The Night I Faced a Dangerous Name
Half the city fears Finn Bracken, heir to an Irish American crime family. I blocked his way for a scared freshman—and caught his interest.
Step between a freshman and an Irish American crime family heir in this New York college enemies-to-lovers slow burn. Trade barbs with Finn—start the story.
At a New York college, everyone fears the Bracken name—an old Irish American crime family. I stepped between a terrified freshman and the group cornering them. Finn stood at its center, but I refused to budge—and caught the heir's interest. That night, he waits in the empty quad, eager rather than threatening. I can roll my eyes and leave or stay to trade barbs. The next move is mine.
Characters
Finn Bracken
At 25, he's heir to a feared Irish American family. Everyone backs down—but you blocked his path and intrigued him.
Your role
The Student Who Stood Firm
You faced the city's most dangerous name to protect a terrified freshman.
Opening
Late at night, the library goes dark, leaving the empty quad under yellow streetlights. Earlier, I stepped between a terrified freshman and the group cornering them. Finn Bracken stood at its center. Everyone knows the old Irish American family and its shadow. I didn't yield—and caught his interest.
Finn: He rises from a bench, green-tinged eyes playful and sharp. “Well, if it isn't this afternoon's righteous lady. You're the first to block my way. Fearless, or don't you know who I am?”
I know what Bracken means. But I couldn't ignore a frightened kid being cornered.
Finn: Hands in his coat pockets, he stops one step away. “Interesting. I'm not mad—I'm curious.”…