Jungle Juice Scans

"Beast Forge? What the hell is that?" He thought while walking out of the alley. The streets were almost empty, with only the homeless wandering around, picking up anything valuable that was dropped. He walked over to join them, still thinking he needed to do this to survive. But as he bent down, a black screen appeared in front of him, with white text displayed on it. [Beast Forge system activated User successfully registered Scanning user... done User has not awakened, cannot use Beast Forge. Analyzing for possible solutions.... done Mission: Run 50 km before 00:00 Reward: Force awakening Failure: Loss of the Beast Forge system Will you accept this mission: YES/NO] discord link: https://discord.gg/zxVEsgC83Y

[Scanning completed] [Host detected. System activated] “What's going on?” [Host, I am the system. I will help You Build Your Empire. You have arrived in a world called Proxima Center. It is 10 times bigger than your planet] In This story, we follow the life of Alberto, a World War II veteran who was killed in action during the war. But God decided to give him another life. He sends him to a fantasy world. This fantasy realm is ten times the size of Earth, teeming with legendary creatures and vast nations that rival even the might of the Mongol Empire. Where our main character will build his country entirely from scratch using the system given by God. A powerful system that is capable of making him a powerful being So let's enjoy our main character's journey together. Join Alberto on his epic journey as he transforms from a soldier into a sovereign, building alliances, facing formidable foes, and perhaps even discovering love amidst the chaos. -------------------------------------------------------- — ★ This story is perfect for fans of fantasy, politics, science fiction, Horror, Conquest, and romance. If you enjoy complex characters, intricate plots, and richly detailed world-building, then this is the story for you. |★| ___________________________________ [https://discord.gg/u5KNSfpH] English is not my native language

In countless worlds, mysterious doors appear, leading to an ordinary-looking convenience store. That is, until you see who’s inside. An immortal cultivator ponders over instant noodles flavor, an ancient demon sips a cola, and a primordial beast carefully holds a bag of potato chips. Beings who could shake the heavens stand quietly in line, waiting their turn. At the counter, a young man scans their purchases. No one knows where he came from, but all understand one thing. In this store, rules must be followed. Welcome to the Dimensional Convenience Store, where even the greatest existences must check the price before they buy. — Releasing: Mon to Fri 1-2 chapters. Sat and Sun 1-3 chapters.

An alpha leaves his pack behind for only two reasons: to die or to find his fated mate. Ryder Asherman, the young alpha of Luna’s Sentinels, must follow the winding road that will take him to the big city, since that’s where his fate awaits. But all his well-laid plans fall through when he realizes that finding his mate in this glass and stone jungle will be far from easy. His fated partner is out of his reach, locked away in the tallest building in the city from where he leads his army of human servants. Ryder will not give up; he must find a way to reach this man, no matter what it takes. While he’s in the city, however, he needs to act like the city dwellers he despises. Therefore, when such a human who introduces himself as Average Joe approaches him with the direct question – ‘Would you sleep with me?’ – his answer is yes. After all, he needs a roof over his head here, no matter how much he loves the open sky.

In the mystical land of Drakastradorn, where magic flourishes and countless races coexist—some as allies, others as adversaries—a ruthless faction known as The Above Order reigns with an iron grip. Ruled by the tyrannical Queen Marafyre the Absolute and enforced by the elite Order of the Crimsons, their dominion is near-absolute. Yet, defiance persists in the form of the Rebel Alliance of Drakastradorn, determined to break free from oppression. Amid this chaos, a man named Mugiwara Shotaro awakens deep within an unfamiliar jungle—completely naked and with no memory of how he arrived. He knows he is from Earth, but the details of his past remain an elusive haze. Was he transported by accident? A summoning ritual? A cruel twist of fate? The answers elude him. As he struggles to survive, Shotaro encounters an elven ranger who offers him guidance. However, his troubles take a dark turn when he becomes bound to a cursed black katana—an ominous blade that brings relentless misfortune. Wherever he goes, disaster follows. Yet, amidst the chaos, a mysterious voice speaks to him, urging him to move forward. It whispers of salvation, of a purpose beyond his understanding. But where does this path lead? And what price must he pay to uncover the truth of his existence in Drakastradorn?

