Stefano just had a quick breakfast of coffee, bacon, and eggs. Delicious. Now, time to get back to business. For weeks, he had been concocting an idea which will, hopefully, add more flavor to the bustling streets. This is his soup, his contribution to a world which helped him embrace a fancy lifestyle. A world which will eventually pit him to greater challenges.

And so, he walked out of his apartment and started out handing a glossy magazine to people. It was the very first print, hot off the press, though he doesn't expect anything. 

MOB TRUFFLE

Volume 1, Part 1

This Life of Ours

Makin' Deals and Shootin' People

S. Cavelli

We all live for money, power, and respect. Ask any Goomba and he'll probably tell you that he wants to make something of himself, make a bit of dough, and perhaps enjoy the best things about life. That's okay - this Life of ours is a giant arena where we essentially strive hard, climb the ladder, achieve something, and then retire or be fitted for cement shoes. 

But what makes a Mafioso tick? Could it be the promise of power or the cold plate of vengeance down the road? Well, we all have stories and destinies to fulfill. If you enter these shores without any ambition, then you're just fodder. There must be a central goal - a pulse that will help you push ahead and grab the throne (if you can). Do you need to run a charity drive? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe fuck the thought. 

What about the goal-less? What about the people who love to explore this Life without goals? What about the naysayers? You see, this Life of ours is so fantastic that it assigns 'automatic goals' for a new explorer. If you don't have a goal, the Life will detect you as a 'Point' for someone else. A benchmark. A fucking red target. But aren't we all targets?

This the glory of our Life (our community). Those who have grit, they deserve the riches and the power. We're here to make deals and shoot people. Perhaps make deals about shooting people. And shoot people to make deals. All that fucking jazz. 

So here's my appeal to you: make everything count. Enjoy your jailbreaks. Pick pockets within reason, and talk about what you picked in there. Play dice, then lose your money. Set personal goals. Climb the ladder of power, or fill the streets with stories. 

Make it count because at the end of it all, we are targets.

Suits Up!

S. Cavelli

Suits are fantastic. While many things in this Life of ours is uncontrollable, you control how you're going to get dressed for the week. Cherish that. Mafioso love suits - they change fabric every now and then, perhaps drive by elation or the need to express something new. Don't worry about shitty suits - tailors are more than willing to lend a helping hand. 

It's even fun to look at your wardrobe - the suits you've accumulated for many years. Each suit has specific memories; perhaps some will cause you to shed a tear. Some will probably remind you of past failures.

How about your current suit? What's the story behind it? What does it signify?

Share the story. Let's drink to it.

The Rise of Ultrafanatics

S. Cavelli

Flavor Post - RP only

The Great Depression is looming like a deadly mushroom cloud. Thousands of Americans eat porridge and crumbs - sometimes nothing at all. Entire families suffer, and many have lost their jobs. But things are looking good for Mafioso. They steal stuff, build businesses, operate rackets, and make the economy thrive. There's a 'push and pull' scenario today, and America is threading on a shaky ground. Mobsters are the nails that keep everything together. Otherwise, the whole infrastructure will fall.

But something is stirring. A renegade group aims to take over the decrepit agri-industrial complex. Someone wants to grab America's silk sheet of lies. Recently, this group firebombed a local bank in Detroit, thus leading to 48 innocent deaths. The cops arrested 6 men, but they had to let them go. Lack of evidence. Two days later, those men were found dead in different places. Shot, execution-style. We know this is a mob hit. Perhaps they pissed off the local chiefs.

Soon, the group embraced an identity: Ultrafanatics. Their drive, Ultrafanaticism, is an aggressive form of nationalism-cum-socialism. In failing America. In the Den of Pigs. According to the masked leader, Ultranaticism is the "pitchfork that will slay the corporate pigs sitting in their towers comfortably." Politicos shrugged. Mobsters bat an eyelid...somehow. 

The Ultrafanatics will make things chaotically interesting. Maybe they're affiliated with Durdens? Durdens want trouble, but they rarely hold a position. Tyler wants to destroy Corporate America. Marla stands beside Tyler, ready to blow him whenever the situation calls for it. Durdens are buffets; Ultranatics are appetizers.

So, be vigilant. Protect your interests! And let's see what will happen to the American Dream.

CREDIT WATCH

As of this writing, credit companies will pay acceptable amounts for any Credit Certificate (credit) you hold. Great for a financial boost.

But if you need a Credit, you have to pay a premium. 500k a pop. Hold, dawg. Hold on. Speculate.

TRUFFLE SPOTLIGHT

Coming Soon!

In Part 2, we'll launch the Truffle Spotlight. We'll pick a RANDOM MAFIOSO and feature him/her in this compendium. The Spotlight will cover the aspirations, goals, expectations, experiences, and special messages of the said Mafioso. 

This will help us know the Mafioso better. Or not.

Stay in touch!

SLIGHTLY SPECIAL AD SPACE - WE'LL PUT YOUR BUSINESS HERE AND SHARE IT TO THE WORLD!

That's right. Since Mob Truffle is a flexible speculative mag, we cover businesses. If you have a business and want to feature it for more customers and visibility, let's talk. We will run an Ad campaign for your business.

As much as I'd want to make this free, a magazine has to deal with costs. $10k is a good price though.

"SIZZLING SICILIAN OF THE MONTH" 

Are you from the bosom of Sicily? Do you do cattle rustling for a living? Do you think of vendetta all day? If yes, then apply for the Sizzling Sicilian contest! Every Part of Mob Truffle, a Sizzling Sicilian will be featured. 

You need to be a pure-blooded Sicilian.

Contest Prize is 100 grand.

PART 2 COMING UP!

-S. Cavelli

In association with...

Ligambi Crime Family

Cavelli Printing Press

Smokin' Arsenal

Bacon Beacon