BlackSmoke and Laces of Gateway Video Game Play and Design Publishing
- Raven Mercado

- Jan 21
- 2 min read

In the heart of the sprawling metropolis simply known as Chocolate City, where neon lights pulsed in sync with the ever‑evolving rhythm of futuristic beats, lived the twins M and K—better known across the districts as BlackSmoke and Laces. The siblings were legends in their own right, members of the famed Colored City Folk, a group celebrated for its unmatched martial arts mastery and its fierce loyalty to one another. M and K stood at the center of that legacy, their bond forged through years of training, hardship, and shared purpose.

Yet beneath their reputation and the vibrant glow of the city’s electric skyline lay a deeper, more personal mission. Their father, the elusive and highly respected agent known only as Mr. Black Tie, had vanished during a covert operation that few dared to speak about. His disappearance left behind nothing but scattered, cryptic clues—fragments of a mystery that seemed to shift and deepen the more they uncovered. Determined to bring him home or uncover the truth of what happened, the twins navigated the city’s underbelly, its hidden corridors, and its towering heights, relying on their skills, their instincts, and each other. Every step forward pulled them deeper into a web of secrets that threatened to reshape everything they thought they knew about their father, their city, and themselves.

The twins’ journey truly began the moment they slipped past the fortified gates of Afia, the Capital City renowned for its elite protectors, the Knights of Silver Realms Mountain. Afia was a place where danger lived in every shadow, where every alleyway echoed with the footsteps of highly trained guards sworn to defend the city at any cost. Yet the twins pressed forward, driven by a mission far more personal than any battle they had faced before: uncovering the truth behind their father’s mysterious disappearance.

Their quest demanded not only courage but mastery of their extraordinary abilities. M—known across the underground as BlackSmoke—was the elder twin, gifted with the rare power to manipulate sound and vibration. With a flick of his hands, he could unleash sonic waves capable of shattering concrete, bending steel, or disorienting entire squads of enemies before they even realized what hit them. His younger sister, K, possessed her own formidable talents: command over water, mist, and ice. She could summon freezing fog to cloak their movements, shape water into razor‑sharp blades, or immobilize foes in crystalline ice. Together, their fighting style blended ancient martial arts with advanced technology and elemental power, creating a synergy that made them nearly unstoppable. As they navigated Afia’s twisting streets and hidden passages, each step brought them closer to secrets long buried—and to a truth that could reshape everything they believed about their family, their past, and the forces that shaped their world.












This Looks Awesome!!
Very cool
My Daughters are going to love this ..!
Finally, some Black Character's that people of Color and relate
too!!