Forged in Fire {Miguel Diaz}

"Strength isn't just about how hard you hit. It's about how many times you get back up."

Annika Rosewood grew up learning how to survive. A broken home, a father she barely knew, and years of emotional scars left her wary of trust and reluctant to let anyone in. When her mother moves their family to Reseda for a fresh start, Annika isn't convinced things will be any different. Then she finds Cobra Kai. Drawn to the legacy of her late father, who once trained with Johnny Lawrence, Annika steps onto the mat, determined to prove she belongs. But karate isn't just about fighting. As rivalries explode, alliances shift, and old wounds resurface, Annika is forced to confront the ghosts of her past and the person she wants to become. With her fierce loyalty and relentless drive, she thrives in the dojo. But as Cobra Kai grows darker under John Kreese and Terry Silver's influence, she must ask herself: When does strength turn into something else? Annika must decide: will she be forged by fire... or consumed by it?

Cover page by @SophieSlape