In a world marred by a devastating tragedy, "Vendetta" unfolds a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and the pursuit of retribution. At its heart is the conflicted protagonist, Andy Batista, whose life takes an unimaginable turn when his father shatters the bonds of family.
The story begins in the Batista estate, where the seemingly ordinary Batista family resides. However, beneath the façade of tranquility, a storm is brewing. Andy's father, a once-loving figure, succumbs to a dark, malevolent force that drives him to commit a heinous act. In a chilling and heart-wrenching moment, he ruthlessly takes the lives of his beloved wife and infant daugter. Andy is left not only shattered by the loss of his family but consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance.
Stricken with grief and anger, Andy Batista embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown, determined to avenge the innocent souls stolen from him. There's just one problem: he possesses no understanding of the world he's about to enter. Faced with the insurmountable challenge of taking on his father, a formidable adversary, Andy is left with no choice but to undergo a profound transformation.
In a city shrouded in secrecy and shadows, Andy discovers a clandestine school hidden from the eyes of society. It is a place where those seeking power and martial expertise convene. To enter, he must become an enigmatic recruit, concealing his true identity as he treads a treacherous path. With grit and determination, Andy Batista joins the ranks of a secret fighter training club, thrust into an arena of danger, discipline, and self-discovery.
Old feuds, new worlds, and a love that will last a lifetime...
Ever since her dad mysteriously abandoned her family, life on the Clifton Estate hasn't been all that exciting for 16-year-old Marla True. Her Mum constantly works to make ends meet, which means Marla has to put up with gossipy old Bev keeping an eye on her and noisy little half-sister Ribbon. If that wasn't bad enough, her exam results are in... and they aren't good.
But at least she has her friends. Asher, the responsible and strong boy who has known her all her life and Ed, the orphaned rebel who loves to stir up trouble. Then there's her, Marla, stubborn, fiery and just plain lost.
Life on the estate is same-old same-old, until the senile World War Two veteran, Mr. Pelham, starts freaking Marla out with his staring and rambling, cryptic messages. Is he trying to warn her? Or hurt her?
When the bored trio decide to teach the creepy old man it's rude to scare young girls, they learn far too late just how crucial it is to respect your elders. For his daughter, Bridget, has a power unlike anything they've ever seen before and she uses her deadly craft to send them to a place that will teach them the lesson of their lifetime.
Bridget has sent them back in time, all the way to World War Two, throwing them into a secret fight for the survival of all magical folk in the world. Marla soon learns what it really means to be a True, and the power her absent father has kept from her all her life...
Marla, Ed and Asher are thrown into a world they and their generation have no comprehension of, a world where love is a relic of a life left behind and your only duty is sacrificing all that you have.
These three friends are about to learn about a side of World War Two that never made the history books.
***I can't take credit for the artwork, it's called A BREAK IN REALITY and it's by the AMAZINGLY talented Xenobyte on deviantart. Seriously check his stuff out. I'm in love with that imagination.***