Calgary: The Iron City

In a city forged by greed, one man will gamble his soul to own it all. Calgary, 1913. The economic boom is a gold rush, and the currency is real estate. For Ben, a destitute but fiercely ambitious young man, it's a battlefield. Starting as a lowly clerk, he uses his brilliant, calculating mind to exploit the weaknesses of the city's booming speculators, learning that information is a sharper weapon than money. Guided by a secret alliance with Eleanor, the sharp-witted daughter of a cattle baron, Ben orchestrates a ruthless ascent. He navigates a vicious world of get-rich-quick schemes and sudden fortunes, outmaneuvering rivals and sacrificing allies in a brutal battle of wits. But his greatest challenge is the enigmatic Elias Sallow, a silent predator who understands that true power lies not in owning property, but in controlling the very world around it. As Ben climbs, leaving broken lives in his wake, the intoxicating thrill of victory is overshadowed by the chilling cost. The gritty city stains his soul, and the crown of real estate he craves begins to feel like a cage of his own making. When the boom inevitably turns to bust, Ben must confront the ruins of his ambition and choose: remain the weapon he has become, or find a way to build something from the ashes. Calgary: The Iron City is a stark tale of ambition, morality, and the true price of power, set against the backdrop of a real estate frenzy that built a modern city.