"Retribution" by lvtwilight09 (guest review by Erica)

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Edward and Bella have been victims of major bullying in high school. From being punched in the face, to being beaten unconscious, they experienced every horror imaginable. Miraculously, however, the two managed to protect and care for each other until graduation, even though something unforgivable happened on that last day of school. Once they leave this phase of their lives behind, Edward and Bella decide to go to college and get married soon after. The scars from the past slowly start to fade away, yet the horrific memories never leave them completely. So when they receive a letter, ten years later, informing them about a high school reunion, the two cannot help but yearn for revenge. So they decide to go down the wrong road, but they soon have to realize that sometimes, getting even is simply not enough - sometimes, all you need is retribution!

This short fanfic is a very dark and heart-felt story about two people, who are so tortured in school that they have no choice but to go down the bad road. lvtwilight09 portrays the situation of students, who can't seem to do anything about their terrible treatment - especially if there is higher force involved that is supporting the bullies themselves - amazingly well. Though the story is extremely graphic (and you will know what I mean when you read just the first sentence) the great thing about it is that it has such a realistic plot-line. It shows people that there are many people like Edward and Bella out there. They turn for the worst, even if that means killing others brutally, because of what they went through. And when you read the story, you realize that the two are not really as mean as they seem to be, but because of their intricate past, they have turned into what they are now. All they do is finally giving back what they have gotten for years. I really love this fic, it is one of my favorites, and I encourage you all to read it, too despite it's uncomfortable and gory moments at times. Because ultimately, the story implies a great inner message that everyone in our world should be aware of. A unique, but definitely a worthwhile fanfiction!

Retribution consists of 20 chapters and 31,642 words. The story is rated MA for language, sex,  and violent, gory, and graphic scenes. Read if you dare!

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This story is a guest review sent in by Erica!