SlightlySane

Octavius, misled by friends, embarks on a quest to clear his father's name, ultimately facing a tragic end with his sister. Their journey results in devastating loss, leaving him powerless and yearning for revenge against those who harmed his family.

Spirits, known as the Fates, offer him a chance to reincarnate, but he refuses, averting an isekai fate. Instead, he discovers that his old body now hosts the 4th Fate, a being discarded and betrayed by his own kin. This ancient deity seeks revenge against those who wronged him. Octavius, fueled by his own desire for retribution, decides to coexist with the entity. He believed in the saying- to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous.

This unholy alliance crosses the shadowy path of revenge, their identities blurring, secrets unraveling, and the line between savior and monster fading. 

This is a tale of darkness and redemption, where justice is a blade, and revenge is the only way forward.

The Phantom’s Gambit

Fear crept back into my chest as I realized he might try to hold me hostage and demand a ransom. And I know for one that Mr. Laforteza wouldn't lift a finger, let alone pay a dime, to save me.

"You can go," the man said, snapping me back to reality. "We'll talk tomorrow."

Talk tomorrow? Fat chance, I thought, as I made a hasty retreat without looking back.

But something about the way he watched me sprint out of the building, a knowing smirk still plastered on his face, left me unsettled.

I swallowed hard, my mind racing, and cleared my throat, fighting to compose myself. One lesson I'd learned in law school was to never show fear, to maintain a poker face no matter the circumstances. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come.

But my bravado was short-lived. Panic set in, and I mentally threw in the towel. 'Nah, screw this,' I thought, as I frantically banged on the door, screaming for help.

The Pawn 2