Venice Vice

d Rey Kenobi. Brush in hand, she added the finishing touches to a giant mural that adorned the wall of a sou

-blue roof. Next door, a bohemian-style building with colorful mosaics and whimsical statues stood, as if out of a dream.

a smug smile. Sal was a stocky man with gray hair tied back in a ponytail and a flashy H

voice. "This mural will attract a lot of cu

rred painting to express her feelings through colors and shapes. Howeve

king behind Rey. They were thin men with wild eyes, wearing blac

to the other, his eyes fixed on Rey

in there. Just look at those b

oise of the Venice Beach streets; the sound of cheerful street music m

of the danger lurking. When they were almost i

" he said in a

oks nice. I'

ming knife and the rough faces of the two men. Her instinct

voice shaking but firm. "I

aughed mo

e you going to do

avoiding the attack. She sprayed the man's face with paint, causing him to scream and

a weapon, spraying paint into the eyes and faces of the muggers. People around them began to notice

Without hesitation, Rey jumped over the souvenir tables that lined the street, pushing through the crowd of shocked tourists. She wasn't concerned about t

lley was dark and dirty, with trash strewn on the ground and the pungent smell of urine. Rey did not hesitate to follow them. She jumped onto a wooden box an

lley. The two snatchers ignored her. They opened the

door, she paused, taking a deep breath. She knew she was entering dangerous territory. The alley was quiet and dark,

the area beyond it, was known as the territory of Rider Snoke, a feared biker gang in the city. They controlled the dru

back down. She was determined to retrieve her bag, no matter the cost. With s

steps echoed in the narrow hallway, making her feel even more uncomfortable. She walked slowly, her hands feeling the rough wall beside her. In the distance, she heard a soft laugh, followed by the soun

e of the muggers said

ck.""You're pretty brave coming in he

s is our terr

she had made a mistake by following them here. She wa

f," Rey said, her voi

urs."The mug

are you going to

wolves surrounding their prey. Rey backed away slowl

, sweetie," one of the muggers said

e what we can

reached out and clawed at the man's face, making him scream and curse.The shorter mugger lunged at Rey, trying to grab her arm. Rey kicked him in the stomach

icks. However, the two muggers were stronger and more experienced. They managed to corner Rey against the wall, and o

tie," the taller mug

get what y

y to disarm Rey. Rey closed h

them stumble back. A large black motorcycle stopped at the entrance of the alley, its engine roaring like a wild animal. On top of

an said, his voice

inning to creep into their hearts. They knew the sound of tha

ter mugger whispered