This excerpt recounts the author's experiences navigating the dangerous streets of 1970s Boston, encountering drug trafficking, violence, and the manipulative "Game Master" who taught him the harsh realities of survival. The author recounts encounters with criminals, including a close call with a heroin stash, a near-fight with a martial arts expert, and an unsettling meeting with the Game Master who led him into the world of drug dealing. The story explores themes of street smarts, survival, and the consequences of making choices in a ruthless environment.