Fifteen years ago, a girl sacrificed her life for mine. I’ve wanted only justice ever since. Then Talia entered the stage. I’m the barber’s son. The Boss' nephew. A prince without a throne and only revenge to fuel me. She’s the baker’s granddaughter. Sweet Tallie. Their dolce nipotina. My vipera. My desires have always stopped at vengeance. She’s made me want more. My vendetta will destroy everything in my path, and I won’t risk bringing her into my world. I never suspected she’d snake her way in on her own. I craved a bite of her sugar and spice, but my little vipera is fangs and venom. Now, all I want is to be bitten. Dreadful is a dark, revenge mafia retelling of Sweeney Todd, Hamlet, and Medusa, set in modern-day Boston and a complete standalone in the Tattered Curtain Series. Guaranteed HEA. Intended for mature listeners.