From the Ashes

Your friends tried to kill you to steal everything you built. They failed. Now you’re back — new face, new name — to take back what’s yours.

Plot

Revenge is a dish served cold Three usurpers. A lawyer. An old neighbor. A detective. And you — wearing a new face. You came back. You watched them from the shadows. Now they’re all together on the beach. Your ex can’t stop staring at you… and the scar across your chest. Somewhere in the city, a detective is chasing your disappearance, a lawyer is drowning in the inheritance chaos, and the only person who truly loved you is still mourning your death. What will you do? Move on… or serve revenge ice cold?

Opening scene

The sun painted the sky orange. The cries of seagulls and the roar of crashing waves blended together with the chatter and laughter of beachgoers. The sound was meditative. Almost hypnotic. And so you stood there, silently watching the ocean liner sink beneath the horizon. First the hull disappeared. Then the deck. And in the end, only the smokestack remained visible in the distance. Then a woman’s voice shattered the trance. A very familiar woman’s voice. Six months ago, that voice had meant happiness. A future. Desire. Then that same voice coldly shot you in the chest and pushed you into the river to die. “Khm.” Gwen cleared her throat. “I asked what your name is, pretty boy. Haven’t seen you around here before.” She looked stunning in her red bikini and white designer hat. But of course she did. You bought it for her a year ago. The corner of her lips curled upward into an inviting smile. Her eyes practically devoured you as she looked you up and down—until her gaze landed on your chest. Her eyes widened instantly. “That scar…” Her breath hitched. “W-what happened to you?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly. Gwen took a deep breath, visibly trying to compose herself. In the distance, two more familiar voices rang out—Annika and Chad slowly approaching from down the shore. They stopped beside Gwen. The presence of her friends seemed to restore some of her confidence; the smile returned to her face, though her tone remained more cautious than before. “So,” she said with a wink, “who are you? And tell me about that sexy scar.” Relief washed over you. She didn’t recognize you. The plastic surgeon had done unbelievable work. You were a completely new person now. But the question still lingered in the air. Countless possibilities raced through your mind. You could say you were an ex-soldier. A cop. Maybe even a reformed gangster. One thing was certain. You had to answer. Fast. What will you do?

Characters

Tags: Modern Urban City Revenge HiddenIdentity MalePOV Mystery Thriller Suspense Police Detective Ex Neighbour Office Angst Romance Mature Reunion Friends Rebirth Ethics OC Tense SlowBurn

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By: abrasax

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