LUCKY LEROY

In the heyday of his youth. Leroy 'Lucky' Callahan served as a the premier boogeyman of the Syndicate—Brinehaven's largest and most influential illicit organization. As a mundane in a city filled with occult oddities and arcane abilities, he carved out a name for himself by making victims out of the untouchables; fighting thaumaturgy with gunsmoke and snuffing out incantations with garrote wire. After a tenure of assassinations spanning most of his adult life, he threw away everything he'd learned to become for the sake of a woman: for a love that made it all worth it. Years after his retirement into civilian life, however, circumstance born of tragedy forces Leroy back to the field to find answers, only this time, without the backing of the criminal empire that fostered his talents.Armed with only old habits and guided by grit, Leroy upends the corners of the Commonwealth in a blood-soaked pursuit. Set in the BRINEHAVEN universe, this is a stand-alone novella that serves as a supplement to the mainline story, set roughly 10 years prior to the current events. While reading the main story is not necessarily required, it is very strongly encouraged. Likewise, reading this novella is not required for the main story but does provide further insights and explorations into one of its central characters.WHAT TO EXPECT:- A morally questionable anti-hero lead, one who crosses the line more often than not- An exploration of revenge and grief - A mission framed by Brinehaven's criminal underbelly - An urban fantasy setting in a fictional microstate between the US & Canada, circa 1980s- Street-level occult/arcane abilities mixed with gunfights, artificed trinkets, and gritty brawlsChapters typically range from 1,600-4,500 words (+/-). Chapters will follow a special one-week release schedule until this novella is concluded. *LUCKY LEROY is posted exclusively on RoyalRoad. If you are reading it elsewhere, it is an unauthorized and stolen copy.© 2025 CR0WSULL. All rights reserved.