Salem Cinder

In a neon-lit city where memories can be stolen and sold as currency, tormented ex-cop Kyren Sable is haunted by fragments of his lost past. Drawn into a vast conspiracy that blends technology and ancient sorcery, he finds himself protecting an enigmatic woman—Celestine Vale—whose existence holds the key to a forgotten prophecy. As corporate overlords manipulate dreams and rebel factions stir in the shadows, Kyren must navigate betrayals and impossible choices. Every confrontation pushes him closer to the edge of sanity, forcing him to question the nature of reality itself. The stakes grow cosmic: memories begin to literally shape the world, and the boundary between love and oblivion blurs. When even one’s name can be erased, Kyren faces a final question—what will he sacrifice to reclaim a truth beyond dreams?

WSA 2025 The narrative follows a gamer who, after selecting the "Awakened Cinder" class in the game Fractured Dawn, finds himself transported into the game's world. However, this version of the game is devoid of its usual interfaces—no UI, no tutorials, and no second chances. Each death strips away a part of his memories and identity, immersing him deeper into a perilous reality. The protagonist, now known as Riven, must navigate the treacherous Witherlands, confronting formidable foes like the Gravemare and Dreamborn Horrors, while uncovering the mysteries of Emberlight, Grace, and Cindershrines. His journey is one of survival, self-discovery, and challenging the very fabric of this fractured world. If you want to have a discussion about the novel, kindly tap on the discord group link-> https://discord.gg/M6T4vEQRuZ

In the fire-bound kingdom of Solvyris, Princess Seris Embervale has always walked a thin line between duty and defiance. As heir to the Ember Throne and the last of the royal Emberbloods—those with the rare ability to bond directly with elemental flame—Seris is expected to rule, to marry for power, and to suppress the dangerous hunger of fire that grows within her soul. But when Kaelen Thorne, a mysterious skyborn emissary from the realm of winds, infiltrates the palace and pulls Seris into a long-buried prophecy, everything changes. A forgotten Mirror Gate awakens. Dreams begin to bleed into reality. And beneath the palace, the Crown of Cinders—a relic said to grant dominion over fire itself—begins to stir after three centuries of silence. As Seris and Kaelen delve into ancient secrets and elemental alliances long fractured, they uncover a truth more terrifying than war: the elemental balance between fire, air, earth, and water is unraveling. A forgotten enemy is moving in the shadows, and the first move has already been made. To protect her people and prevent the world from being consumed by the rebirth of Primordial Flame, Seris must embrace the fire inside her and confront a legacy of power that has destroyed those who came before her. But the deeper her bond with Kaelen grows, the more precarious her choices become—because loving him could ignite the very war she’s sworn to stop. And wearing the crown may save the world… …or set it ablaze.

He has walked through countless worlds—realms of swords and shadows, of gods and monsters. In each life, he bore a new name, rewrote destinies, and defied endings. But now, in the war-torn world of Remnant, he awakens once more—memories fractured, power dormant, yet instinct screaming: something is deeply wrong. Reincarnated into RWBY, a world on the brink of chaos, he knows this isn't just another cycle. The patterns of fate are tangled—Team RWBY’s future is shifting, Ozpin’s secrets run deeper, and Salem’s darkness stretches further than recorded history. With knowledge from lifetimes past and skills forged in countless battles, he must navigate familiar events twisted by unseen forces. This time, he's not just changing fate—he's chasing the truth behind it

Exuberance is a tale about the cursed maiden known as Salem, who wanders the bleak world of Peruvia in search of either meaning or a swift end to her miserable existence. Along the way she encounters a strange race of alien creatures and is flung into an ancient conflict once fought by her mysterious mother. Now struggling with a strange and oppressive parasite found within her, Salem begins her descent into villainy as she attempts to free the world from its misery. She will find love and family on her path, as well as many threatening foes. But above all else Salem is bound to her mission. She must uncover and destroy the mysterious evil that plagues the world, even if it means becoming a sinister queen.

