You killed Damon to get in charge." And you thought you could just leave it behind?Rossini shrugged, as if the death of a man who had once been his equal didn't matter. "It's a dog-eat-dog world, Ghost. You s
Chapter 6: Broken Alliances
As Enzo walked back and forth in the small, dark room, his mind raced. The weight of betrayal hung over him like a cold fog. Serena, the only person he could trust, had teamed up with Luca Moretti, one of his most dangerous enemies. His fingers gripped the edge of the desk tighter, and the wood broke under his grip.He couldn't make sense of it. The alliance and the shared goal of taking down Rossini that they had fought for were all lies. She had always been working with Moretti.His voice was very low, like a whisper. "She used me the whole time."Bianca looked at him from across the room, her eyes as cold and calculating as always. "Do you really think you're the first one to be betrayed, Ghost?" She stepped forward and spoke sharply. "Welcome to the real world." You either play to win or get played in this game.Enzo turned to look at her, and his face was hard. "I didn't think it would be Bianca."Bianca's lips curled up into a smile. "Of course you didn't. But it doesn't matter
Chapter 7: A Devil’s Bargain
The alley that was dark smelt like oil and rot. The sound of Enzo's boots hitting the wet pavement echoed loudly in the otherwise quiet night. He was confused, torn between his desire for revenge and the dark, unavoidable truth that he would have to walk a fine line to win this war. Carmela Santillo was waiting for him in the dark, and the flickering streetlamp made her figure hard to see."You're here," she said, her voice smooth but cold, with a businesslike tone. "I knew you'd come around."Enzo stopped a few feet away from her, his face tense and his eyes narrowed. He couldn't trust her; he didn't trust her. But there was no way to avoid the truth. Luca Moretti had to fall, and Carmela was the only way to go.Enzo said, "You've got your weapons," his voice full of doubt. "But why should I trust that you'll do what you say? Your loyalties change all the time.Carmela smiled, but it wasn't a warm smile. "You're right to be careful. But right now, we both want the same thing: Moretti
Chapter 8: Blood Feud
Enzo looked out over the city from the roof, where the cold wind pulled at his coat. He was shaken to his core by Bianca's betrayal. She had been more than just a friend; she was the one he had turned to when everything else had gone wrong. Now, she had turned her back on him and sided with Carmela Santillo and the very people Enzo had worked so hard to bring down.There was a bad taste in his mouth. He had seen betrayal before, but not like this. Not from someone who had been there for him through everything. The loss wasn't just a matter of strategy; it felt personal, like a wound that wouldn't heal.Bianca's voice broke the silence. "I thought you would be here." Enzo didn't look at her. She was right behind him, and even without saying anything, it was clear she was there."Bianca, what do you want?" Enzo's voice was steady, but it had a sharp edge to it. He kept his eyes on the city below.Bianca said in a sharp voice, "I want you to understand." "This isn't personal. It's about
Chapter 9: The Ghost Rises
Enzo's eyes opened for a moment, and the world around him was spinning. Pain was coming from every inch of his skin, and his body felt like it had been hit with a sledgehammer. The cold concrete floor under him seemed to suck the heat out of his bones. The chains on his wrists felt familiar, and they made him panic.Luca Moretti stood in front of him and watched with cold, calculating eyes as Enzo tried to sit up. Enzo's blood boiled when he saw how smug Luca looked. Luca didn't just want power anymore; he wanted to humiliate people. And Enzo was his prize."Ghost, you really thought you could beat me?" Luca leaned in closer and sneered, his breath hot and full of anger. "The Ghost is dead." You're just a memory that's fading.Enzo's mind raced as he gritted his teeth and tried to ignore the pain in his muscles. He was on the edge, both mentally and physically, but his will to live had always been stronger than the pain.Enzo said in a hoarse voice, "I'm not done yet," through clenche
Chapter 10: The Price of Power
Every second that passed, the crown felt heavier. Enzo Dalca stood on the balcony and looked out over Havencroft. His hands were resting on the cold metal railing. The city was dark and spread out in front of him. He won. Carmela Santillo, Bianca Rourke, and anyone else who tried to stop him had fallen. But the taste of victory was bitter, like ash in his mouth.Serena's voice broke through his thoughts: "You did it, Ghost." She walked quietly out to the balcony to join him, her presence as quiet and dangerous as ever. "You're in charge of the city."At first, Enzo didn't say anything. He looked out at the skyline and thought about what he saw. It felt like a Pyrrhic victory. The price was always power. He had killed for it, lied for it, and now he had it. But what was left of him?"Is it worth it?" Enzo asked in a low voice, so low that it was hard to hear over the noise of the city. "What's the point of having it all if you've already lost everything you wanted?"For a brief moment,