Blood And Ashes

Humanity never realized they were trapped—until the logout button disappeared. What they thought was a game is a real world, created by the gods as punishment for Earth’s destruction. Only those who played the game were chosen, their exile disguised as entertainment. Ren, a quiet player who treats NPCs like people, accidentally triggers an ancient power, awakening as a ************ warrior. His actions force the gods to trap humanity almost two years early. Now, as he forges real bonds and uncovers forgotten histories, Ren begins to question everything: the world, the gods... and his own role in their hidden plan. (Synopsis could change)

ashes and bloom (even in destruction, I take root in your fire) “In the beginning, the Seven Pillars held the realms together — wisdom and harmony, clarity and spirit, resilience and flame, and the quiet strength of shadow. Yet men hungered for more, and kings forgot their place. They mistook balance for possession, and sought to bend it to their will. But balance is not owned. It is kept. When the Garnet burns, the Emerald will awaken. And the boy who was left behind… will choose what remains.” On the night of the invasion, EJ clutched Nicholas’ bloodied hand as the world split apart. Flames rose from the streets, black curses clawed at the sky, and soldiers in golden armor cut through everything in their path — mortal, cursed, or innocent. EJ screamed his name, but Nicholas let go. The boy vanished into shadow, swallowed by the Underworld. And all that remained was the echo of a vow: “No matter what happens… I’ll protect you.”

Dear Readers, Welcome to the beginning of Ashes of the Fog, a quiet but powerful journey through grief, survival, and the slow return of hope. In this first chapter, you’ll meet Elena Wren—a woman whose life has been marked by devastating loss. Her story begins in the gray, unchanging routine of a factory town, where every day feels the same and the past clings to her like the ever-present fog. But this is not where her story ends. This book is about what comes after unbearable pain. It’s about the quiet strength it takes to keep going, to leave behind what no longer serves life, and to open the heart again—even if it feels impossible. As you read, you’ll walk beside Elena through sorrow, silence, and eventually toward healing. I hope her story moves you, as it moved me while writing it. If you’ve ever felt broken, tired, or alone, I hope you’ll find something in her journey that feels true to you. Thank you for being here. I’m honored to share this world with you. —With warmth, DionidaRachel

Centuries ago, the galaxy thrived under the protective harmony of the Harmonics—guardians who wielded a mystical energy known as the Élan. Through their mastery of this force, they maintained a delicate balance among star systems, quelling conflicts and steering civilization toward an era of prosperity. Yet this peace was shattered by the Dissonants, a corrupted faction that twisted the Élan’s power to enforce their authority by force. Their rebellion unleashed a catastrophic war, ultimately resulting in the annihilation of the Harmonics and the Dissonants’ rise to power. Today, the Dissonants rule the entire galaxy, reshaping history and erasing all memory of those who once stood in their way. Under their oppressive reign, peace is a distant memory, replaced by fear and subjugation. On the planet Scrapra, a wasteland left in ruin after long-forgotten wars, Arthur Rozier leads a humble life scavenging and selling spare parts. But as he nears his seventeenth birthday, a long-dormant force stirs within him: the Élan, a legacy of the Harmonics the Dissonants believed extinguished. Arthur’s awakening, marked by the loss of his father and an unrelenting pursuit, draws the attention of the Dissonant Empire. Hunted across a hostile galaxy, Arthur must learn to harness his power, resist the lure of its darker temptations, and uncover the truth behind the Élan. In a universe where every star appears firmly under the Dissonants’ control, one boy may hold the key to restoring balance... or sowing an even greater discord.

War looms. Secrets smolder. Hiral, the great General of the Eastern Nation, ruled under Empress Shana. An empress who puts her interests above the nation’s needs and prosperity. Alexis, Duke General of the Kingdom of Ro in the west, serves a war-hungry King who just happens to be his uncle. King who wages war left and right to prove he is better than the previous king, his father. Both Hiral and Alexis carry the weight of their nation on their shoulders. Yet, Coincidental meetings, goals and wishes that resonate, unexpected saves, and a surprised haven in each other’s company Forbidden feelings arise amidst bloody wars Will fate be kind or a cruel mistress?