The sky was once a canvas of peace, a sanctuary for the weary. But now it lay as an eternal reminder of humanity's impending downfall. Six years ago, the demons finally came out of hiding. They used the humans as sacrifices for Satan's growing power. Gabriel Cain, a widower who had his everything taken from him, shall make it his duty to venture into hell with the Black Sun Resistance for the purpose of saving everyone and avenging those he lost.

Seeking solitude to complete his latest novel, Carson, a successful writer, moves into an eerie, timeworn house in Salem. But beneath the gabled roof and diamond-paned windows lies a sinister legacy tied to Abigail Prinn, a notorious witch whose name still haunts the town’s darkest legends. When Carson stumbles upon a hidden chamber—known as the Witch Room—he unknowingly unearths a terrifying force. Strange occurrences unfold: unsettling whispers, disturbing dreams, and a creeping sense that unseen eyes watch him. The townspeople whisper of Prinn's occult practices and her dreadful ties to forces beyond human comprehension. As Carson's obsession with the Witch Room deepens, occultist Michael Leigh warns him of the unnatural influence taking hold. But it may be too late. Salem itself begins to tremble—an unseen evil stirs, and the past refuses to remain buried. With mounting horrors and chilling discoveries, Carson finds himself trapped in a nightmare that transcends time. As the boundaries between life, death, and something far worse blur, he must uncover the truth before the shadows consume him entirely. ********** Please Support Me by buying this whole Book At Aus $ 10, https://ko-fi.com/s/ae1d0821d1 I would really appreciate your support. Thank You.

When Kael awakens in a forest of cinders, surrounded by corpses and silence, his past is gone—but the world hasn't forgotten him. Branded by a glowing sigil he can’t explain and haunted by voices that aren’t his, Kael stumbles into a war he doesn’t remember starting. In his dreams, a woman calls his name. In the waking world, people fear it. As shadowy forces close in and fragments of forgotten power surface, Kael must confront the truth buried deep within his shattered memory: He wasn’t just erased. He was made to forget—for a reason. In a realm where magic feeds on emotion and memories hold power, Kael's search for identity may unravel reality itself. Dark fantasy, psychological mystery, and slow-burn romance collide in Ash & Echoes of a Broken Memory — a tale of rebirth, regret, and revelation.

Born in chains. Bound by pride. Driven to rise. Terra is a world far beyond imagination. Fifteen times the size of Earth, its vast lands are carved into massive continents—each ruled by a dominant race, each steeped in centuries of power, pride, and bloodshed. It’s a realm of impossible scale and ancient secrets, where nine unforgiving seas sever nations, seven moons cast their gaze across the lands, and a blue-tinted sun burns in the sky—its eerie hue only noticeable to those foolish enough to stare... and go blind. Elves rule their emerald sanctuaries with grace and arrogance. Vampires reign in shadows, building empires beneath moonlight. Giants tower in the north, their steps shaping valleys. Dwarves dig into the bones of Terra, uncovering truths better left buried. Zombies thrive in their cursed homeland, bound by blood and curse alike. Beasts hunt, evolve, and claim dominion over the wilds. Monsters—twisted, ravenous—defy logic and sanity. And in the cracks between the continents, systems of power stir from their slumber. The Beastborn are born from divine blood yet branded lesser. Once proud, now shackled—enslaved across the world they helped shape. Arthur Morningstar is one of them. A slave. A beast. And more than anything… a man of unbearable pride. He does not seek to be a hero. He does not wish for peace. He wants freedom—not out of mercy, but because those who share his blood were never meant to kneel. As old legacies awaken and the forgotten whispers of Solomon’s lost throne echo across continents, Arthur’s journey begins not with destiny, but with defiance. This is not the tale of a savior. It’s the rise of a conqueror. He won’t change the system—he’ll reduce it to cinders and carve his throne from the ruins. The world chose violence… so he answered with war. *The cover art is not mine if the original artist wants me to take it down please contact me This story is currently being rewritten and reimagined* under a new title for the Webnovel Spirity Awards. The original version, *Unholy Ascension: Child of Dawn*, will remain published for now with no new chapters, but the updated and enhanced version—Child of Dawn—features improved pacing, deeper character development, and refined storytelling. If you'd like to experience the new journey from the beginning, please check out Child of Dawn on my profile. Thank you for your continued support!

