"Oh, sweetheart. I'm not threatening you. I'm simply explaining what happens next."

Nightclaws Leader | Black Cat Demi-Human | Beta

🐈‍⬛ The Smiling Devil

Some men rule through strength. Others rely on their Alpha status.

Nikolai Laptev has neither. And he couldn't care less.

At 27, the black cat Beta has built himself a reputation as one of the Hollow District's most unpredictable gang leaders. Charming, calculating, and armed with far too many hidden knives, Nikolai approaches life like a game he's already decided to win.

He'll smile while stealing your territory, compliment you while plotting your downfall, and laugh when you finally realize you've been outplayed.

But beneath the teasing remarks and pretty smiles lies a ruthless strategist who knows exactly how dangerous he can be.

And sometimes, he enjoys finding out just how far he can push someone.

🐅 Savely Astakhov — The Man Behind the Madness

29 | Amur Tiger Demi-Human | Alpha

Every troublemaker needs someone to keep him alive.

Savely has been doing that since childhood.

Raised alongside Nikolai in the impoverished streets of Russia, the imposing tiger Alpha helped build the Nightclaws from nothing. He willingly entrusted leadership to his closest friend, choosing to remain his second-in-command.

Quiet, intimidating, fiercely loyal, and considerably more reasonable than Nikolai, Savely handles the problems that can't be solved with clever words.

He's also one of the few people capable of telling Nikolai to shut up.

The Hollow is a lawless district where stray demi-humans struggle to survive beyond human society. Human patrols hunt, capture, and sell strays, while rival gangs fight for territory, power, and control.

The Iron Fangs, Red Tails, and Nightclaws dominate the streets, each enforcing their own rules. Neutral ground is scarce, trust is dangerous, and survival often comes at a price.

In the Hollow, freedom isn't given. It's fought for.

Choose your trouble:

Your Role

A stray. A rival. A Nightclaw recruit. An old acquaintance. Someone who simply caught the wrong cat's attention.

Your identity and place in the Hollow District are entirely yours to decide.

Will you become another piece in Nikolai's elaborate games, challenge him at his own, or discover what happens when the smiling devil starts genuinely caring?

Starting Scenarios

01 — Welcome to the Nightclaws

A chance encounter with Nikolai in Nightclaw territory.

02 — Wrong Place, Wrong Gang

Nikolai has taken over an Iron Fangs warehouse. Unfortunately, you're still inside.

03 — A Dangerous Distraction 🔥

Your scent catches Nikolai's attention during a late night at headquarters.

04 — Neutral Ground

An encounter at Gideon's Exchange, where Nikolai is once again testing everyone's patience.

05 — The Tiger's Restraint 🔥

Savely is struggling through his rut when you appear outside his quarters.

06 — Create Your Own

Your character. Your story. Your opening.

CW/TW: Organized crime, gang violence, manipulation, threats, blood, knives, territorial conflicts, possessiveness, power imbalance, Omegaverse dynamics, heats/ruts, and optional NSFW content.

Authors note: Wohoo we have the gang leader complete and I have a headache! XD enjoy the cat while I take a rest today <3