In Shadow’s Resurgence, The Betrayal of Shadow, Sal Cooper, the fiercely loyal enforcer of the Cooper family, faces betrayal from within. Once the family’s most trusted shadow, Sal is cast aside as a sacrificial pawn by Alan Cooper, the newly appointed family head. The revelation of Alan’s manipulation exposes the harsh truth—Sal was chosen and bound by a curse of “nourishment” magic, designed to ensure that every wound he received would transfer his vitality and abilities directly to Alan. Left defenseless against former allies who now view him with contempt, Sal realizes his entire life was orchestrated to serve Alan’s rise.
In a final, desperate move, Sal attempts to take Alan down with him but discovers that the magic curse prevents him from ever harming Alan directly. Choosing to reclaim his power, he sacrifices himself to reverse the curse, stripping Alan of his vitality and robbing him of his influence over the Cooper family. Though Alan survives, he loses the force that once made him formidable, leading the family to ruin. But Sal’s story does not end in death—reborn at the age of three, he gains a second chance, now free of the curse, and ready to shape his own destiny. As Sal sets out on this new path, he’s determined to protect his autonomy, confront Alan, and unearth his own latent powers, casting a long shadow over those who wronged him.
Alternative Names:
- Rebirth of the Shadow
- The Cooper Family’s Dark Betrayal
- Rise of the Fallen Shadow
- The Cursed Shadow’s Return
- Shadow and Betrayal: The Cooper Legacy