Ashes Of You Catherine Cowles

In a world ravaged by war and the hunt for ancient dragons, a mercenary with a troubled past finds herself bound to a forgotten power. Between curses and betrayals, she must face enemies as formidable as her own demons. But as an ancient force awakens, the line between human and monster begins to blur… and the price of power may be far more terrible than she ever imagined.

Captain Elias Carter was one of the brightest minds in the U.S. Air Force, a tactical genius specializing in aerial combat and logistics. His career, however, was cut short when his fighter jet was shot down in an unforeseen skirmish over the South China Sea. As his consciousness fades into oblivion, he awakens once more—not as Captain Carter, but as Adrian von Rabenfeld, the heir to a crumbling duchy in an alternate version of the Holy Roman Empire during the 17th century. Born into an era of constant warfare, religious strife, and the encroaching forces of both the Ottoman Empire and emerging nation-states, Adrian must navigate the treacherous waters of feudal politics. With his knowledge of modern warfare, supply chain logistics, and statecraft, he is determined to turn his backwater duchy into a formidable military power. But war is not only fought on the battlefield—scheming nobles, zealous clergy, and foreign adversaries all seek to dictate the fate of his lands. Will Adrian be able to carve a path toward a unified, industrialized Germanic empire centuries ahead of its time? Or will he be crushed beneath the weight of history, his modern knowledge unable to overcome the inertia of medieval thought? One thing is certain: in an age of muskets and mercenaries, only the strong shall write history in their name.

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

Duncan Abnomar was transmigrated to a magical world. Most of the lands of the world had sunken, and the surviving humans could only live on islands. Due to an unknown reason, the world was also contaminated and strange phenomena and things would randomly appear. Humans had developed steam gear technology, and the islands were connected through boats. They survived by studying strange phenomena that happened all around the world. However, as the captain of a scary-looking ghost ship, Duncan was facing a huge challenge. "How the heck do I steer this ship?" Highly recommended by experienced editor: MC is transmigrated to a world mostly covered in water and far from civilization. He becomes the captain of the ghost ship, the 'Homeloss'. He steers through the fog and adventures through the broken world and the unknown deep sea. As he discovers the ruins of abandoned civilization, he would also stumble into the war between the strange phenomena and the devil gods. The story takes place in a combination of ocean and Chutly mythology world, a new and interesting background. It’s an attractive story to read due to the author’s sense of humor and mastery over the ambiance of the story. --------------- Another-style introduction: "On that day, a thick fog engulfed everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and faced a completely overturned and shattered world – the former order was completely gone, and peculiar phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society. The island city-states and the fleets challenging the sea have become the only lights of civilization left, while the shadows of old days still lurk in the deep sea, waiting to devour this dying world again. But for the new captain, there's only one pressing question – Does anyone know how to sail this damn ship?!"

Johann Geistmann is a high school student who moved from Germany to Japan due to his parents' work. Drenched in apathy, he spends his tedious days accompanied by his three peculiar friends. However, something changed with the arrival of a mysterious girl at school who turned his life upside down. Follow Johann as he tries to unravel the bizarre and complicated love triangle he finds himself entangled in!

Nevalis, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Phillirion, thought of nobles as the ones he read about in books. A noble title did not mean money or power, but rather had deeper, higher values symbolizing responsibility and honor, for those who lived with the saying "with power comes responsibility ".  But when Nevalis went out into the world, he did not find it as he had imagined. Reality hit him in the face. Those bastards aren't nobles! Who do they think they are? They tarnished the noble title! They don't deserve that title anymore!" "I will be a true nobleman, a nobleman of all the nobles who have passed this world!" Nevalis seeks to truly redefine nobility, to fulfill his dream of becoming a true nobleman, more noble than all those who held the title before him. The plot revolves around his personal journey, which brings a combination of suffering, sacrifices, and ascent towards his goal, in the face of a cruel world full of illusions and deviations. The novel combines the profound lessons of honor and responsibility, and the challenges faced by humans in their quest for perfection.

