by Tamal
Experience a unique fusion of Mexican Folklore and Industrial Steampunk. In a world where ancient gods demand blood interest, one man must survive the ultimate debt. [Synopsis] Spanish steel wasn't the only thing that conquered these lands; it was the pacts made in the dark. In a 1905 Mexico where the steam of engines chokes the streets and the Breath of Mictlán fuels the machines, the Empire stands upon a hierarchy of blood and divine contracts. Dante Mondragón, the last heir of a fallen lineage, survives as a pariah at the Academy of Alchemical Combat, carrying a debt that isn't his. Bound to a gold coin that always returns to his hand and stalked by the shadow of the Charro Negro—an entity as seductive as it is lethal—Dante must navigate a world of Mexican Steampunk and Porfirian Fantasy. In a court of vipers where ancient gods collect interest in souls, he will learn a bitter truth: In the game of contracts, you don't win with honor. You win by surviving the collector. [Author’s Note] Hi everyone! I’m a Spanish-speaking author bringing this story to a global audience. While the plot, world-building, and characters are 100% my own, I am using AI tools to ensure the English translation is as polished and professional as possible for you all. Hope you enjoy the ride!
