Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

This novel has officially wrapped up today. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this book on its journey.

Writing this novel was a year-long adventure, and I often found myself torn about whether to stick with the ending I initially envisioned.

Before the big finale, I had planned for a tragic conclusion.

Here's a glimpse of the original tragic ending. Take it lightly, and feel free to skip if you'd rather not dive into it.

In the original ending: Gordon, weakened from his rebirth, gradually fell into ill health and passed away. Jenna was kidnapped, and both she and Adler met their demise at Wesley's hands.

Colby, Griffin, and Odie took a stand against The Silent Shadows. With

reinforcements nowhere in sight, Griffin and Odie carved out a bloody escape for Colby.

In their sacrifice, Griffin and Odie lost their lives.

In a pivotal moment, James laid down his life, granting Colby precious time.

Colby faced Reece alone but was overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

When Sophie arrived, Colby was barely hanging on, unable to say a word to her.

The reinforcements finally subdued the remaining members of The Silent Shadows. Driven by grief, Sophie picked up Colby's knife and lunged at Reece, indifferent to her own safety.

Even though Sophie was no match for Reece, there was still a flicker of compassion in Reece's heart for her.

As Wesley aimed to shoot Sophie, Reece instinctively shielded her from the bullet.

by sorrow, she remembered Gordon's

of Gordon's teachings, Colby's combat lessons, and joyful times with friends like Adler and

down Wesley but

it had all been a nightmare,

confirming Gordon's prophecy that while the journey

destined

chapter,

saw

Alec entrusting themet

birth to

and

the story to its

main characters carried their own

a tormentor; he manipulated the entire Mintons, engaging in shady

painful past

change of heart towards

melted, becoming more human, but it was too late

Odie sacrificed himself to atone for his past

spent much of his life as a cold-blooded killer until Elodie sparked a change

her quest for revenge for her

deeply entwined

defined by vengeance

was intended to illustrate