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Achilles Heel

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Genre: Mafia Romance, Mafia ThrillerTrope: Chasing her back, Second chance, Kidnapped, Contract marriage.Theme: Love, Revenge, Forgiveness, Hatred, Strife, Betrayal.Setting: The story is set in a fake European city that lives on underground crime and gang influence. The mood is nasty, filled with risk and power games. Edward Mack, the male lead, works from his opulent home and private lands, where deals are made, and enemies are removed. Faith Robert, the female lead, lives a simple life until she is thrown into the chaos of Edward’s world.Blurb: Faith Robert, a soft-spoken woman with a seemingly ordinary life, accidentally becomes involved in the dangerous world of crime when she crosses paths with Edward Mack, a strong mob boss with a secret Achilles heel his failure to trust anyone. Forced into a contract marriage with Edward, Faith must handle his cold, calculated world while guarding her heart. But as secrets emerge, Faith learns that hidden power lies beneath her seemingly weak appearance. Edward’s enemies lurk in the shadows, and a dangerous villain wants payback, putting them both at risk. In a world where trust is a currency and betrayal lurks at every corner, Faith must find a way to live and open the love kept deep within Edward’s guarded heart. But will they both make it out alive?Marcus (Edward’s Lieutenant)Role: Trusted by Edward but later proven to be a spy working with Victor Moretti. His deception shocks Edward and drives the story's major conflict.Physical Description: Broad-shouldered with short, cut hair and a scar across his cheek. His fearsome body is matched by his serious, no-nonsense face.Lila (Faith’s Best Friend)Role: Provide mental support to Faith, helping her stay grounded during her move into Edward’s dangerous world.Physical Description: Curvy with bright red hair and fun blue eyes. Her warm smile contrasts her bold, stylish style, often wearing bright colours.1. ExpositionSetting: The story opens in a modern European city, filled with the glamour of high society but shadowed by the eerie presence of underground crime. The busy city skyline contrasts with dark alleys, hinting at the secrets hidden beneath its surface.Faith Robert: She’s a young woman trying to protect her younger brother, Tom Robert, who has gotten into trouble with dangerous people. Faith works as a waitress, quietly suffering life’s trials. She comes across as innocent, fragile, and somewhat out of place in the city’s high-end world.Edward Mack: Introduced as a powerful mob boss who rules the criminal underworld with a hard hand. Edward is scary, cunning, and feared by many. His cold, methodical nature is driven by a past deception, which left him mentally scarred. He rules his kingdom through fear but privately fights with loneliness and doubt.Victor Moretti: Edward's old friend turned bitter foe. Victor's betrayal years ago caused Edward to become the cruel boss he is now. Victor is cunning, and he holds a grudge, privately planning to take everything Edward values. 2. Inciting IncidentFaith’s Brother in Danger: Faith learns that her brother, Tom, is in heavy debt to Edward Mack’s mob. Unable to return the money, Tom’s life is on the line. Desperate to save him, Faith tries to deal with Edward.Faith’s Offer: In a desperate plea, she offers herself as collateral in return for her brother’s life. Edward, attracted by her bravery and fragility, agrees to her proposal, but under one condition: Faith must marry him and live under his protection until the debt is paid off. This marriage is more of a contract, a cold agreement that pulls Faith into Edward's dangerous world.3. Rising Action: Faith is thrown into a world of wealth, power, and danger. Though Edward looks cold and controlled, Faith starts to see hints of weakness in him. She starts to understand that his cold attitude covers a man who has been deeply hurt in the past.Edward’s Inner Conflict: Edward too is influenced by Faith’s presence. He battles between his controlling nature and the new feelings she stirs within him. His desire to protect her grows, though he refuses to recognize his mental dependence on her.Victor’s Plot Deepens: Victor sees Faith as Edward’s weakness – his “Achilles Heel.” He plans to kidnap Faith and use her to destroy Edward. Victor manipulates Marcus, one of Edward’s most trusted men, making him into a spy within Edward’s ranks. Marcus gives Victor private information, making Edward exposed.4. Climax Faith is Kidnapped: Victor’s plan emerges. He successfully abducts Faith, keeping her hostage to lure Edward into a trap. Edward is left reeling, understanding how much Faith has come to mean to him. His biggest fear – his weakness – has been revealed.5. Falling Action: After a brutal fight, Edward manages to outsmart Victor and Marcus, but not without the mental and physical scars to show for it. 6. DenouementDespite all the danger and chaos, Faith decides to stay with Edward.

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