The Bloody Chessboard

In the heart of Belfast, amidst the chilling winds of political unrest, Shade, then known by her birth name Aoife O'Malley, was a vibrant teenager with dreams that echoed the laughter resonating through the narrow streets. However, tragedy struck like an unexpected storm, leaving behind a wreckage of shattered dreams. One fateful night, as Aoife and her family gathered for a simple dinner, the echoes of violence that had become all too familiar in the city grew louder. A knock on the door, once mundane, now carried an ominous weight. Without warning, masked figures burst in, agents of chaos representing the harsh reality of the city's divided loyalties.