The Reckoning: Jessica's Rising

A wedding day stained in blood. A ghost from the past reclaimed. A woman who will do anything to take back her power.

Jessica’s life ended the moment her husband, Killin, was murdered at the altar of their Gothic wedding. But the nightmare was only beginning.

Kyle Swartzi—the man she thought was dead—has returned from the shadows to collect on a debt signed in blood. Forced into a marriage built on coercion and cruelty, Jessica is trapped in a world of high-stakes mafia warfare and brutal obsession. To the world, she is Kyle’s captive bride. To Kyle, she is a spirit to be broken.

But Jessica is playing a much deeper game.

Behind closed doors and within the cold walls of the Swartzi estate, she is gathering intel, forging secret alliances, and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. From the dark corners of the criminal underworld to the final, violent reckoning, Jessica will learn that in the mafia, survival isn't enough. You have to become the monster to kill one.

"The Reckoning" is a gritty, high-intensity dark mafia romance. It is intended for mature audiences.

Content/Trigger Warning:

• Graphic Violence (detailed descriptions of gunfights, stabbing, and physical combat)
• Physical Abuse (Frequent depictions of domestic violence and physical trauma)
• Non-Con Sexual Content (Explicit scenes involving sexual assault and forced encounters)
• Captivity (Themes of kidnapping, confinement, and forced marriage)
• Human Trafficking (A few mentions)
• Murder
• Strong Language

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