Ashen

Deep within a mountain range, close to a volcano, lies the small rural Ashen village. Within this village the children are taught how to hunt but also how to control their Flow, a mystical force that allows them to strengthen their body and read the emotions of others. After a sudden raid on the village a lone boy escapes capture, realizing he is not as heartless and hell bent on survival as he always thought he was he decides to find a new path in life. While looking for the true reason behind the raid on his village and training himself to get a whole lot stronger he searches for the meaning of his existence.

Ashen was a man from earth. His job? Nothing he just helped lonely women who didn't get enough love from their Husbands with his huge dragon of love. He didn't left any prey who he had his eyes on, whether it be Mom or daughter, all would be caught in his lustful hands. But after getting in an accident, he is reincarnated into a useless Prince's Body in a cultivation world. [Ding! Welcome Host I am the Villainous System"] Ashen: "Villainous System? What is that?" [Ding! This world has innumerable protagonists but only few villains, therefore, to maintain the balance you have been brought into this world and I am here to help you in your journey] A sinister smile hanged on Ashen's lips as he muttered: "Doesn't that mean I can do all that I want" [Ding! No host, you are the useless prince now, You need to become powerful to do that] Ashen's smile retracted for a few second before appearing again: "Oh, I am a Prince? Then shouldn't I have a harem?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NO NTR and there will be NO Yuri. Ashen will be netori, Ashen will not get cheated on. • 200 power stones: 1 extra chapter • 300 power stones: 2 extra chapters • 500 or higher: 4 extra chapters

In the vast and mystical world of Zephiron, where magic flows through the land and forgotten ruins whisper of lost civilizations, two unlikely companions find themselves ensnared in a fate far beyond their reckoning. Vaelin Crowne, a sharp-minded strategist known for his cool demeanor, believes that logic and preparation can solve any problem. Kael Veydris, a reckless yet magnetic force of nature, thrives on instinct and unshakable optimism. Despite their differences, they share one thing in common—an insatiable curiosity. What was meant to be a simple field trip to explore the legendary Labyrinth of Nox quickly turns into a nightmare when they get lost in the labyrinth maze, leaving them trapped in its depths. With no clear way out, Vaelin’s calculated approach and Kael’s gut-driven decisions become their only hope of escape. But when they stumble upon an ancient door, an eerie darkness spills from within, swallowing all light. As they ignite a torch, the shadows retreat just enough to reveal two statues—one depicting a god, radiant and divine, the other a demon, twisted and wrathful. Before they can speak, a chilling gust snuffs out the flame. Then, chains came. A shackle with a long, rusted chain lashed out from the abyss, snapping around Kael’s wrist and yanking him into the consuming darkness. Vaelin barely had time to react before another chain coiled around him, dragging him forward, his vision swallowed by an endless void. When they awaken, gasping for breath, they are no longer in the labyrinth’s depths but standing at its entrance—marked. Heavy iron shackles, now with broken chains, rest upon their wrists, the only proof that what happened was real. The curse has bound them, though to what end remains unknown. They escaped from the labyrinth … but How did it happen? With time slipping through their fingers and the unseen weight of the curse tightening around them, Vaelin and Kael must unravel the mystery of what happened inside the labyrinth before the curse consumes them.

"You're not a monster, Ashen," Serena whispered, "I see you: the man you were, the man you can still be." He turned his face away, painful uncertainty clouding his eyes, "You don't know what it is to feel the curse crawling under your skin. To feel the beast tearing at the edges of who you are." Serena stepped closer, her breathing steady even as his proximity made her heart race. "Then let me help you fight it," she whispered. "You don't have to face this alone." His eyes finally caught hers, haunted and conflicted. "I'm scared to lose myself. but I'm afraid I already have." "I'm not your savior, Ashen," Serena whispered, and her tone was rather even against the chaos whirling around them. "But I may be the only one who can prevent you from becoming the monster you fear." ...... Ashen is a man torn between worlds, born human yet cursed into a werewolf form, who with each full moon loses a little bit of his humanity as the beast inside grows a little stronger every passing day. A tale of Beauty and the Beast turned upside down, where the monster is cursed by his own darkness, and the Beauty may be the only one who can restore his humanity.

