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The year is 2024, Chicago. Most of the world has survived the coronavirus (COVID-19); however, the United States is recovering from a war with China on U.S. soil dubbed the Twitter War because it started over...a Tweet. Russia is now a new ally and has a huge presence and political influence in the U.S. A resistance faction of antiheroes formed during this time known as “We The People”, who plan to overthrow the fascist regime and install new power restoring democracy in America before another election is stolen.

Set in modern day Chicago, tragic circumstances emerge forcing Giuseppe "Joseph" Venegoni to step up as the Don of the Venegoni family assisted by his psychotic brother, Michele "Michael" Venegoni. Is this really his choice, though? What if someone finds out about his personal lifestyle? Assisted by Dionisio Santini, his family consigliere and partner in his law firm, Joseph must decide if he will abandon his cushy lifestyle and lead the charge in taking revenge.

Dr. Geoffrey Chance Du Bois, a noted alternative medicine doctor holds his annual health symposium in Atlanta, GA. An attendee raises his hand. “So my question is regarding...” He hesitates and appears nervous. Dr. Du Bois smiles. “It’s okay, ignore the large crowd.” The attendee takes a deep breath, then continues, “.... My question is regarding the recent deaths and disappearances of alternative medicine doctors. What are your thoughts on that? Is it coincidence, or....” A hush falls over the crowd.