Astrid Thornwell wakes up one fateful morning on her 15th birthday, finding herself back in a world that should be familiar, but feels strange and distant. After surviving a traumatic event in her future—a controlling marriage to her husband, Darian Thornwell—Astrid finds herself mysteriously transported to a time before everything changed. Yet, as the fragments of her past life begin to resurface, she is haunted by memories of her tragic marriage and the man who had once trapped her in a suffocating union. In this timeline, her mother, a constant source of warmth and love. Their bond is unbreakable, and Astrid cherishes the traditions they share, especially the comforting, symbolic family meals of spaghetti. But there’s a catch: while her mother is still by her side, the fear of losing her son if she doesn’t marry Darian looms over Astrid’s every choice. Her son, a symbol of her future, will never exist if she alters her past in any way. The silver pocket watch that her mother gave her holds a mysterious power, guiding Astrid through the moments of doubt that plague her heart. But with every passing day, Astrid wrestles with an agonizing question: can she change her fate without losing what matters most? Torn between the hope of creating a happier life and the fear of erasing the son she’s come to love, Astrid must decide if she can rewrite her destiny—or if fate has already been sealed. As Astrid grapples with the weight of her memories and her love for her son, she faces a pivotal choice: will she choose safety and let fate unfold, or will she take the risk of altering her life and challenging the course of her future, no matter the cost?

“I don't like judging people, but sometimes I can't help it. I don't like talking behind people's backs, but sometimes I do. I just want to live a good life, but sometimes I can't.” Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. And while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

April, a young woman grappling with family tensions and a growing sense of unease, finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery that threatens to unravel the fragile peace in her small town. Whispers of an ancient evil stir from their slumber, and as April delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront not only the external threats but also the inner demons that have long plagued her family. Guided by cryptic clues and a series of unsettling dreams, April uncovers a hidden world beneath the town, where ancient magic and terrifying secrets lie dormant. She discovers that she is the latest in a long line of women who have been tasked with protecting the world from the encroaching darkness. With the help of a mysterious and morally gray love interest, Lucian, April begins to train and harness her newfound powers. But as the darkness grows stronger, April must confront not only the external threats but also the inner turmoil within her own heart. Torn between her family, her duty, and her growing feelings for Lucian, April must make a choice that will determine the fate of the world. Will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she rise to become the hero she was destined to be?

In a world where power is hoarded by the elite and honour is a currency few can afford, Asche is a nobody—or so he thought. Mocked as a beggar and burdened by rumours whispered through market stalls, he cares for only one thing: protecting his brother, Jorg. But everything changes when an uncovered secret and a prophecy name Asche as the saviour of a kingdom he loathes. Thrust into the glittering halls of royalty, he is crowned the protector of a corrupt system that has only ever crushed people like him. The nobles sneer at him, the prophecy’s true meaning is cloaked in mystery, and enemies within and without conspire to bring him down. Caught between duty and defiance, Asche must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, combat forces beyond comprehension, and decide whether to save a kingdom he despises—or let it burn to ash.

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

To the world Lucas was the perfect CEO. He led the family company to become the biggest in the country. He also had the most beautiful woman for a lover and with gorgeous looks that would make anyone fall for him, he had it all. However, it all came crashing down one day when he got that letter. A letter that made him question his very existence. A letter that unhinged him.

Growing up is a symphony of endings and beginnings, a delicate balance between heartbreak and self-discovery. "Ashes and Echoes" is a collection of poetry that captures the raw, unfiltered emotions of young adulthood: the first loves that set your world on fire, wishful thinking, and the bittersweet journey of finding yourself in the wreckage of the world. Through lyrical verse and intimate storytelling, these poems explore the restless nights, the unanswered messages, the weight of the world, and defiant hope and nostalgia that comes with healing. Each page is a reflection of what it means to love recklessly, to break beautifully, and to rise from the ashes of who you once were. For anyone who has ever felt lost, for those learning to stand on their own, "Ashes and Echoes" is a reminder that this is not the end, but it’s the beginning of something even more powerful: you.