Rin Kisaragi was just another overworked corporate drone—until he dropped dead from exhaustion. Instead of the afterlife, he woke up in a medieval world with no land, no money, and no allies—just a mysterious Empire-Building System and a god who told him to “figure it out.” Now known as Reinhardt, he must start from nothing, recruit soldiers, build a kingdom, and survive ruthless nobles, monsters, and war. With a chaotic harem of powerful women and missions that could kill him if he fails, his path to becoming an emperor won’t be easy. "Why does this feel like work all over again?!"

Yu Holea was a genius ghost exorcist. Cursed for being a loner she embraced the path of exorcism. At the age of 26, she died. Opening her eyes she realized that she has transmigrated to a character who has the same name as her. Yu Holea was the newly found young miss of the Yu Family. Though everyone disliked her since for them Yu Mei is the true young miss. Everyone looks down on her even her biological brothers. Her Eldest Brother, "Don't even try to get close to me. I hate gold diggers like you. Yu Mei come I will bring you to shopping." Her Gentle Second Brother," The door to get out of here is on the left. Remember not to bully Yu Mei" Her Third Brother, "Uh, don't let me see your disgusting face. Let me see my cute Yu Mei's Face" However, Yu Holea ignored them. She was used to all of this. She focused on her career and earning money instead of love. She was penniless? Huh, she has a long queue of bigshots begging to give her money. Her business empire expands from City S to Capital. She was untalented? She can even summon thunders!! At a high-end party, one of the relatives of the Yu Family saw Yu Holea surrounded by the bigshot of different fields and was shocked to the core. Just as everyone was confused her three brothers arrived and started pampering her. "Lea'er do you want to eat strawberry cake? Call me Big Brother I will feed you the cake." "Lea them, here drink this juice, by the way, why don't you call me Second Brother?" "Little Sister don't listen to them I will protect you from everyone, you just have to call me Third brother." A certain Handsome, Ceo of a top 10 company, "Lea Baby, when are you going to say yes to my proposal?" Yu Holea: Why is everyone looking at her with a doting glance? Follow Yu Holea in her adventure filled with thriller, suspense, and pampering.

"Where did he go?" I murmured, realizing I was alone. My heart sank as I scanned the room for any sign of him. But It was just me, an empty wine bottle on the floor, and memories of the night before. I pushed myself up, feeling the dull ache in my body. The alcohol still lingered in my system, and I had no idea how many times we had... well, how many times we had done it. But despite everything, I couldn't deny I had enjoyed it. "You're such an idiot Kim!" I scolded myself, running a hand through my messy hair. "You didn't even ask for his name." I sighed, embarrassed at my recklessness. How could I let myself go low with a stranger like that? I glanced down, realizing I was completely naked. "Oh my gosh!" I yelped, grabbing my dress off the floor and quickly slipping it on... ★★ Humiliated and betrayed, Kimberly Fray's life as a powerful Alpha's daughter of the Moon Stone Pack crumbles when Alpha Derrick of the Night Walkers Pack rejects her. But as she uncovers her true identity, Kimberly finds herself caught between two powerful Alphas who desire her. Torn between Alpha Derrick, who begins to see her worth too late, and calculative Alpha Theo, Kimberly's strength and courage are tested like never before. In a world where love, revenge, and power collide, Kimberly must decide who she truly is, and who she's meant to be with between the two Alphas chosen by the Moon Goddess!

When natural disasters rage, extreme cold and storms spread infinitely... When global mutations occur, zombies flood like tides, and horrific anomalies appear... When the apocalypse arrives, massive devouring abysses with diameters of hundreds of kilometers begin to appear around the world... When people look up to the atmospheric clouds and see the slowly emerging giant corpses of evil gods... From that day on, people started to notice that the time of sunrise became later and later, until the sun no longer rose, and what awaited was an endless polar night. To survive, on that day, the doomsday broadcast announced to the world for the last time: Everyone, head east, escape the dawn! ... Lin Xian awakens the "Mechanical Heart" ability, allowing him to devour machines to gain various mysterious skills, scan machines for blueprints to create new machinery, and even use his mind to synchronously drive various machines. Thus, he finds a 200-ton heavy gas locomotive, pulling specially modified storage, planting, production, medical, and living carriages, embarking on a 320,000-kilometer journey along the star orbit, charging eastward!