When Nahia loses her family, her world collapses. All she has left is Amaya—her little sister, her last ray of hope. In a world that offers little kindness, Nahia fights with everything she has to protect what remains. Assad, a wealthy and reserved sheikh, carries the weight of a painful past. Closed off from emotion, he swore never to love again. Fate brings them together—unexpected, delicate. She, fragile but determined. He, distant yet deeply human. Between them, a quiet storm of emotions and unspoken words brews. Beneath the desert sun, they may find—together—the warmth of a first love.

Just a action story.

Year 2126, on a Planet called "Everions". A planet that is on the edge of advanced future technological evolution. Where madness and chaos occur. Where war begins to become an old habit, and war between nations cannot be stopped only with words. However, on the other side of it all, there is light and hope that revive the fading spirit of humanity, slowly trying to resolve all the conflicts happening on the birthplace land of every living being. --- Telling the story of a young man named Varro Lazas in a Federation Country—Exlish—a place where the difference in caste is very strongly visible, allowing the possibility of rebellion, which sooner or later will create a civil war. However, in the midst of that uproar. The Nethera Academy exists to straighten that out, a place where teenagers who have graduated from High School strive to fight for the continuity of the Country of Exlish. Not recognizing any caste, not recognizing the difference of race or skin, all are equal in the Nethera Academy system. The Nethera Academy combines two educational programs, namely: Military and Technology. Thus allowing its students to gain learning and experience that is useful in every task and responsibility. Because the Nethera Academy stands to provide opportunities to teenagers who still have a fire burning within themselves to protect their birthplace and their loved ones. Varro, as a new student born in the state of the Federation of Exlish—Exsoma—must survive the extreme training conducted by the Nethera Academy. He enrolled in the academy not without reason or just for the sake of protecting his birthplace and his loved ones. He enrolled because he had a deeper reason. He wants to reorganize the structure of the Country of Exlish, even the structure of the world. And for that, he needs what is called comrades and support. All of that he does for "Humanitarian Values", which are not only done for the Federation of Exlish or the State of Exsoma. But for the Planet Everions. That is his duty as the "Guardian of Planet Everions". ...

When Princess Yuyan is gifted a strange, ancient book by her father, she never imagines it would unravel everything about her previous life. The tale within speaks of an era erased from history—a forbidden love between a witch princess and a vampire prince, torn apart by their difference, bound by blood, and buried in time. But what begins as mere legend soon begins to echo too deeply. Her dreams grow vivid. A prince with silver hair calls out to her from the shadows. And piece by piece, Yuyan is drawn into a story that feels achingly familiar… Centuries ago, the vampire realm was ruled by a merciless tyrant who killed his own brother. But the witches saw hope in the fallen vampire prince __the last prince born with light in his blood, and struck a terrible bargain to protect him. Raised in secret among them, he grew up beside the witch princess and a young love bloomed between them, unaware that fate had already chosen them. Until a mark—a bite—bonded them forever. As time passed, and a prophecy warned of a dark cursed age, a forbidden spell was cast. To save the prince and preserve destiny, the bonded witch sacrificed herself. The vampire prince was sealed in sleep for a thousand years, waiting for the one who would awaken him: the Seer. Now, as Princess dives deeper into the story, she doesn’t yet realize she is reading her own past. The bond she shares with the prince stirs once more, and the prophecy begins to move. Her younger brother—quiet, haunted by visions—is actually the key that will unlock everything. But as the bond weakens and shadows rise again, the world edges toward the very darkness the prophecy warned of. Will fate reunite the vampire prince and his witch princess once more? Will he fulfill the destiny written in blood? And what exactly is the Time of Darkness… and who survives it?.