Velstrae thrives on elemental obedience—where the gifted wield fire as law and the flameborn rule from the shadows. Liora, a servant girl with no elemental spark, was destined to live and die beneath nobles’ boots. Until the night she awakens a black flame—one no one can name and everyone fears. Branded as a threat to the realm, Liora becomes the Queen’s most wanted. Her only hope lies in fleeing across the fractured empire with allies she barely trusts, power she cannot control, and a fate whispered by ancient ruins: Ashborn. Heir to cinders. Sent to hunt her is Riven, the Queen’s most loyal weapon—a flame-forged killer bound to the crown by a blood oath. Cold, controlled, and merciless, Riven has never failed. But the girl with eyes like smoke and defiance like a blade threatens everything he’s become. She fights like fire incarnate. And worse—she sees him. Forced into uneasy proximity as war ignites and kingdoms fracture, Liora and Riven tread the thin line between hatred and something far more dangerous. Their bond is forbidden. Their desire, impossible. Yet the deeper they descend into old magic and rebellion, the more they realize: the Queen’s reign was never built to last. And some flames were meant to burn the world down.

Every year, people vanish from our world without a trace-no explanations, no clues, no returns. In the third year, it was Daniel's turn-our hero-and his loyal childhood friend, Salem. What seemed like a mysterious disappearance was actually a secret gateway to a completely different realm... A world teeming with legendary creatures, savage beasts, and warring races locked in an eternal struggle-where betrayals run deep and conflicts burn fiercely, not only between different species but even among humans themselves. Daniel is thrown into a dark whirlwind of secrets and dangers, in a merciless world ruled by its most powerful creatures. With every step he takes, the shadows grow darker, revealing a shocking truth: the real danger hasn't surfaced yet-it lies hidden behind closed doors. Will Daniel unravel the mysteries buried deep within this world? Will his strength and willpower be enough to withstand what awaits him in Tharulim? Or will this harsh realm consume him, just as it has consumed all who came before? "For more chapters, join the world of Throliem on Patreon:" patreon.com/HunterXD1000

is it really that complicated is it really that hard I'm just curious did no one learn anything from Salem I thought people were fans of Twilight and what the heck is wrong with your government!!? oh yes everything! Spell for Kindness and Open-Mindedness (A Charm Against Condescending Pricks and Judgy Jerks) By the warmth of empathy and the light of truth, Let hearts grow gentle, and minds uncouth Be softened, humbled, made aware— Let kindness, not judgment, fill the air. Ingredients: A pink candle (for compassion) A pinch of salt (to cleanse negativity) A feather (for lightness of spirit) A small stone (for grounding and humility) A piece of paper and a pen Instructions: Prepare the Space: Place the pink candle in the center. Arrange the salt, feather, and stone around it. On the paper, write: “Let me see with open eyes, Speak with care, and not despise. May my heart be kind and true, May I judge not, nor misconstrue.” Light the Candle: As the flame grows, sprinkle the salt around the candle in a gentle circle, saying: “Salt to cleanse, flame to warm, Let harshness fade, let kindness form.” Hold the Feather: Wave the feather over your head and shoulders, imagining it brushing away arrogance, condescension, and judgment. Say: “Feather light, take flight, Remove the urge to mock or slight.” Ground with the Stone: Hold the stone in your hand, feeling its weight. Say: “Stone of earth, keep me grounded, Humble, honest, never hounded By pride or scorn or cruel intent— Let my words be kindly meant.” Recite the Spell: Read aloud what you wrote on the paper. Then add: “May I never call another mad, When their world has gone so bad. May I listen, may I care, And never judge what I can’t bear.” Close the Ritual: Blow out the candle, fold the paper, and tuck it somewhere you’ll see it often (wallet, mirror, phone case). Carry the stone with you for a day as a reminder. May this spell help you—and those around you—trade arrogance for empathy, and judgment for understanding. The world’s got enough pricks; be the reason someone feels safe, not silenced.