【The Ultimate Special Forces Book】The Strongest Soldier King, casting a tiger's gaze over all rivals, fought for the country, and drew his sword for the people. He would rather die standing than live kneeling, without regrets or complaints! This is a man's book! This is a story of fiery blood!

A person carving out a path through life in a chaotic world. Zombies: Roar. Lin Fan: "We're all neighbors, why be so irritable?" Lin Fan: "I still need to go grocery shopping." Lin Fan, looking at the zombified Xiao Qing: "Xiao Qing, I bought a few bottles of water, and I've already scanned the QR code." Lin Fan: "Boss, I'd like to settle my wages." Sunshine District, the community where Lin Fan lived, swarmed with countless refugees seeking shelter. We should learn from Lin Fan, adhere to the law, work for money, and strive to buy houses and cars, becoming outstanding citizens in a city overrun with zombies.

【Authorized Translation】 Chaos (previously known as Fish's Sky)'s classic novel 'The Charm of Soul Pets' has now officially published on WebNovel, under the name 'Supreme Tamer'!!! The Cloud bird that flies across the blue sky and in between the emerald grass; the ruthless and brutal Blood Wolves that roam on the Gobi Dessert; the Night Dream Beast traversing the jungles under the moon; the Divine Spirits Dictator that drinks the breeze and swallows the mist on the most treacherous cliffs and valleys. The Ocean Spirit Monster that swims through the bottom of the ocean, the Thousand-eyes Tree Beast that stands tall on the peak of the mountain amidst the clouds. Sword Hider, Sunset Gull, Ancient Wood Spirit, Chaos Thunder Spirit, Fox Beast of the Frost Curse… Plants, beasts, elementals, spirits, this is a strange, mystical, and fantastic world of spirit beasts! Our main character is a young spirit beast tamer. Initially, he raised a young mutated spirit beast – Moonlight Fox. After repeated battles, it mutated to become the more powerful Evil Flame Six Tailed Fox, followed by the even more advanced Crowned Flame Nine-Tail Fox! Accompanied by this mutated spirit beast, he stepped foot on the path of true power. He took even more rare pet beasts under him and kept working hard toward becoming a supreme beast tamer.

When God offers you three wishes, what would be your wish. When Ray Crown was browsing the internet on his free time, a sudden dialogue appeared on his monitor. Ray naturally thought it was an advertisement or a bug and pressed exit but there was no result. the screen dialogue was still there. Seeing that there was no immediate solution, he regrets using his office desktop for his entertainment. After thinking for a few seconds, ray helplessly started answering the quiz. After mental struggle btw cultivation and strong body which both are in golden color, he chooses strong body. Even if he chooses cultivation, in what age we are and how come we still talk about cultivation. As a responsible citizen and A+ grade student we should think practically. As for the second option there are options such as talisman master, alchemist, formation, wizard spell learning, spirit eye etc... he chose spirit eye. As for the last wish, Ray chose the only golden option 3) generate all kinds of currency and clicked submission. After few seconds of submission, the dialogue box closed, and he got control of his system back. Greeting the ancestor of the person who hacked his computer in various languages, he immediately resumed his work so he could leave to his house faster. As soon as he finished his work, ray packed his stuff and left to his home. On the way he bought his dinner and entered his house. After entering his house, he was shocked to find he was not in his house but in wild jungle and door he just entered has disappeared.

When Ma Nong Mo'an was struggling to type data, he accidentally crossed over and became a passerby in the cultivation literature. Good news, the body is connected to big data, it seems like a golden finger; The bad news is that we have to replenish the database before we can go home... Wow, no matter how long we cross over, it's fate! The database of the entire cultivation world is so vast that it cannot be replenished, it cannot be replenished at all! In order to survive, Mo An could only barely enter the libraries of various major sects to copy books and supplement data, striving to be a knowledge transporter. But unexpectedly, moving around, he became the savior of the sect?! The master brother was poisoned and the dantian was destroyed. Oh, it's not a big problem. Big data can analyze toxins and provide on-site teaching for surgical repair of dantian. Second Senior Brother has demonic bloodline and is hiding silently, afraid to reveal his true face to others? Oh, what a big deal! Big data activates dual bloodline skills, switch anytime, seamlessly connect. Little senior sister is beautiful and can still refine weapons, but she was captured by the demon race after being noticed? Don't worry, big data detection and scanning have directly reached the lair of the demon race. Are there not enough talismans for the demons to launch a massive attack? Try using a rune printing machine, print one sack at a time. Evil energy invaded, and a large number of cultivators' hearts were destroyed. When a divine consciousness brick fell, they immediately became clear and refreshed. The evil energy disappeared, and Mo An himself did not expect it. He only worked as a code farmer in the cultivation world, but managed to become a junior sister in the entire cultivation world, and even saved the cultivation world!