Orphaned, penniless, and expelled from university, a young woman hits rock bottom—until a mysterious magical system fuses with her brain. The system offers her a simple yet brutal path: earn Knowledge Points through the mass use of her inventions, and buy access to the most advanced knowledge in the multiverse. What begins as a desperate scramble to escape debt turns into a technological uprising. She builds smarter tools, an AI companion, and an empire in Africa—disrupting corporations and outmaneuvering nations. But when her first mana-electric reactor lights up the stars, it also lights a beacon in the cosmic Dark Forest. Now hunted by alien races, she leads humanity through war, colonization, and conquest. From nothing, she rises—immortal, brilliant, ruthless—to become the Empress of Humankind in a galaxy that wants her dead.

Ivy Rossi has survived the brutal underground fighting rings of Delvaux by trusting no one and bleeding for everyone she loves. But when her sister vanishes and a hidden diary surfaces—full of cryptic entries about “Project Nocturne”—Ivy is pulled into a world far darker than the pit. Kidnapped by the infamous Serafino mafia, Ivy finds herself face to face with Mateo Serafino—the heir with ice in his veins and secrets behind his silver eyes. To save her sister’s life, Ivy makes an impossible choice: infiltrate the Serafinos as a pawn… or die a traitor. But nothing prepares her for what happens when she steals a locket from Mateo’s vault. It doesn’t just pulse with dark power—it binds them. Mind, magic, and blood. Now Ivy can feel Mateo’s heartbeat like her own—and he feels hers. Their connection is cursed, intimate, and deadly. Every time she defies him, the bond tightens. Every moment they get closer, the line between enemy and something more begins to blur. As she plays both sides in a mafia war brewing beneath the city, Ivy uncovers horrifying truths: —Project Nocturne isn’t just magic—it’s resurrection. —The Serafino heir might be the only one standing between the world and a demon uprising. —And the diary may have been a trap all along. But when betrayal comes from someone she trusted with her life, Ivy is forced to choose: Save her sister… or save the man fate has tied her to. Blood will spill. Loyalties will shatter. And Ivy’s next decision might unleash hell itself.

In a world where vampires and werewolves reign, and humans are little more than prey, Rhaegal Blackthorn is a ruthless enforcer bound by duty and haunted by loss. He has spent centuries serving the vampire throne without question—until the night he breaks his own rules and saves a human. Malin is no ordinary boy. His rare blood is a forbidden temptation, awakening a hunger that makes him a coveted prize among monsters. Despite the risks, Rhaegal shields him from the predators lurking in the shadows. But as Malin grows into a young man, their bond becomes something far more dangerous than hunger—something neither of them can afford. Betrayal looms, and Rhaegal faces an impossible choice: stay loyal to the throne or risk everything for the only person who ever made him feel alive. Blood will be spilled. Betrayals will cut deep. And in the end, love may be the most dangerous weapon of all.

Imran , Arabic guy, trying to save the ones who care for in a mid of tribal conflict full with magic.

Kaeron Ashthorne, a determined boy to avenge his mother's death is ready to do anything he needs to do. He is far away from the city where he once lived in order to become strong and come back years later to the forgotten world of his. 'Oblivar' the city once he lived is a world full of blood and cruelty but once that was peaceful like the place he is now living called 'Solkarion'. This seems to him to be a simple journey for revenge but what will await him when he finally steps up? And are things just that normal to finish?

Meet Evelyn, a Lumen princess with a heart full of light, unexpected humor, and a quiet strength forged through years of endurance. Meet Ivan, the Vampire prince whose icy silence masks a fiery rage capable of reducing enemies to ashes. Literally. Thrown together in a gothic academy full of power-hungry nobles, twisted professors, and more secrets than spellbooks, these two are about to uncover truth buried about the gods and hidden by bloodlines. With enemies lurking in the shadows and ancient darkness threatening to rise again, what happens when the secret about them begins to unravel? Now, in the new era filled with: Ancient prophecies. Forgotten powers. One cosmic bond. Under new names and forgotten memories, two souls stirred, drawn by fate again. But will they follow the destiny written for them… or carve out one of their own? Ready to fall into a world of magic, betrayal, slow-burn romance, and sizzling tension? Then stay tuned, because when light meets flame… sparks don’t just fly. They ignite a war.