In the quiet town of Salem, Massachusetts, a wave of gruesome murders shocks the community. A mysterious killer is targeting corrupt individuals, leaving behind mutilated bodies and cryptic messages. Detective Vincent Rainer embarks on a relentless hunt, unaware that the true monster might be hiding closer than he thinks... Justice has a shadow-and it's watching.

Nicholas, a demon and Harper, a powerful witch are fugitives, hunted by their wealthy families and The Glades for defying ancient laws. Their love is forbidden, their unborn child a threat to the supernatural order. As Harper’s pregnancy progresses, their abilities begin to fade, forcing them into hiding. Their only hope is sanctuary with a powerful witch in Salem. But fate has other plans. Harper gives birth prematurely, leaving both parents weakened—just enough for their newborn daughter, Emily, to be stolen from them. When they recover, they find that their powers have not only returned but they are even more potent than before. Abandoning their escape plan, they wage a ruthless war against their enemies, determined to uncover the truth and find their daughter. As days turn into weeks with no sign of Emily, Harper begins to unravel, tormented by guilt and the unbearable void where her child should be. But then Nicholas experiences something extraordinary—he can see through Emily’s eyes, feel her presence as if she is still with them. The visions lead them on a desperate hunt, uncovering a secret coven with ties to Harper’s own bloodline. Their search takes them from Salem to the mystical heart of the French Quarter, where an ancient prophecy foretells their daughter’s destiny. With time running out, they journey to Norway, where intrigues with old gods and forgotten powers await—some who seek to destroy Emily before she can claim her birthright. Nicholas and Harper will stop at nothing to bring their daughter home. But as they uncover the true nature of her existence, they must face a disturbing truth—saving Emily may come at the cost of unraveling the supernatural world itself.

Kaitlyn Woods lives on the harsh edges of the city, where survival is a silent war. With an ill mother depending on her and no one to turn to, she’s forced into a thankless job in a suspicious bakery-turned-gaming shop, one that quickly reveals its darker layers. As she endures manipulation from those who mistake her desperation for weakness, Kaitlyn finds herself caught in a complicated web of affection and betrayal, torn between two hearts tied to the same bloodline. What begins as an unexpected connection soon spirals into emotional chaos, testing her strength, her loyalty, and her sense of self. With her world crumbling and her mother’s condition worsening, Kaitlyn must fight not just for survival, but for clarity, because in a city full of secrets, even love can be a trap. Can she break free, or will she lose herself trying to hold it all together?

Utterly mad and consumed by hatred, Sebastian attacked Erika Luttrell’s manor. As the woman incinerated him to ashes, Sebastian died with a crazed smile on his face, finding humor in his own death. But fate had a wild twist in store for Sebastian. Thanks to a trinket bequeathed by his dead father, the pyromancer gets sent back to the past, landing right in the middle of another shot at payback. There is only a tiny insignificant problem plaguing the man. Madness followed him, pushing him to take completely avoidable risks. With a grin on his face, and flames in his hands, Sebastian will make those who ruined his family pay and turn into cinders all the thespians within the mystical realm who gave him his powers. --------------- RELEASE SCHEDULE: Two chapters a day UNLESS I have real life stuff to attend. CHAPTER LENGTH: 1000-1200 words long chapters. --------------- TAGS: #Skill Creation #Alternative World #Regression #Mad MC #Male MC #Western Fantasy If you want to share some thoughts or have a chat with me, you can join the discord's server here: https://discord.gg/dZpb4TBRJc

