The Pretzel-Benders

In the shadowy depths of San Francisco's criminal underworld, and in the discreet macabre underbelly of its sibling across the Bay Bridge, Berkeley, a storm is brewing.

Little known for unfettered homicide, the body count in Berkeley is about to spike when Joseph, the accountant of San Francisco's leading crime queen, Ma, arrives in town in pursuit of refuge with her henchmen trailing his shadow.

The matter of retrieval, however, will prove less than elementary for Ma's accomplices when a singular Berkeley local finds her path colliding with theirs to disastrous effect. All the while, one of Ma's once-loyal servants attempts her escape from her life as a modern sex slave, likely leaving the lives of her abettors and aggressors altered with devastating finality.

Fate, luck, and cold meticulous plotting will spark chaos as the days unfold, delivering joy to the fortunate few and despair to the many caught in the crossfire. In this gripping tale of twisted loyalties and familial bonds, the dark underbellies of San Francisco and Berkeley converge in a chilling showdown with devastating consequences.

Brace yourself for a journey where freedom comes at a price, and few emerge unscathed.