One quiet night in Shanghai, Haoran found a strange cigarette on the wet pavement. Its edges were darkened, but it wasn’t burnt. A thin, silvery mist curled from it, almost like it was alive. Curious, he lit it and took a slow drag. The taste was bitter, metallic wrong. A sharp pain spread through his chest, like fire and ice fighting inside him. He coughed hard, but the smoke didn’t leave. Instead, it thickened, twisting into the air like living shadows. Then, from the swirling smoke, something took shape, a tall figure with glowing ember eyes and skin made of shifting ash. Its voice was deep and heavy, like burning coal. “You have awakened me,” it said. “Now, your fate is sealed.” Haoran’s hands shook, the cigarette still between his fingers. He thought he had just found an old cigarette. Instead, he had inhaled something far more dangerous.

Born with the cursed mark of the forgotten House of Hestia, Kael Ashen was destined for greatness—or so the gods claimed. Instead, he lived as a slave, mocked and beaten by the descendants of the Twelve, the powerful ruling families who wield the gods’ gifts as their own. When Kael’s defiance leads to his brutal death at the hands of Zeus’ heirs, his mark awakens a power greater than anyone could imagine. Thrown back to his younger self, Kael now has a second chance to rewrite his fate. The Twelve may rule from their thrones of privilege, but Kael knows their secrets and their weaknesses. With his fiery determination and the potential to surpass even the gods, he will rise from the ashes of his fallen house. The gods gave him this mark. Now, Kael will use it to destroy everything they stand for. Royal Road confirmation message here I am indeed the author

Title: Ascension of the Sky-Torn Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action, Mystery, Adventure, Psychological Themes: Survival, Forbidden Power, Betrayal, Truth vs. Lies, The Cost of Ascension Synopsis In a world where power dictates fate, the weak are crushed, and the strong ascend to realms beyond mortal comprehension. At the heart of it all stands Vaal’Rin, the City of the Damned—a kingdom where exiles, criminals, and forsaken warriors battle for a chance to reach the mythical Celestial Spire. But Ashen Valdris doesn’t remember any of this. He awakens chained, broken, and hunted, his past a void, his only clue a fractured Essence Mark carved into his chest. Everyone seems to know him—some fear him, others want him dead—but Ashen himself has no idea why. When a mysterious man known as The Executioner casts him into the abyss of Vaal’Rin, Ashen has two choices: survive and uncover the truth… or die nameless in the dark. But something lurks within him. A power that defies the laws of this world. A power that should not exist. As he fights through the brutal hierarchy of the damned, faces enemies who claim to know his sins, and unravels a secret that could shatter the Celestial Spire itself, Ashen must decide: Will he reclaim his past? Or will he forge a new destiny, one that even the gods fear? The ascent begins. And the sky will tremble.

Axton Backwoods has always been an outsider. In the quiet village of Ashen Grove, where everyone wields powerful Abilities, Axton stands apart—ordinary, powerless, and a constant target for ridicule. Raised by his foster parents, William and Evelyn, he’s resigned himself to a life of mediocrity. Everything changes when the academy representatives arrive, testing villagers for admission into their prestigious school. Axton, with no visible magic, expects rejection. Yet, to everyone’s shock—including his own—he’s chosen. But why? At the academy, Axton quickly discovers he doesn’t belong. That is, until a life-threatening event forces him to make a fateful choice: accept a mysterious System that offers him power, missions, and guidance—or face certain death. With the System’s help, Axton begins to unlock abilities unlike anything he’s ever seen. But power comes at a price. As Axton navigates dangerous trials and uncovers the academy’s secrets, he learns the truth about his hidden heritage and his connection to forces far beyond his imagination. With enemies closing in and a destiny he never asked for, Axton must decide: will he rise to the challenge, or let the weight of his past crush him?