In a world where power is determined by cultivation, Ashen Wu is born with a shattered dantian, rendering him unable to cultivate. Mocked by his clan and abandoned by his father, he is left to fend for himself in the outskirts of the empire. However, when he stumbles upon an ancient ruin, he discovers the Ashen Codex—a forbidden cultivation method that defies the heavens themselves. But there is a price. The more Ashen cultivates, the more his body turns to ash, his life force burning away to fuel his strength. With every battle, he must walk the fine line between power and oblivion. As he unravels the secrets of the Ashen Codex, he learns that his fate is tied to a long-forgotten war between celestial beings and primordial demons. Armed with a body that withers with every breakthrough and a soul that refuses to yield, Ashen Wu embarks on a path that will shake the foundations of the cultivation world. Will he conquer destiny, or will he fade into nothingness like the ashes he commands? Key Cultivation Realms: Mortal Vein – The foundation of all cultivators. Spirit Ash Stage – Body begins to refine energy, but with Ashen’s technique, it starts burning away. Cinder Core Formation – His dantian, once broken, reforms into a core of embers. Eternal Ember Ascension – His very existence starts to merge with the Dao of Ash and Rebirth. Heavenly Ash God – The final step, where he transcends life and death, becoming the embodiment of destruction and renewal. Main Characters: Ashen Wu – The outcast with a body destined to burn away. A calm yet ruthless cultivator who values loyalty above all. Lan Yue – A mysterious woman with a celestial lineage, drawn to Ashen’s fate. She holds the key to the Ashen Codex’s true origin. Old Ghost – A sarcastic yet wise spirit residing within the Ashen Codex, guiding Ashen in his cultivation. Jin Tianlong – A prodigious cultivator of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, Ashen’s greatest rival and the embodiment of heaven’s will. Themes: Defying fate and destiny Power that comes with a cost Betrayal, revenge, and redemption The balance between destruction and rebirth Would you like me to expand on any part, such as specific fights, plot twists, or world-building?

In a world where history has been burned to ash and truth lives only in whispered legends, Kael Danivar — a forgotten survivor of a ruined bloodline — stumbles upon an ancient relic: the Annals of the Cinderfreed. Pressed into service by the proud, ruthless Sigilborn, Kael rises from a nameless laborer to a decorated soldier, desperate for belonging in a world that has no place for the weak. But loyalty comes at a price. Haunted by fevered dreams of blood and fire, Kael begins to see cracks in the Sigilborn’s shining ideals. When the brutal realities of war tear away the last of his innocence — and those he trusts are silenced in cover-ups and lies — Kael is forced to confront a choice: remain blind and safe within the walls of power, or risk everything to uncover the buried truth of the Cinderfreed. As ancient forces stir and forgotten horrors rise from the shadows, Kael’s journey will lead him into the heart of lost knowledge, into a war without heroes, and into the fire of his own reckoning. Some truths were meant to be forgotten. Some names were never meant to rise again. But from cinders, something must be freed.