In a galaxy scarred by the collapse of Earth, humanity clings to survival behind quarantine rings that mark the Forbidden Planet. Torin Vale, a battle-hardened salvage pilot haunted by the ghosts of the last orbital wars, navigates a treacherous scrapyard orbiting Earth’s dead shell. When an ancient AI known only as the Ascendant breaches the fragile barriers, it whispers of debts owed and futures rewritten—pulling Torin into a conflict where survival demands evolution at a staggering cost. As Torin and his fractured crew confront hostile drone swarms, digital parasites, and secrets buried beneath Earth’s storms, they must choose between escaping the past or facing the forbidden truth. In a universe where trust is a luxury and evolution is a price, Torin must decide what it means to be human — before the Ascendant claims them all.

Odogwu Orie, a bright, observant boy born and raised in the quiet farming village of Amaedukwu, grows up under the influence of his father—a wise farmer and thinker who teaches him the art of listening, observing, and planting not just crops, but ideas. Gifted with wisdom beyond his years and grounded in cultural proverbs, Odogwu sets out to the capital, Obodo Ike, to build a future that no one in his village could have imagined. He begins humbly—an intern at a powerful conglomerate called Omeuzu Group, where he is seen as just another rural boy trying to make it in the big city. But Odogwu’s quiet diligence, analytical mind, and deep understanding of people soon draw attention. From file rooms to boardrooms, he rises through the cracks by turning overlooked opportunities into visible impact. Yet in the very company he gave everything to, he eventually faces betrayal. After fifteen years of steady work—leading projects in research, social impact, and innovation—he is abruptly retrenched following the COVID-19 pandemic, cast aside like a tool no longer needed. But that is not the end. It is the beginning of a second life. Determined not to be defined by abandonment, Odogwu sets out to build something of his own: the first indigenous hotel chain in his country, with branches across the continent. Drawing on the lessons of his father, the wounds of betrayal, and the wisdom of survival, Odogwu rises—this time not as a servant of someone else's dream, but as the architect of his own

--- Once the most loyal enforcer of the notorious Black Vultures Mafia, Dante Moretti was framed for betraying the gang’s inner circle. As punishment, his entire family was slaughtered in front of him, and he was exiled from the only life he ever knew. For ten long years, Dante disappeared into the shadows, presumed dead by the criminal underworld. But Dante didn’t die. He became someone else—hardened, lethal, and consumed by vengeance. Now, he returns to Valemont City, a dark empire built by crime and corruption, to dismantle the Black Vultures from the inside out. His soul is blackened with rage and guilt... until he saves Aria Caldwell, a bright and idealistic college student who unknowingly walks into a crossfire between rival gangs. In Aria, Dante sees something he thought he lost forever: innocence, hope, and the chance for redemption. But her world is light, and his is pure darkness. As Dante exacts brutal revenge, Aria tries to pull him away from his bloody path—forcing him to choose between love and vengeance, forgiveness and wrath, salvation and damnation. Will the monster within win, or will love tame the devil? ---

They were told to forget. They chose to remember. Now the world will burn. In the fractured realm of Oruin, where power is measured in bloodlines and secrets, the ancient Guardians once bound reality with sacred laws. But those laws were broken—and the truth was buried. Enter Grim, a reluctant prodigy with a storm raging beneath his skin. After surviving a mysterious experiment and a deadly clash with royalty, Grim discovers he carries more than scars—he holds a piece of something forbidden. Something that should have stayed locked behind time and flame. When his awakening draws the attention of the Blank Court—a secret order seeking to shatter the boundary between worlds—Grim and his four powerful siblings are forced into the heart of a war long erased from history. Each is chosen by a lost Guardian, each tested by realms of myth and madness. But even their newfound strength may not be enough. Allies become enemies. And if Grim cannot master his fire, his storm, and the shadows hunting him—then the very fabric of existence may fall to ash.