In the ancient realm of **Zephyros**, where power rules all and the heavens themselves tremble, **Ashen Sky**, a humble blacksmith’s apprentice, has one dream: to forge weapons worthy of the immortal cultivators who dominate the world. But destiny has greater plans for him. When an ancient spirit awakens within his soul, Ashen inherits the **Infernal Forge System**, a mysterious and legendary power that allows him to craft divine weapons capable of shaping history. Overnight, he’s thrust into a brutal world of cutthroat sects, warring clans, and celestial beasts where strength is the only law, and betrayal lurks behind every shadow. Armed with the ability to forge weapons imbued with unimaginable power, Ashen faces trials that will test his limits—and his humanity. As secrets of the Infernal Forge unravel, he uncovers a shocking truth: the system is the key to saving the crumbling heavens... or unleashing their ultimate destruction. Will Ashen rise as a hero, forging a path to immortality? Or will the flames of his forge consume him and all of Zephyros? --- **What to Expect** ✔ A revolutionary cultivation system built around forging legendary weapons. ✔ Epic battles against mythical beasts, rival sects, and ancient foes. ✔ Twists, betrayals, and mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. ✔ A determined underdog rising to dominate the strongest realms. --- **Chapters Updated Daily** - **14 chapters per week** - Chapter length: **1200–1500 words** Ready to witness the rise of a legend who reshapes destiny with fire and steel? **Join Ashen Sky’s journey now!** **Power stones, comments, and your support fuel the flames of this story. Let’s forge a legend together!**

In the scorching deserts of Solara, a once-great kingdom now ruled by the tyrannical House Blackthorn, Evelyn Ashford is the daughter of a disgraced general. When her family is framed for treason by the crown prince, Caelum Blackthorn, Evie watches helplessly as her father is executed, her mother and brother dies in exile. Left to die in the barren wastelands, Evie discovers the Ashen Crown, an ancient relic tied to the lost kingdom of Erythra. The crown grants her the power to manipulate fire and ash—but it feeds on her rage and sorrow, threatening to consume her entirely. With the crown’s power, Evie regresses to the day before her family’s downfall, determined to rewrite their fate.

What if God offered you a chance at revenge, but at a cost? Would you accept the contract to reincarnate into a new world and kill 33 people you have no relation to? Meet William, who becomes Bowen in a fantastical new realm, armed with magic powers, artifacts, slaves, disciples and loyal allies. Will Bowen complete his mission, or will he question the morality of his task and the true intentions of the deity who brought him to this new world? Witness the birth of a divine reaper, feared by gods and demons alike. When even the most powerful beings in the universe are judged by his hand, heaven and hell tremble at the mere mention of his name. Follow his journey of vengeance, redemption, and the ultimate quest for divine purpose. A/N: **Mc will take in many slaves (both male and female) and animal pets all throughout the story. No harem, No Romance. Mc development is slow with many plot twists. **

In a world unraveling under the weight of forgotten wars and dying gods, Ashen Dain embarks on a perilous journey that could shape the future of all existence. A man driven by the unyielding thirst for immortality, Dain has long abandoned the constraints of human emotion and morality. He seeks the Ember of Eternity—a mysterious and ancient force that holds the promise of eternal life and ultimate power. To Dain, the pursuit of immortality is the only way to escape the cruel grip of mortality that shackles him, and he will stop at nothing to achieve it. The Ember of Eternity, however, is not easily attained. Its resting place lies within the heart of the Cinderfrost Cavern, a labyrinth of fire and ice where few have ventured and even fewer have returned. Legends say the Ember grants not just eternal life, but god-like power, and yet its power is bound to a devastating price—one that has shattered the lives of those who have sought it before. Along his journey, Dain encounters those whose lives have been irrevocably altered by the very forces he seeks to control. Soren Arinthal, a once-great sage twisted by his own failure to master the Ember, warns Dain of the cost that awaits him. Kaelen Vireth, a fallen hero seeking redemption, sees Dain as both a reflection of his past mistakes and a threat to the fragile world he still hopes to save. Meanwhile, Lyra Solen, a powerful sorceress with ties to an ancient order, becomes an unwilling ally, determined to stop Dain from unleashing the Ember’s destructive potential. As Dain moves closer to the Ember, he crosses paths with Raxos Daerith, a rival king who would do anything to claim the power for himself. The world is already on the brink of chaos, and Dain’s quest threatens to tip the balance entirely. With each step toward his goal, Dain finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal, power struggles, and ancient secrets that force him to confront not only his pursuit of immortality, but the darkness within his own soul. Guided by the cryptic warnings of Elyndra, the Oracle of Flame, Dain is forced to question the very nature of his quest. Is immortality truly worth the cost? As he draws closer to the Ember, he discovers that the price of eternal life is not just the sacrifice of his humanity, but the destruction of everything he holds dear. The path to eternity may be lined with the ashes of his own soul. The Ember of Eternity is a sweeping fantasy epic that explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the inherent cost of seeking immortality. It is a tale of ambition gone awry, where the pursuit of god-like power forces its seekers to confront the limits of their humanity, and where the question of what makes life worth living is answered only in the flames of destruction.

