Across
- 1. settled down; became less active or intense
- 3. staggering back
- 5. confirmed; proven true
- 6. suffering or sickened
- 8. payback; punishment for a misdeed
- 10. prevented
Down
- 2. clearly stated
- 4. destruction
- 7. literature: mystery and dark tales of vengeance and passion
- 9. freedom from consequences