Ink and Blood
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- Parts 4
MatureOngoing6m
Last published Mon, Dec 15, 2025
Synopsis:
In a world where power shapes destiny, Isabella Gambino carves her own path. Between past and future, loyalty and betrayal, she walks a road paved with secrets and silence. But some choices leave scars, and some debts are never truly settled
This dark, action-packed thriller follows Isabella's journey through violence, betrayal, and the quest for revenge. In a world of shadows, will she rise to become the weapon she's been trained to be, or will the weight of her past consume her?
Started: Jan/29/2025 at 10PM
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