She was born after the End of the World. Her cradle was the ruins, and her first teacher was hunger. They called her Ashenborn, because she is a child of this new, cruel world. She knows no pity, does not believe in kindness, but a spark flickers in her heart, which can flare up into a flame and change everything.

Vivian Donovan stands at the crossroads of a challenging future and a haunting past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her professional life and the harrowing memories that refuse to fade, she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Vivian’s composed exterior conceals a turbulent inner world where control and chaos are in a constant battle. Detective Sarah Blake, relentless and driven, is thrust into a case that threatens not only her career but her very life. The deeper she delves into the mystery surrounding Vivian and her circle, the closer she gets to a deadly threat that could extinguish her light forever. Each revelation brings her closer to a truth more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Laura, with her soft demeanor and fragile exterior, hides a darkness within. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that Laura’s past is as shadowy as the present danger they all face. Her hidden side emerges, revealing that she is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had suspected. No daughter ever wants to witness the death of her loved ones, but what happens when she becomes the instrument of their demise? As the bodies pile up and the tension mounts, the question looms large: Who is the real killer? In a world where everyone has something to hide, trust is a luxury no one can afford. "Bad Daughter" is a gripping tale of suspense, exploring the thin line between love and hatred, innocence and guilt, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. As Vivian, Sarah, and Laura’s paths collide, the true face of evil is revealed, and the fight for survival begins.

she just couldn't stop crying for others... until her hair started turning white and every wish she fulfilled turned out to be regrets

In a world where power defines destiny, five ancient families guard the delicate balance between empires and chaos. Their crown prince, born into privilege yet driven by ambition plays a game of manipulation, betrayal, and war. The fractured peace of the realm crumbles when the battle for the throne begins and ambition of five families grow The Crown of Ashen Blood is a tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the fragile humanity at the heart of power. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, one question remains: who will ascend the throne, and at what cost?

While playing his favorite game Ashen Blood a man dies and takes over an extras body, who just happens to be one of the main villains forgotten sons.

In the bustling city of Ashen, where humans and demons coexisted in an uneasy harmony, a young boy named Kaito lived a life of solitude. His piercing blue eyes and raven-black hair made him an outcast among his peers. The city's inhabitants whispered about his mixed heritage, how his mother, a human, had fallen in love with a powerful demon. The rumors only served to fuel Kaito's feelings of isolation. Kaito's mother, Emiko, had been a kind and gentle soul. She had met Kaito's demon father, Ryujin, while working as a healer in the city's infirmary. Despite the danger and societal taboo, the two had fallen deeply in love. They had built a life together, one filled with laughter and joy. But fate had other plans.

[Upcoming] A young man, burdened by regret and the death of his sister, awakens in an impossible reality—he has been pulled into the very novel she wrote, a tale of divine power, betrayal, and cursed immortality. Instead of entering the main story, he finds himself two thousand years in the past, inhabiting the body of an unknown figure named Ashan. In this forgotten era, Ashan is one of many heroes blessed by the gods, all tasked with saving the world from its inevitable destruction. As Ashen navigates the crumbling kingdoms and fractured alliances, a god reveals his divine purpose: to fulfill the same destiny. But as he walks this perilous path, Ashen begins to question the truth of his mission—can salvation truly be achieved, or is he merely part of an endless cycle of ruin?

In a world where talent and power is everything, Ashen was born with neither. Ostracised, bullied and shunned by society from a young age, Ashen has known nothing but loneliness. With no parents to show him what love and kindness is, no friends to show him what happiness and relationships feel like, Ashen grew to be a cold and distant person until the faithful night which would change his entire life altogether and history itself.

