in a world where corruption and cruelty seep into every corner of society, a boy’s soul is slowly shattered by the unforgiving forces around him. Ray, emotionally neglected by his family and thrust into a brutal reality, becomes a tool of vengeance and destruction in a world ruled by villains and the warped ideology of the Byrd Clan. As the adopted son of the infamous Michael and Maya, Ray is raised among killers and anti-heroes, learning the art of manipulation and revenge. Yet, within him, a flicker of humanity still lingers—a glimpse of hope amidst a world that has turned its back on morality. With a brutal cast of characters, including the sadistic Dr. Machinist and the nihilistic Akuma ma tori, Ray’s journey takes him deeper into darkness, forcing him to confront the limits of his own identity. Can a soul tainted by violence and vengeance ever find redemption? Or is it doomed to become the very monster it seeks to destroy? In Kowareta Shonen, the lines between hero and villain are blurred, and no one escapes unscathed. This chilling exploration of revenge, manipulation, and the loss of innocence will leave readers questioning the nature of humanity itself.