Vicious

Synopsis

'Vicious': Ten years after they turned on each other, Victor has escaped from prison and wants revenge on the man who put him there. Eli is hunting down and killing every EO he can find, convinced that they are a crime against God. All except his sidekick, a woman whose power is persuasion and whom he cannot defy. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch-nemeses have set a course for revenge. Vengeful: Marcella Riggins needs no one. Flush from her brush with death, she's finally gained the control she's always sought - and will use her newfound power to bring the city of Merit to its knees. She'll do whatever it takes, collecting her own sidekicks, and leveraging the two most infamous EOs, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, against each other once more.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Beginning

Victor Vale and Eli Ever are brilliant, enigmatic students at Merit College. They develop a formula for extraordinary power, but their rivalry and a tragic accident lead to Eli's apparent death. Victor, guilt-ridden and consumed by the desire for control, uses the power to dominate Merit College.

Chapter 2: The Survivors

Serena Clarke, a journalism student, uncovers the truth about Eli's disappearance and Victor's machinations. She and her allies, including Mitch Swallows, a former friend of Victor's, and Julie Dumapas, an outcast with a troubled past, form an unlikely alliance to expose Victor.

Chapter 3: The Revelation

Eli is revealed to be alive, having been trapped in a dimension between life and death. He returns to Merit College, seeking revenge on Victor. The campus descends into chaos as Victor's followers clash with Eli's army of spectral beings.

Chapter 4: The Reckoning

Serena, Mitch, and Julie confront Victor in a final showdown. They use their collective knowledge and abilities to expose Victor's true nature and weaken his powers. Ultimately, Eli emerges as the victor, vanquishing Victor and ending his reign of terror.

Chapter 5: The Aftermath

Merit College is a changed place after the events. Eli assumes a leadership role, using his powers for good. Serena becomes a respected journalist, exposing misconduct and fighting for justice. Mitch and Julie find solace in each other, their past wounds healed by their shared experiences.

Real-Life Example:

The rivalry between Victor Vale and Eli Ever mirrors the intense academic and social competition that exists in many colleges and universities. Students may feel pressure to excel and succeed, sometimes at the expense of their well-being and relationships. The book's message of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of human connections resonates with many readers.