Kill Shakespeare #1

In a world where literary legends are real, a shipwrecked Hamlet is pulled from the sea by Richard III, who claims he’s the prophesied Shadow King destined to overthrow the tyrannical god Shakespeare. With the promise that the three witches can bring his father back to life, Hamlet reluctantly embraces his role—unaware that Richard and Lady Macbeth are already plotting to seize power in Shakespeare’s name.

In "Chapter Two" of Kill Shakespeare, Hamlet is drawn into a dangerous alliance with Richard, driven by the desperate hope of bringing his father back to life. As Iago shadows him, sowing doubt and distraction, a sudden attack by the Prodigals forces Falstaff to snatch Hamlet away from Richard’s war band—leaving his fate uncertain.

In "Chapter Three" of Kill Shakespeare, Hamlet finds himself caught between warring factions as Falstaff and Puck push him toward joining the prodigals. When Richard’s soldiers storm their inn, Hamlet and Falstaff flee in a clumsy attempt to hide—disguised in drag. Meanwhile, Richard and Lady Macbeth make a chilling alliance, plotting to seize control after Shakespeare’s demise.

In "Chapter Four" of Kill Shakespeare, Falstaff delivers Hamlet to Juliet and Othello, who are leading a rebellion against Richard. When Don John launches a sudden attack, Iago arrives just in time to save Hamlet—only to be seized by the furious Othello.

In "Chapter Five" of Kill Shakespeare, Othello is held back by his comrades as Iago taunts him, claiming he deserves death—yet Othello chooses to imprison him instead. Meanwhile, Hamlet slips away from the group, witnessing Richard’s cruelty firsthand before encountering Demetrius and Lysander, who seek to unite with the Prodigals.

In "Chapter Six" of Kill Shakespeare, Hamlet, Othello, and Juliet move among the villagers, quietly stirring resistance as they toil in the fields. When Richard’s soldiers arrive to enforce loyalty, Hamlet stands against them—sparking a rebellion that draws Othello into open conflict, even freeing Iago to fight beside him. But as the uprising gains momentum, a dangerous alliance begins to form in the shadows.

In "Et Tu, Hecate?", Brutus wrestles with loyalty as Hecate reveals Caesar’s true ambitions, shifting the tide of fate. With Caesar and Brutus fallen, the witch turns her gaze toward Shakespeare himself, seeking to twist his creations through their deepest flaws.