People tend to hold grudges. And often, these grudges fester and mutate into a ticking bomb, just waiting to explode and engulf everyone and everything in its way. Grudges lead to revenge, and this innate tendency for revenge can compel people to inflict pain on others.
Revenge is the rawest form of anger, a trait that every human has within them. This is another reason people resonate so much with stories depicting revenge, as it allows them to relate their struggles to the protagonists’ plight.
Today, let’s vent our anger and discuss the top 5 compelling revenge stories that will get your blood boiling.
- Hamlet
The first story to make it to the list is the widely-known Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Written in the 16th century, the tragedy is among the most powerful stories revolving around the concept of revenge. In the story, after the demise of Denmark’s king, his son, Hamlet, begins to see his father’s spirit. The spirit tells the son to kill the new king, his uncle, to take revenge, leading him on a journey where he contemplates life and death.
- The Count of Monte Cristo
This adventure novel was written by a French author, Alexander Dumas. In the story, Dantes is imprisoned and falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit. After escaping prison, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, seeking revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment.
The story begins in 1815 when Dantes is only 19 years and follows a tale of revenge and redemption fueled by love.
- Carrie
In this frightening Stephen King’s horror novel, Carrie White, a withdrawn and sensitive teen, is bullied by her classmates at school and is subject to abuse from her frantically pious mother at home. When strange occurrences happen around Carrie, she believes she may have some uncanny powers. Invited to the prom by the compassionate Tommy Ross, Carrie tries her best to fit in, but things turn dark and violent.
- Wichita U.S. Marshall
Written by Jedediah Ravine, Wichita U.S. Marshall narrates the story of an adventurous young man.
Galloping through the wild West, the only thing on Wichita’s mind was to avenge the love taken away from him. Wichita follows the trail of outlaws who destroyed his home and wrecked his life. The protagonist’s thirst for revenge is as gripping as Jedediah Ravine’s knack for storytelling. With the wise voice of one of the most exciting authors in the genre, immerse yourself in a unique and gripping revenge story packed with action, love, heartache, and family.
Wichita U.S. Marshall, now available on Amazon.