A century has passed since Emperor Korrun's fall, yet the world remains divided. The factions of the Four Realms vie for power, their goals often at odds with the fragile peace that exists. Whispers of the Sunfire Engine resurface, claiming the ancient weapon still lies buried somewhere, waiting to be unleashed. In the Tideborn Isles, the Ocean Blades prepare for war, while the Sea Shapers struggle to rebuild bridges of peace. In the Emberlands, the Phoenix Legion marches, the Ashen Guild experiments, and the Emberkin Rebellion rises. The Skyhold Peaks are torn between Windcallers and Stormwings, and the Stonecrest Valleys hold fast against the shadows of the Hollow Syndicate. Amid this chaos, two young souls-Kaelina of the Tides and Zyric of the Emberlands-find themselves caught between these factions. Bound by fate and divided by loyalty, they must navigate a world of shifting alliances, ancient secrets, and elemental power. Their choices will determine whether the world finds balance once more-or falls into ruin. (This story was inspired by "Avatar: The last airbender")

When just the right conditions are met (drought, famine, monster abundance, etc.) a magic labyrinth emerges. Some are conquered in mere hours, others can take a month, and the most legendary have stumped divers, those that challenge the labyrinth, since their discovery thousands of years ago. Divers can be idolized and respected for their heroic deeds, or hated for the abuse of the mysterious and sometimes dangerous artifacts found within the labyrinths. The newest labyrinth has drawn a number of divers with different pasts and goals. Included is Cort, a young man seeking fame along with his guardian Ashen. As he delves deeper, he’ll learn just how perilous the labyrinth can be. Deadly traps, hungry monsters, and even other divers will try and stop him. Ready to dive? Hope you survive.

In the aftermath of an endless void, a divine spark gave rise to three sibling deities—Amaterasu, the radiant creator; Tsukihana, the contemplative mediator; and Susano’o, the storm-bringer. Together, they shaped Kaminoyama, a world of beauty and balance, their harmony birthing sacred beasts, yokai, and mortals endowed with infinite potential. But perfection is fragile. A clash of ideologies among the siblings spiraled into a devastating war, plunging the land into chaos. Susano’o’s storms corrupted the lifeblood of the world, while Amaterasu’s light fought to preserve it, and Tsukihana sought balance between her warring siblings. Their conflict shattered the heavens, extinguished suns, and birthed dark forces that reshaped the world forever. The final battle saw heart-wrenching sacrifices, as Tsukihana gave her life to sever Susano’o’s chaos from the world. The war ended, but at a tremendous cost—a single sun, a lone moon, and a fractured realm scarred by darkness. Now, with the gods withdrawn, mortals must forge their own path in a land where hope flickers like dying embers. What lies ahead in the ashes of creation? Only those with the courage to rise will uncover the truth—and face the remnants of divine fury.

In the land of Eryndor, dragons are more than mythical creatures—they are the soul of the world, tied to its essence through ancient magic. But the balance is threatened when a rogue faction of dragonlords seeks to enslave these majestic beings, severing their bond with nature to exploit their power. A young archivist, Kael, discovers a forgotten prophecy etched in the ruins of a lost civilization: "When the ashen skies rain fire, and the hearts of dragons beat in time, the last bondkeeper shall rise to reignite the Eternal Flame." Joined by a misfit band of rebels, Kael embarks on a perilous journey to uncover his connection to the prophecy, confront his lineage as a half-dragon, and awaken the ancient Draconis Rex—a primordial dragon long thought extinct.

Abandoned as a baby and raised in the harshest streets of a city that shunned him, Elias has known nothing but poverty, pain, and survival. With no talent for magic or swordsmanship, he ekes out a miserable existence as a pickpocket, enduring the scorn and cruelty of those around him. But when he is beaten within an inch of his life and left to die, a mysterious old man intervenes, sacrificing himself to grant Elias a second chance—a chance to unlock a hidden power within him.As Elias grapples with the newfound magic coursing through his veins, he quickly realizes that this gift is more curse than blessing. The magic is wild, untamed, and dangerous, and it’s only a matter of time before it consumes him entirely. Desperate for answers, Elias sets out on a perilous journey to the Academy, the seat of magical knowledge, where he hopes to find the key to mastering his power.But the path ahead is fraught with danger, and Elias is not the only one interested in the mysterious power he now possesses. Dark forces are at work, and secrets from his forgotten past begin to surface. As he delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding his abilities, Elias will discover that his fate is tied to something far greater—and far more dangerous—than he could ever have imagined.

