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In the unforgiving heart of 105th Street, thirteen-year-old PB, already wise to the street's intricate dance, faces a life-altering proposition. Mentored by the enigmatic old hustler, Red, PB is entrusted with a dangerous mission: running numbers and ferrying illicit cash. This high-stakes assignment promises to elevate him from an errand boy to a trusted figure, but at a perilous cost. Despite a subtle warning, PB embraces this treacherous path, understanding that his every move will define his place in a world where danger lurks around every corner. This is his true initiation, a thrilling plunge into a world where survival demands cunning and courage. Comparable works include null