The book starts off without a lot of detail for the characters, but as the story progresses you you’ll notice each character develop and get to know them. Maybe even fall in love. Please enjoy! He slides his hand between her legs and pulls her in. She gasps and holds on to him for support as he runs his fingers between her lips and clit. She's trembling from his touch. As he moves his finger around the outside of her. "Time to rinse off" he whispers to her. He uses his body to push her towards the water and he rubs her again he presses the front half of her body to his and washes the soap off her backside. She throws her head back. And begins to let out a scream, but he covers her mouth with his hands and says "shhhhh be quiet now." He spins her around so her back side is pressed against his erected cock. Feeling it's cold contact she throws her head back again gasping. Her then washes the front of her off pressing hard against her he gropes her breast squeezing them tight and pinching her nipples. She was so surprised by how good this felt. How badly she wanted him to bite her. And just as she finished that thought he stuck his hands between her legs again, and then he bit her on the opposite side of Oliver's bite. The bite burned her core undoing her as he played with her clit with his fingers and then sliding them inside her. Holding her body hostage with his fangs and fingers she completely submitted to his whims. He could have what ever he wanted in that moment and she wouldn't complain a bit. Pulling his fingers out of her and sucking her juices off them he says "You really are the best thing I've ever tasted. And now I know why my brothers are struggling not to fuck you and are fighting over you. I don’t think we can wait until the full moon to start breaking you in." discord for this book: https://discord.gg/36r6zZhf

Genre: - Epic Fantasy | War & Strategy | Mythology & Divine Conflict | Comedy Core Themes: - Growth & Power: From weak and mocked to one of the strongest. - War & Strategy: Large-scale battles, tactical warfare, and espionage. - Divinity & Fate: Gods forsaken by the world trying to reclaim their place. - Betrayal & Loyalty: The conflict between duty, trust, and ambition. - Kael Veyrin, a noble son of the powerful House Veyrin, is born with low mana reserves, making him incapable of using his family's Crimson Sigils—a powerful blood-based rune magic. - Mocked by nobles, overshadowed by his older brother Rheon, and seen as a failure by his father, Duke Alistair Veyrin. -He Remembers an ancient book he read as a child, leading him to a hidden Arcane System that grants him a new path—Mastering Arcane Sigils. - He Begins his journey at Eldoria Academy, determined to prove his worth and strength. - Kael enters Eldoria Academy, where nobles and commoners alike train to become knights, mages, and warlords. - But even as a student of eldoria academy he faces life threatening activities and must overcome it with other allies and grow stronger.

"EVERYTHING I NEVER SAID"is a slow-burn, emotional romance about love, loss, and second chances. Ethan Hayes and Riley Carter were inseparable—neighbors, childhood best friends, practically family. But when Ethan confessed his love in their first year of high school, Riley didn’t feel the same. They drifted apart, and months later, Ethan’s father died. Riley never showed up, and Ethan never forgave her. Two years later, Riley regrets everything, but Ethan has built walls too high to break. As old wounds resurface and fate forces them together, can they mend what was broken—or are some distances impossible to cross?

Karl, a young man stuck in a rough patch after losing his job and burning through almost all his savings, wandered through the cold, dark streets of Eldoria. On the damp, silent sidewalks, he stumbled upon something bizarre: an old gacha machine mysteriously appearing at every corner he turned, almost as if it was following him. Driven by a mix of curiosity and the overwhelming weirdness of the situation, Karl finally gave in and used his last bit of money on the machine. From the gacha ball, he pulled out a card with a barcode. Back in his cramped apartment, curiosity finally won over caution, and Karl scanned the barcode. To his shock, an app called "Common Sense Manipulation App" installed itself on his phone, claiming it could alter people's "common sense." ------ Support Me By Gifts or Power Stones -----

