Cartel Cats

here we GENZ GO

Cartel Cats

BY

Kiss my ASS cia

CHAPTER 1

Based off of ACTUAL people, guys

Preface

In the alleyways between myth and misunderstanding, beneath shadows that stretch farther than truth, lies a world too often painted by those who never lived inside it. This book invites you to see the cartel—not as a headline, a punchline, or a villain in someone else’s story, but as a community born of struggle, resilience, and the unyielding hope of survival.

Strength in numbers is not a threat. It’s the only lifeline for those shoved to the bottom of society, forced into holes so deep most wouldn’t dare look inside, let alone attempt the climb. When every hand that could lift you up recoils or disappears, when every path out is blocked by judgment and fear, what choice remains but to grasp the hands beside you? We do what we must to survive—not seeking glory, but dignity, understanding, and a flicker of compassion in a world eager to look away.

This story is inspired by real people—those who have faced impossible odds and found the courage to build community and solidarity in the very places others abandon or condemn. The characters that follow may wear the fur and paws of legend, but their motives, hopes, and battles are rooted in truths so rarely given justice.

This is not an apology; it’s an invitation. Step closer. See the faces, hear the stories, witness the bonds that form in the margins. Every cat in these pages, from Danny Roman to his daughter Vianna, is more than the sum of their labels. They are dreamers, protectors, and fighters, doing whatever it takes until—maybe—someone finally cares enough to offer a ladder instead of another pile of stones.

Let us begin together, and for once, let’s choose to look beyond the surface—because survival, when met with true solidarity, is just the first chapter in rewriting what “cartel” means.

Cartel Cats Lineup

Danny Roman aka Led Watts On

Inspired by: Danny Roman (real inspiration, reimagined)

Role / Personality: Kingpin; charismatic, complex, ruler of the scene

Visual / Symbolic Details: The “J(ai)L” cat—blend of messiah and kingpin; third-eye motif

Felicia

Inspired by: Original creation

Role / Personality: Wise, philosophical, aristocratic leader

Visual / Symbolic Details: Elegant, regal fur, calm demeanor

El Mewyo

Inspired by: Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada

Role / Personality: Shadow strategist, mythic elder

Visual / Symbolic Details: Grey, spectral, always in the background

Guzpaw

Inspired by: Ovidio Guzmán López

Role / Personality: Young, flashy enforcer; conflicted legacy

Visual / Symbolic Details: Jewelry, loud colors, turbo attitude

Basil the Whisperer

Inspired by: Alen Basil

Role / Personality: Translator and double agent

Visual / Symbolic Details: Soft-spoken, mysterious coat patterns

Big U Furrow

Inspired by: Eugene “Big U” Henley

Role / Personality: Public, groomed, community man

Visual / Symbolic Details: Well-groomed, community-friendly look

Clawrez the Ghost

Inspired by: Hector Guerrero Flores

Role / Personality: Mythic expansionist, rarely seen

Visual / Symbolic Details: Vaporous, almost invisible, legend status

Vianna Roman aka Purr Lock Sup Holmes

Inspired by: Vianna Roman (real inspiration, detective twist)

Role / Personality: Daughter, sharp-witted detective, takes on dad’s mantle

Visual / Symbolic Details: Sleek fur, deerstalker cap, clever eyes

The streets, the stories, the hope—they’re real. The faces are symbolic, but the heart behind them beats with the truth of anyone who’s ever been asked to climb out of a hole, alone. This is their story. This is your invitation.