The Gutter Mage

Gritty, magical, and crackling with neon fury, this isn’t about saving the world. It’s about surviving it. They say you can’t fight crime with self-loathing and bad decisions. Alex’s plan? Prove them wrong with unstable magic, a sweet trench coat, and zero emotional stability. When the gangs came for his grandad, Alex fought back with fists, fear, and magic he barely understood. He’s not a hero. He’s just a stubborn, broken kid with a death wish and a handful of runes that might blow up in his face. Feared by gangs. Hunted by cops. Worshipped by no one. They call him the Gutter Mage, protector of the hopeless and hazard to himself. But in a city that’s already rotting, maybe that’s what saving it takes. He's not a Hero. He's just had enough. What to expect: 5 uploads per week!  Street-Level Vigilante Tragic Backstory Magic System – Soft No System / No LitRPG Slow Burn (Character Growth) Modern Setting Crime & Gangs Underdog Protagonist Magic vs Technology Mentally Struggling Protagonist Emotional Trauma Mystery / Conspiracy Elements Social Decay / Dystopian Neighbourhood