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

A girl born of fire. A prince forged from ice. A crown that could consume them both. Ariya has spent her life running — from soldiers, from fate, and from the strange burn-shaped mark that pulses on her skin. But when a deadly ambush awakens the fire inside her, everything changes. She doesn't burn. She commands the flame. On the run, she’s forced to trust a protective warrior, a sharp-tongued thief, and a laughing chaos-mage with terrifying power. Together, they uncover a secret buried in ancient ruins — Ariya is the last Flamebearer, heir to a power feared by kings. And one of those kings is watching. Prince Ruvan was born to conquer. Cold, brilliant, and merciless, he sets a trap to destroy her before she can rise. But the more he sees of Ariya, the more he starts to question everything — including himself. Tied by a mark, haunted by shared dreams, drawn together by something neither understands... Ariya and Ruvan are destined to collide. The crown is calling. But will she wear it... Or burn it down?

In the heart of modern Seoul, Yoon Ji-Ho is just a struggling university student—overworked, underpaid, and lost in his daydreams about fictional vampires. He never imagined one would walk straight into his life. Han Seung-Woo is no ordinary man. A centuries-old vampire and ruthless billionaire CEO, he lives among humans under strict control—but Ji-Ho's scent shatters all restraint. One drunken night, their fates entwine with a whispered marriage proposal and a blood vow neither truly understands. When Ji-Ho flees the next morning, Seung-Woo launches a relentless search to reclaim what’s his. Their paths cross again at a university—except this time, Seung-Woo isn’t letting go. As Ji-Ho is dragged deeper into the shadows of the vampire world, secrets unravel: ancient enemies stir, and Ji-Ho may not be as human as he seems. Torn between fear and fascination, Ji-Ho must decide if he can trust the cold-hearted vampire who says they’re destined. Because in Seung-Woo’s world, love is eternal—and blood always seals the vow.

Relive the epic forbidden love between human Krista and vampire prince Kai. A fragile peace hangs by a thread. Now, experience their world-changing journey from Kai's POV, unveiling unseen scenes and backstory. Duty, sacrifice, and a love defying all laws. A new beginning for humans & vampires alike.

"I was never meant to survive the prophecy—just fulfill it." Stephanie Collins was hidden from the world by Lucifer himself. Now, fire burns in her veins, a crown of flame follows her, and an ancient god wants to become her. Ethan Martinez the tribird was also hidden but is the next lycan king. Caught between a cursed past and a war-torn future, Stephanie must choose: become the weapon fate demands—or rewrite the story and burn destiny to ash.

Set 500 years into the future, Zero tells the story of one of the most enigmatic and lethal operatives in a world where humanity has expanded far beyond Earth’s confines. First introduced in Hai-XAI Chronicles: Blacklight - Book 1, Zero’s journey begins as a mercenary for a ruthless crime syndicate, living a life defined by precision, secrecy, and cold-blooded efficiency. Known for his ability to disappear into the shadows, he has lived as a ghost, constantly operating on the fringes of society. But now, in an era where interplanetary politics and advanced technologies shape every aspect of life, his past is catching up with him. Zero’s path is one of survival, transformation, and self-discovery. With his AI companion, Eclipse, guiding him through perilous missions, Zero is a ghost on the battlefield—moving unseen, striking with lethal efficiency. But as the stakes of his missions rise, he is forced to confront the shadows of his past, realizing that his skills, once used for personal gain, now have a larger role to play in a war for humanity's future. His journey leads him to Team Blacklight—a covert group under Major Nathan Vale, tasked with protecting humanity’s interests in a galaxy on the brink of chaos. With his unmatched expertise in stealth and assassination, Zero becomes a vital member of the team, taking on high-risk operations that will alter the fate of the galaxy. But as he integrates into Blacklight, Zero is torn between remaining a weapon of the shadows and embracing his new role in a fight for something far greater than survival. Zero is set in a future where humanity’s reach has extended across the stars, but old threats—both human and alien—still linger. It’s an action-packed, high-stakes thriller that delves deep into the past of a man who has lived in the shadows for too long. The story explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the choice between running from one’s past or stepping into a new identity. As Zero’s journey unfolds, he must decide whether he will remain the ghost in the shadows or become something more—a key player in the evolving war for humanity’s future. In a universe where technology, AI, and humanity collide, Zero’s story will set the stage for the epic struggles to come in the Hai-XAI Chronicles.