When they tell you that history repeats itself, you should at least expect some details to change. But no, in our case, things went exactly as they did the first time: a crack in the sky, a couple of monsters a bit taller than usual, and a myriad of people who, for some reason, were surprised. Because who, honestly, wouldn't have bet on a good demon invasion every few hundred years? Although, to be fair, this time the causes are much clearer. Man always finds new ways to destroy himself. If the first time the solution came in the form of a shy librarian who unknowingly found the key to stopping the end of the world, this time it came in the form of a weak and hungry boy, who would have preferred to destroy it rather than save it. Let me ask you a question: who said that magic was reserved for muscular and dramatic warriors? No, my friends, true salvation, this time, doesn't come from paper, scrolls, and the patience of a genius, but from hunger, fear, and the will not to give up on your fate.

When Elora loses her family at a tender age, she is sold into slavery, her true heritage forgotten. Bound in chains, she is thrust into a cruel world of auctions and buyers, her memories buried deep within her. But fate takes a turn when a mysterious figure—clad in a dark hood—buys her freedom for a price few are willing to pay. Taken to a small apothecary in a bustling market, Elora finds refuge in the home of a skilled herbalist, a woman whose knowledge of plants and healing runs as deep as the scars hidden beneath Elora’s skin. While the herbalist tends to her body, the silent bond between them begins to form, offering Elora the first glimmer of hope in years. Yet, questions about her past continue to haunt her. As Elora’s physical wounds heal, secrets unravel—secrets that will reveal her bloodline, the true identity of the man who saved her, and the path to her destiny.

Financial genius Ethan joins New York's old money family Vanderlinde for love, and hibernates for three years under the cold eyes of his wife Luna and the family's humiliation. Upon discovering that his father-in-law, Nathan, has hollowed out the family business through smuggling and arson, Ethan rescues his wife from a burning warehouse, accidentally triggering the inheritance of the blockchain empire left behind by his birth mother. Armed with the fangs of the wolf of Wall Street and the scepter of the crypto world, he completes a triple kill on the capital battlefield of Fifth Avenue: crushing Nathan's pride with an equity buyout, tearing off the hypocrite's mask with dark-network transaction records, and finally branding a barcode tattoo symbolizing a new era of capital into the pupils of his enemies.

In an alternate historical fiction where the Crusades never ended, the heavenly hosts dispatch Lyriel, a curious and uniquely human-like angel, to track down a rogue saint. On her journey, Lyriel discovers that humanity has fallen far from grace. The Inquisition, formed in God's name, hunts alleged witches and devil worshipers with relentless zeal. Amid this chaos, Lyriel encounters a mercenary named Karl and hires him as her bodyguard. Together, they scour Christendom in search of the saint before the true enemy of humanity—the devil and his demons—can find him first. Their goal? To prevent the unleashing of Apocrypha, the final end of the world.

*Kieran Alaric was a survivor in a world of ash and blood—a man who clawed his way to the top through betrayal and sacrifice. But when his death marks the end of Earth’s final battle, he wakes up in the past, trapped in the frail body of a dying man. Armed with memories of an apocalypse yet to come, Kieran must outsmart an indifferent world, build alliances, and prepare for Judgment Day. But as he digs deeper into the cause of humanity’s downfall, he uncovers a terrifying truth: he wasn’t the only one sent back in time. In a world teetering on the edge of annihilation, where blood powers the strongest and betrayal runs deep, Kieran must fight not just to survive—but to rewrite destiny itself.

In the wake of a zombie apocalypse, Ash and Eve are forced together by survival, but their differences ignite a dangerous tension. Ash, sweet and naive, clings to the last remnants of hope, while Eve, hardened by a brutal world, is determined to keep her walls up. As they clash over every decision, the threat of the undead is the least of their worries—it's the growing pull between them that might just break them. In a world where trust is a luxury and love feels like a betrayal, will they survive each other—or will their enemies be the least of their problems? This is a post apocalypse lesbian love story. *Updates daily* I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

En un oscuro mundo navega la magia y la espada en un vals de potencia y ambición. El Instituto de Ascensión se alza torre al cielo, donde se templan los elegidos en magos y guerreros extraordinarios. Ambos, nobles como plebeyos se unen para ocupar un lugar en las clases prestigiosas, sometidos a retos que ponen a prueba tanto sus talentos como esfuerzos. Nuestro personaje, muerto miserablemente despierta, reencarnando en una realidad antes escrita por el mismo. ¿El problema? Esta novela la escribió hace mas de 10 años y apenas recuerda, nada, por si fuera poco, parece que en esta historia... Los dioses no lo respaldan....

