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What's up Braciole!
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: MLC
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
In the sun-soaked streets of the Heights, trouble just walked into Enzo's Corner Deli - and it's about to meet its match.
The afternoon heat usually brought nothing but the lazy hum of a spinning ceiling fan and the rich, comforting aroma of slicing prosciutto. But today, the heavy glass door rattled on its hinges as three neighborhood bullies stormed inside, instantly shattering the neighborhood peace. They began to knock over chip displays and terrorize old Enzo, who stood trembling behind the cash register he had manned for forty years. When the gang's ringleader, a notorious local menace named Spike, cornered an innocent girl named Lucia against the beverage cooler, the stakes skyrocketed.
Enter Matty Dukes.
Matty is a dedicated martial artist, a fiercely loyal friend, and the quiet guardian of his neighborhood. He doesn't look for trouble, but he certainly doesn't run from it either. As he steps into the tense atmosphere of the deli, Matty doesn't raise his voice. He doesn't have to. His calm presence speaks volumes. With lightning reflexes and a razor-sharp focus honed by years of disciplined training, he steps directly into the fray. Before Spike can even register the intrusion, Matty drops his signature catchphrase that's rapidly becoming a legend on every single block:
What's up, Braciole!
What follows is a clinic in self-defense and community justice. With effortless grace, Matty teaches Spike and his rowdy crew that physical size and loud threats mean absolutely nothing when you stand on the wrong side of respect. He counters every aggressive shove with a precise deflection, using their own momentum to send them sprawling across the linoleum floor. Fast, fun, and packed with pure heart - this is the thrilling story of a true local hero the Heights has been waiting for.
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