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Blood For Blood

When Revenges Becomes the Only option

By Ariana JeanPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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When Maria's parents were killed in a car accident, she was devastated. The driver who caused the accident, a wealthy businessman named Robert, had been driving under the influence of alcohol. Despite overwhelming evidence against him, Robert used his connections to get off with just a slap on the wrist. Maria was angry and frustrated, but she couldn't do anything to get justice for her parents.

Years passed, and Maria went on with her life. She studied hard, graduated from college, and got a job as a lawyer. But the anger and frustration she felt towards Robert never faded. She couldn't stand the thought of him getting away with what he had done.

One day, Maria received a package in the mail. It contained a note that read, "The time for revenge has come." Inside the package, there was a gun and a photograph of Robert. Maria knew what she had to do. She had to take matters into her own hands and get revenge for her parents.

Maria spent months planning her revenge. She followed Robert, learned his routines, and waited for the perfect moment. Finally, the day arrived. Robert was attending a gala at a fancy hotel, and Maria knew that he would be there. She dressed in a stunning red gown, took the gun, and headed to the hotel.

As soon as Maria saw Robert, she pulled out the gun and aimed it at him. But before she could shoot, security guards grabbed her and took her away. She was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Maria spent the next few months in jail, waiting for her trial. She was scared and alone, but she knew that she had done the right thing. She had tried to get justice for her parents, but instead, she had ended up in jail.

On the day of the trial, Maria's lawyer argued that she had been driven to seek revenge because of the injustice done to her parents. The jury was sympathetic to her cause, and they found her guilty of a lesser charge of assault. Maria was sentenced to a year in jail, but she was released early for good behavior.

When Maria got out of jail, she realized that revenge was not worth the cost. She had lost a year of her life, and she had caused pain and suffering to those who cared about her. She realized that the best way to honor her parents' memory was to live a good life and make a positive impact on the world.

Blood for Blood is a cautionary tale about the dangers of revenge. While it's natural to want justice, sometimes seeking revenge can lead to disastrous consequences. Maria learned the hard way that revenge is not worth the cost. Instead, it's important to find healthier ways to deal with anger and frustration. In the end, forgiveness and letting go can be more powerful than revenge.

Maria also came to realize that revenge doesn't always bring closure or healing. Even after her failed attempt at revenge, she still felt the same anger and pain towards Robert. It wasn't until she let go of her desire for revenge and focused on positive actions that she began to find some peace.

Through volunteering and helping others, Maria found a sense of purpose and fulfillment that revenge could never provide. She realized that by making a positive impact in the world, she was honoring her parents' memory in a more meaningful way.

Blood for Blood is a reminder that revenge is a cycle that only leads to more pain and suffering. It's important to break the cycle by finding healthier ways to deal with our anger and hurt. By seeking forgiveness and letting go of the desire for revenge, we can find healing and move forward in a positive direction.

Maria's story serves as a warning to anyone who may be considering seeking revenge. It's important to remember that revenge doesn't always bring justice or closure. In fact, it often leads to more problems and can even have life-altering consequences.

If you've been wronged, it's important to seek justice through legal means or through seeking help from a therapist or counselor. Revenge may seem like an easy way to get back at someone who has hurt you, but it's a path that often leads to more pain and suffering.

In the end, forgiveness and letting go can be more powerful than revenge. By choosing to move on and focus on positive actions, we can honor our loved ones and find healing for ourselves.

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