A young boy named Micheal is 'woken' to a destiny he never pursued.Chosen by the jungle, he is thrown into a world of magic, danger, ancient and mystery wars. where the line of friend and foe blurs with each passing step. It is an alive sprawling force full of beauty and danger. The thing is, it is fractured, too. Beneath the surface teeming with life, darkness brews, ready to consume everything in its path. As Micheal explores this living maze, he finds Selene ,Kai, Riven and Jade who are members of his crew having same vision to save the jungle and it's magic from the dark world. Every victory that Micheal and his crew wins drags them deeper into the web of the jungle-testing his courage, his will, and his very humanity. With such shadowy figures as crimson warlord, who wish to twist his purpose, and have the whole world for themselves. Micheal has to decide if he should give in to the magic of the jungle and lose himself or resist it at the risk of everything else. On one final conflict between the forces of old, Micheal's decisions will seal more than his fate. The balance of the jungle, maybe even the world, rests on his shoulders. It's now time or never. The jungle has called him, and its heart waits for no one.

WSA 2025 Entry- Updates every Monday and Friday #wsa #wsa2025 ----------------- In a future where the pursuit of technology has led to the creation of massive robots known as Titans, used by the government for destruction and control, a pair of twins escape their dire circumstances in the city’s slums. A brother, modified with robotic parts, and his sister, a natural adept with the hidden power to control nature, find refuge in a secluded oasis amidst a concrete jungle, called The Green House. Here, they encounter a community thriving in harmony with nature, far from the government's reach. However, their peace is short-lived as the government dispatches Titans to claim this last bastion of greenery. Faced with overwhelming odds, the twins and the residents of The Green House stand in defiance. The sister harnesses her newfound abilities to wield the forces of nature, while her brother employs his robotic enhancements in a dramatic confrontation to protect their newfound home and freedom. I'm also on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/663183/fictions

Die Geschichte wird angeblich von den Siegern geschrieben. Wie steht es dann mit der Geschichte der Erde? Vor zwei Jahrtausenden erlitt ein junger Junge namens Emery ein tragisches Schicksal. In seinen letzten Momenten wurde er in die prestigeträchtigste Magierschule des Universums versetzt und dort aufgenommen. "Du gehörst zu den wenigen Auserwählten aus Tausenden von Menschenwelten. Ob du diese Chance ergreifst oder nicht, liegt bei dir. Du bist an der Magierakademie, dem Gipfel menschlichen Erfindungsreichtums. Magie, Wissenschaft und Macht sind für diejenigen erreichbar, die es wagen, danach zu streben." [Scan abgeschlossen - Vierfach-Eignung. Wasser, Erde, Pflanze und Dunkelheit.] "Ein Vierfach-Akolyth! Nur einer von zehntausend Akolythen besitzt dies!" So begann Emerys Reise zusammen mit seinen 4 Freunden vom entferntesten Winkel der Erde. Jedes Jahr kehrten sie zur Erde zurück, um zu wachsen, Rache zu üben, die Prinzessin zu retten, die Welt zu erobern und der größte Magier der Erde zu werden. Ihre Namen sind bis heute in unseren Geschichtsbüchern eingemeißelt.

Forbidden Skill: Yellow Sand Dune ___ A carefree boy, chilling on his stone bed while enjoying his fruit juice mixed with crushed candy ruby, suddenly experienced the horror of his life as he watched the invasion of their clan, got enslaved, transformed into Metallic Hound and forced to serve for 21 years in perpetual agony. He suddenly woke up and found that it was a nightmare dream he had just lived. However, before he rejoiced, he came to understand that not everything was as it seemed. *** https://discord.gg/TWRVdZH2

Kael, a superhumanly powerful and depraved villain, teleports to Taraku, a savage island of jungles, beasts, and a primitive tribe. With relentless lust and cunning, he subjugates the tribe.