A life of luxury, indulgence, and effortless privilege shatters in a single evening when a sharp, brutal truth cuts through the golden facade. A young heir, drowning in his own mediocrity, faces the unthinkable—rejection from the one person he thought he could hold onto. Stripped of his comfort and adoration, he spirals into the darkest corners of his mind, where despair wrestles with a strange, burning determination. Haunted by the weight of his past and driven by an almost self-destructive hunger for transformation, he abandons the empire he was born to inherit and vanishes into a world that forces him to confront the man he has become. There, among unfamiliar faces and grueling struggles, he begins to rebuild himself, reshaping every flaw and failure into an arsenal of precision and control. But the past has a way of finding you, no matter how far you run. When duty drags him back to the family and the life he swore to leave behind, he must navigate a labyrinth of old wounds, cold betrayals, and a love that feels more like a curse. In the relentless pursuit of redemption—or revenge—he discovers that some chains are impossible to break, and the price of reinvention is far steeper than he ever imagined. This is a story about power, obsession, and the unyielding pull of a man’s desire to escape himself. Or perhaps, to destroy himself in the process. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, organizations, or products is purely coincidental. All characters, events, and businesses portrayed in this book are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any use of real names, businesses, or organizations is intended solely to enhance the story and is not meant to depict actual events or real individuals.

My first story I decided to upload and fast paced

Kibri yüzünden tanrılar tarafından lanetlenerek küle dönüşen Ateş Kraliçesi Eryndra, yüzyıllar sonra yeniden doğar. Ancak bu kez gücü ve varlığı, sadece tanrılarla değil, kendi karanlık geçmişiyle de sınanacaktır. Küllerden yükselen alevler, onu eski ihtişamına mı kavuşturacak, yoksa sonsuz bir yıkıma mı sürükleyecek?

Post-nuclear war Britain: an alternative reality where superpowers exist

This story weaves the opulent glamour of The Great Gatsby with the haunting weight of generational melancholy. For those who crave a billionaire Gothic dark romance drenched in scandal and secrets, set against the intoxicating backdrop of 1968.

In a world on the brink of cataclysmic change, a young girl named Gerda finds her simple life shattered by a mysterious celestial event. Thrust into a chaotic and dangerous new reality, she must navigate the ruins of a fallen civilization and confront the unsettling transformations taking place within herself. As Gerda journeys through a subterranean world of survivors, she encounters both benevolent and malevolent forces, each vying for control in the wake of global devastation. She must learn to harness her burgeoning powers while grappling with the loss of her past and the uncertainty of her future. Amidst the struggle for survival, Gerda's path intertwines with a cast of enigmatic characters, each possessing unique abilities and motivations. Together, they must face a threat that could reshape the very fabric of their existence, a threat that transcends the boundaries of human comprehension. Gerda's story is a thrilling exploration of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of hope in the face of unimaginable darkness.

In a shattered world where humanity has been reduced to echoes, Ren is one of the few ghosts who remains haunted by the catastrophic extinction of his kind. Unlike others, he possesses a rare and volatile ability: the power to travel through time. But his gift is no blessing. Every attempt to alter the past threatens to unravel him—and reality itself. Desperate to prevent humanity’s annihilation, Ren focuses on a pivotal event: the activation of a weapon designed to end war but which destroyed the world instead. With no allies and the weight of countless failures behind him, Ren risks everything to change the course of history. Yet each journey to the past leaves the present more fractured and the future darker. As the boundaries of time and reality begin to collapse, Ren must confront a devastating truth: is he the savior of humanity or the architect of its final doom? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Author's Note: Publishing Schedule Update Dear Readers, Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for my stories! To help you keep track of updates, here's my current publishing schedule: Daily Updates The Ripple of Ashes Perkatory: Coffee, Zombies, and the Brewmaster System These two stories will receive updates every single day so that you can follow their progress without pause! Three Updates Per Week Rebirth of a Fey Lord The Unicorn's Curse – Updates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I'll do my best to maintain consistency, but if delays ever occur, I'll keep you informed. Your patience and feedback mean the world to me! Happy reading, and thank you for being part of this journey! Warm regards, Sarah Rosellet