This isn’t a fairy tale. No heroes. No lessons. Zetulah Viridian isn’t a savior. She’s the part of you that knows kindness gets you killed. And her story? It’s the question you’ve been swallowing since life first kicked your teeth in: How much worse would you burn the world to make it hurt like you do? Zetulah is just a woman with blood in her teeth and a knife, asking: How much of your soul would you sell to watch your enemies bleed? Before wolves ruled the world, war did. Four dynasties carved the realm of Varkathis apart like a carcass. Their war is no longer about thrones—it’s about erasing each other from history. For centuries, four houses ruled through brutality and broken vows: House Emberclaw (South): Flame-lit conquerors with eyes like smoldering coals. They leave only ash and children's bones behind. House Viridian (West): Healers turned hunted, their once-bright green eyes—symbols of hope, and nature—now dimmed to murky moss. Targets for slaughter. House Azzuri (North): Ice-hearted titans with gazes bluer than glacial crevices. They would let their own blood freeze before breaking an oath. House Moriba (East): Puppeteers with golden eyes that flicker like gilded lies. Stare too long, and you’ll wake up throat-cut with your own dagger. —-------- Zetulah Viridian doesn’t scream when her brother dies. She counts the seconds until his fingers go cold, the Emberclaw dagger still jutting from his throat. They don’t let her bury him. Instead, they nail Fenrik’s corpse to her family’s gates—a scroll stuffed between his teeth: “Let the last Viridian choke on her brother’s rot.” They take her title. Her home. Even her pride—carving the Emberclaw sigil into her land as a warning to survivors. But rage? Rage is the one thing they can’t carve out. Zetulah isn’t fighting for a crown. She’s fighting to keep her tongue, her liver, her green eyes from becoming Emberclaw trophies. To survive, she kneels to the boy whose family murdered her brother— Prince Kaelith Emberclaw, whose crimson gaze burns like a forge even as he bandages her wounds with surgeon’s hands, that has snapped more necks than healed them. Every time he laughs—warm and bright, nothing like the Emberclaw pyres she’s cursed—she forgets, just for a heartbeat, that she needs to kill him. War horns sound. Now, Zetulah must choose: Lead her surviving kin into the hellmouth of battle, or light the match that burns every house—hers included—to cinders. Because in the realm of Varkathis ? Mercy is the lie you tell while sharpening your blade. Power is the scream that haunts your enemies’ sleep. And Zetulah? “She’s learned how to make the world scream with her.” "You won’t like Zetulah. You’ll recognize her—the part of you that knows mercy gets you killed." Here’s what they don’t tell you about vengeance: It doesn’t heal. It addicts. You won’t love this story. You’ll hate how much you need to finish it.

The world has ended—slowly, violently, and without mercy. Once a realm of wonder where men, elves, and dragons coexisted in uneasy harmony, it now lies in ruin. A great plague, known only as The Fall, swept through the kingdoms like a whisper before turning into a scream. It twisted minds, mutated bodies, and birthed nightmares known as The Fallen. Civilizations collapsed. Forests turned to cinder. Cities sank into silence. From the ashes walks a man known only as The Mourner—a former noble from a lost kingdom, whose family and people were devoured by the plague. Bound by grief and haunted by memories, he now serves a nameless order that scavenges what little remains, searching not just for hope or truth, but for something worse: meaning. As whispers of a second wave stir beneath the ruins, The Mourner must descend into forgotten catacombs, face ancient horrors, and confront the question that keeps him breathing: Why was he left behind when everything else was taken from him ?

Four years ago, Isla Caruso burned alive — betrayed by the man she loved, her empire reduced to cinders. Or so the world believes. Now she’s back, masked under a new face and a new name, with one mission: make Matteo Romano pay. But Matteo didn’t murder her family. He’s been searching for the truth ever since, bedeviled by love, loss and guilt. And when Elena De Luca enters his orbit, he doesn’t know her — but he senses her. The fire. The pull. The ghost he thought he lost. But as Isla gets closer to the truth, she uncovers an even deeper conspiracy, one that turns her vengeance into a trap — and her heart into a weapon. Love was meant to be her weakness. And now it may be the only thing that can save them both.

When the World Tree’s crown ignited into ash, its burning leaves carved a prophecy into the skies: “The throne of cinders awaits the oathbreaker.” Was it arson by dragonfire? A fey court’s vengeance? Or the dying gasp of a realm rejecting its rulers? Kaelan Emberlyn treads twin paths of fire and betrayal: Heir to the Ashen Citadel, where his ancestors bound elemental lords to forge the first Cinderthrone. Outcast of the Sylvan Circle, condemned for shattering the sacred Oath of the Verdant Veil. Now, as the last leaves of the World Tree crumble: The Ashborne Cabal resurrects forgotten warlocks to claim the throne’s smoldering power. In the blighted forests of Driftwood Hollow, dryads whisper of a Shattered Oath that could either reignite life… or reduce the realm to embers. Kaelan’s choice: Become the Cinder King’s blade to save his people, OR Unravel the oath that damned him – even if it means burning the throne to ash.