“But that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. I Dao Wei, will never blame anyone for my own shortcomings! The so-called Law of the Jungle is something I will rewrite with my own hands!” Each word he spoke seemed to resonate with power, the air around him growing heavy with the force of his conviction. The dark child looked up, his anger wavering, replaced by something akin to fear as Dao Wei’s words crashed down on him like mountains, crushing the doubts that had festered within. “This is my Law!” Dao Wei declared, his voice rising as he drew himself to his full height. “And I am the Law!” Rumble! The sky began to change. Dark clouds gathered overhead, swirling in a furious dance as the heavens themselves seemed to respond to Dao Wei’s challenge. The wind howled through the peaks, and the ground trembled beneath the feet of those watching, as if the entire mountain was bracing itself for what was to come. The clouds grew darker, more ominous, the air charged with a strange energy. Thunder rumbled in the distance, a low growl that steadily grew louder, shaking the very foundations of the Sword Peak. The disciples and elders looked up in alarm, their faces pale as they realized the magnitude of what was happening. “Haa! Even if the Heavens try to stop me, I’ll split open the Heavens themselves!” Dao Wei’s voice rang out, defiant and unyielding, carrying with it a power that defied the very laws of nature...

"Master has prepared ten fair-skinned, beautiful brides with big chests and long legs for you, so hurry up and roll down the mountain." "Master begs you, my female live streamer is arriving soon..." Yin Tian looked at his old flirtatious master, who was pleading with him, with a pained expression on his face. "This time you're going down the mountain because your mortal fate has arrived, there's a glimmer of hope below that might change your destiny, you must make a lot of money for me when you're down there, I want to send luxury cars as gifts to the live streamer..." Yin Tian took a stack of marriage contracts from his unserious master's hands and then headed down the mountain. "I'll definitely buy you Huiyuan juice with the money I earn!" ...

"Among the shimmering stars, darkness begins to rise… and only one spacefaring cat can stop it!" Astrocat, a mysterious humanoid feline, embarks on a perilous journey across the universe in search of the Reliquim Core, a legendary artifact that holds the key to his forgotten past. But this quest is far from easy! From the deadly jungles of Planet Verdalis, the raging sandstorms of Planet Nebula, to the war-torn infernos of Planet Inferno Prime, Astrocat faces countless challenges. Alongside Luna, a valiant warrior from the Sky Kingdom, and Astrodog, a ruthless war commander turned rival, they hunt for the ancient relics that could either save or doom the entire universe. But the greatest threat is not the monstrous creatures lurking in the shadows of the galaxy. The Void, a sinister entity controlling the darkness, is preparing to awaken Dimention, a reality-consuming force capable of erasing entire worlds in an instant. As the truth about Astrocat’s destiny and his connection to the cosmic artifacts begins to unravel, a choice must be made… Will Astrocat save the galaxy, or will he become part of its destruction? An action-packed intergalactic adventure filled with epic battles, cosmic mysteries, and the fate of the universe hanging in the balance!

You wanna hear about me? Really? Well, I'll do my best. My name is Osidious Vanir, and I was just your average, factory working, video game playing bum. Honestly, I wasn't going anywhere in my life. However, one day, our new quality inspector, Elizabeth, asked me to meet her and other people "like us" at an undisclosed meet up location. I would have never imagined that, that single choice would have changed my life forever. Can I keep living the life I had, or will I have to abandon it all and figure out exactly who, or what, I am? To my surprise, and with no complaints to me, I won't be alone, as I have drawn the attention and adoration of two wonderful women. Just a side note, if you don't like an overpowered main character, sappy love, or highly detailed sexual activity, I don't think my story is for you. Everyone else, I hope you enjoy the wild escapades of my "Ordinary" life, which are quickly becoming anything but that. Author Note: I write for fun, and as such, when I'm not feeling it, sometimes there will be some discrepancy in my uploads. If anyone by some miracle actually enjoys my weird ass story, I appreciate it and I apologize for any indescrepincies. I only upload when the creative juices are flowing.

After dying under mysterious circumstances, Roko finds himself isekai'd into a magical academy aimed to educate and teach magic to princesses. Surrounded by these elite nobles, Roko discovers a spell only he can use, Scan. Why does he have this power? What can he use it for?

Dante Ashford, a brilliant 16-year-old orphan, lives in the shadows of a forgotten legacy. Once noble, now exiled to the lawless depths of The Shroud, Dante’s curiosity pushes him to unravel forbidden secrets buried beneath the city’s crumbling streets. His intellect and cunning draw the attention of criminals, nobles, and ancient forces alike. As he manipulates powerful factions and unearths long-lost magics, Dante unknowingly awakens something far greater than mortal men—the gods themselves. Now, with the world watching and fate shifting around him, Dante must decide whether to seize the power he craves—or risk losing everything in a war he never expected. The Ashen War has begun, and the only certainty is that the world will never be the same.