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