In a realm where spiritual energy ignites wars and ancient bloodlines dictate power, Liara, a orphaned blacksmith’s daughter, discovers her touch can awaken dormant celestial flames—a forbidden power that once destroyed the immortal Phoenix Dynasty. When her village is razed by the tyrannical Jade Serpent Sect hunting "heretics," Liara flees with a sentient fire-spirit bonded to her soul. She infiltrates the Skyfall Academy, a floating citadel training elite cultivators, disguised as a male disciple to evade detection. But survival demands more than lies: A Deadly Bargain: To master her unstable flames, she must learn from Kael Veyra, the icy Crown Prince of the Eclipse Kingdom—whose family slaughtered the last Phoenix heirs. A Prophecy’s Shadow: An ancient scroll brands her the "Sovereign of Ashes," destined to either reignite the celestial throne or reduce the world to cinders. A Forbidden Alliance: Her growing bond with a rebel alchemist threatens to expose her identity, even as he holds the key to curing her corruption. As sect wars erupt and her fire-spirit’s whispers grow violent, Liara faces an impossible choice: Embrace her lineage as the last Phoenix heir to burn the corrupt heavens… Or extinguish her flames forever to save the man she swore to hate.

### **Title**: *The Coven of Hollow Hill* ### **Genre**: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Historical Fiction ### **Setting**: The story is set in the fictional town of Hollow Hill, a secluded, eerie village nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. The town has a dark history tied to witchcraft, secret societies, and ancient rituals. The timeline alternates between the present day and flashbacks to the 17th century, during the Salem Witch Trials and the founding of Hollow Hill. ### **Main Themes**: - The power of legacy and family secrets - The struggle between light and dark magic - The cost of power and the weight of destiny - The intersection of history and the supernatural --- ### **Plot Overview**: The story follows the lives of the Blackthorn family, a lineage of powerful witches who have guarded an ancient secret for centuries. The Blackthorns are bound by a curse that ties their fate to Hollow Hill and a mysterious entity known as *The Veil*, a gateway between the human world and the realm of spirits. When 22-year-old **Eleanor Blackthorn** returns to Hollow Hill after the sudden death of her grandmother, she discovers she is the last in the line of Blackthorn witches. As she uncovers her family’s dark past, she learns that the curse is reaching its climax, and *The Veil* is weakening, threatening to unleash chaos upon the world. Eleanor must navigate a web of alliances, betrayals, and ancient rivalries as she prepares to face an ancient enemy—a coven of dark witches known as *The Hollowed Ones*, who seek to harness *The Veil* for their own sinister purposes. Along the way, she uncovers hidden truths about her family, her powers, and the town’s bloody history.

The secret to feeding a crew of hungry alien pirates? A contract with a demon. Lusac is just a lowly member of a space pirate crew in the civil war-plagued Cinder Rock Galaxy. But everything changes for him one day when the Demon in his fridge offers him a system. Finally, Lusac can level up and unlock new [skills]. The only catch? It’s a cooking system. And [Chef] Lusac has no experience in the kitchen. As Lusac and his crewmates travel along The Astral Highway (a messy network of wormholes connecting the entire galaxy) plundering rich planets and taking on jobs from wealthy clients, will he be able to use his new system to become more than just a decent cook? What To Expect: -Weak to strong MC -Secondary FMC with intersecting storylines -Action interspersed with cozy cooking chapters -A vast, unique galaxy where Humans are NOT the dominant species "Cooking" designates a cooking chapter [V] designates a Varyna chapter Release Schedule: Daily by 13:15 EST For the 10 latest chapters, please visit the official TAH Patreon! patreon.com/Raine3 **This is story is a joint project by Currer, Acton, and Elis Raine. It is also available on Royal Road.**

After the destruction of their coven and the death of the coven leader, Sara, Mary, Isabelle, Emily, and Elizabeth made their way to Salem, the one place where no witch was safe. Under the new coven leader Sara, everyone explores what Salem has to offer to each of them. Their bonds will be put through test after test all the while keeping their secret safe from the watchful eye of the town. Will they come out in triumph or fail and suffer the fate as the previous witches did.