Beneath a sky of ashen snow, Orcel stands among the ruins of his village, bound by a vow whispered in the dark. With nothing left but a promise of vengeance, he steps into a world veiled in mystery, where shadows move with purpose and forgotten powers lie waiting. As he rises from weakness, Orcel’s path twists deeper into the unknown, and he begins to question: is he the one seeking revenge, or has something far darker set its sights on him?

Elias Ward, an elite player in the virtual fantasy world of Celestian Requiem, has it all: top rankings, powerful allies, and the thrill of endless quests. But victory feels hollow as the game he once loved begins to lose its allure. When strange events within Celestian Requiem hint at a deeper mystery, Elias finds himself drawn into a journey that blurs the boundaries between his world and the game. Guided by cryptic messages, Elias must uncover ancient secrets alongside his trusted in-game companion, Artemis, and reconnect with people from his real life, including Ava, an old friend he left behind. As they venture deeper into Celestian Requiem, Elias and his team confront increasingly strange events, powerful enemies, and hidden forces that seem to reach beyond the virtual realm. In this tale of digital worlds and real-life stakes, Elias discovers that some quests are more than games—and the choices he makes will impact more than just a leaderboard.

*WARNING!!!* EXTREME LEVELS OF CULTURE!! *Lemons? - In excess!!!* *V's? - Of course yes!!* *Plot? - Divine!! ******** According to Elven tradition, every firstborn prince, upon his 18th birthday, would become husband to seven elven goddesses in exchange for blessing the land of Sylvandar with abundance. And so the cycle continued, each generation bound by an ancient promise, a marriage of duty rather than desire. That is, until the sixteenth king of Sylvandar threatened to break the cycle. Refusing to wed his only son to 'some depraved goddesses of old,' he locked the prince away in a tower right from birth. It was gilded and golden and extravagant, but it was always a cage. ___ Locked away, Ashen's fantasies of a goddess started one night, and he had an instant obsession for the goddess in his dreams. She was built like a temptress would be. She was lithe, like a reed by a calm stream. He didn't know why, but he instantly trusted this goddess. As soon as he saw her, some magic took hold of him. "Are you here to claim me?" "Your father has given you to us." "How did he give me to you? What does that mean?" "You should not fear me," She said softly, instead of answering. She held up her hand when Ashen opened his mouth, shaking her head and cutting him off. "No harm will ever come to you." The king had arrived home that night, and he was yelling, screaming. "Where is he? Where is my son!" The doorknob rattled, and the goddess could smell his fear on the other side. It was something to make her grin with pleasure. She waited for the king to kick through the door and burst the lock free, let him see her holding Ashen, let him take in the view of his son lost to tradition. "The elven tradition has been fulfilled, King Galahad," she said lightly. The shout of horrified despair was music to her ears when she willed Ashen and herself home together. ___ But as it turned out, Ashen had spent all his life in a tower and lacked the makings of a husband. To be deserving of seven beautiful elven goddesses, he had to be stripped of all innocence. And so he was kicked down the infinite corridor of carnal delight. Within this corridor, every step is a leap across universes, every breath, a taste of air from a thousand different worlds. To those who dare to tread its paths, it offers glimpses of erotic lives unlived and kinky fates unwritten. But also, those already lived and fates set in stone. It is a tapestry of many existence that span the breadth of all the 'kink' that is, was, and will be. And so, Ashen journeys down the infinite corridor of carnal delight into the erotic lives of others in order to be stripped of his innocence and become a husband deserving of his beautiful wives-to-be. ******** #No NTR *WARNING!!!* *WRITTEN BY A DEGENERATE!!!* THIS BOOK WILL CONTAIN R18 SCENES, VULGAR WORLDS, SOME INSTANCES OF ABUSE AND A WHOLE LOT. IF THIS IS NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA, I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU AVOID IT. OTHERWISE, ENJOY!!!... DISCLAIMER: COVER ISN'T MINE.