Ebony Gate

In "Ebony Gate" by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle, Emiko Soong, once the feared Blade of the Soong Clan, now lives a quiet life in San Francisco after a violent past. However, her tranquility is shattered when a shinigami demands she fulfill a family blood debt by retrieving the Ebony Gate, which protects the city from the vengeful spirits of the Yomi underworld. This gripping tale combines elements of a female John Wick narrative with dragon magic, set against the vibrant backdrop of Chinatown. As Emiko confronts her dark history, she must decide whether to embrace her past to save the City by the Bay from impending doom.