Rolling Sparks Ash Off War

"From Ash to Aetherblade": Ackah Emile lives in the sprawling city of Veridia, a place where the gap between the awakened Hunters and the powerless unawakened is a chasm. Struggling to support his mother, Abelema, and younger sister, Aya, after the death of his father, Ackah faces a daily battle against poverty and despair. The world beyond Veridia is a dangerous place, swarming with monsters, labyrinths, and dimensional rifts, where only the strong survive. When a sudden, violent awakening transforms Ackah into a "Sword Ascendant," he is granted the power to wield a blade of pure aetheric energy and transcend the limits of mortal swordsmanship. This newfound power offers a chance to escape his desperate circumstances, but it also thrusts him into a world of cutthroat guilds, powerful nations, and ancient threats. Ackah must learn to master his abilities, navigating the treacherous political landscape of the twenty superpower countries, each vying for dominance. He faces monstrous hordes, battles corrupt guild leaders, and confronts the ever-present threat of void invasions. Along the way, he forms alliances with other Hunters, uncovers ancient secrets, and faces moral dilemmas that test his resolve. As Ackah rises from the ashes of his past, he amasses wealth and power, establishing his own guild, the "Rift Walkers," and forging a legend that will echo through the ages. "From Ash to Aetherblade" is a tale of action, adventure, and the transformative power of will, where a young man, armed with a blade of pure energy, carves his own destiny in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

In a world where power dictates status, Toshi Igasaki is just another face in the crowd—silent, unnoticed, and uninterested in the world around him. Drifting through life with no attachments, he moves from place to place, avoiding attention. But fate has other plans. A mysterious past lingers just beyond his reach, and the world around him begins to shift in ways he can't ignore. As whispers of legends and unseen forces stir, Toshi finds himself walking a path he never intended to take. Some things are meant to stay forgotten. But the past has a way of catching up. Warning: This story contains graphic violence, gore, dark themes, and disturbing imagery. Reader discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to such content, please proceed with caution. I am also posting this story on Royal Road under the username 'Writer_Error'.

Hundreds of people across the planet disappeared for a week before returning with no recollection of the phenomena. The media, government response was nonexistent, life carried on quickly. A month later inside the Japanese apartment home of Paige Stevens, an old friend considered long dead, appears. He remembers everything, even seeing Paige there too. She’s a big a part of it too. With what he has seen lies a warning. There's war brewing and it's about to boil over. Only, there's more to Paige than she ever imagined.

In the nation of Avrael, power is both a blessing and a curse. Sixteen-year-old Ayato Daath, a poor orphan, had always hoped to live unnoticed in the shadows of the city. But when he is forced to undergo The Rite of Manifestation, the ritual that determines one’s magical potential, his worst fear comes true—he is an Elite. Now torn from the only life he’s ever known, Ayato is thrust into a brutal world of magic, bloodshed, and treacherous politics. In a society where the strong prey on the weak, where rival factions scheme in the dark, and where a single misstep could mean death, Ayato must quickly learn one thing—adapt, or perish. And one thing Ayato already knows is that in Avrael, only the ruthless survive.

Gao Yang was a military enthusiast, an ordinary one, who loved knives, guns, and adventure. In an accident, Gao Yang found himself in Africa, where he unfortunately experienced a plane crash. Although he miraculously survived, his life henceforth was one where he could only scrape by under the muzzle of guns, for he had become a mercenary. What heights could a military enthusiast reach in the international Mercenary World? Please, wait and see.

Earth was devastated by "The Fall"—a parasitic reality called the Forgotten World began consuming our own—humanity survives in isolated settlements surrounded by corrupting darkness. The city of Valtaros stands as one of civilization's last bastions, ruled by the Church of the Maw, which venerates a mysterious entity believed to be humanity's salvation. Elias, a ruthless survivor from Valtaros's slums, discovers strange black markings spreading across his skin—the dreaded sign that the Black Maw has chosen him. Forced to undergo its lethal trials that few survive, Elias must navigate a dual-phase ordeal that tests both his skills and his moral character. As he confronts the true nature of the Maw and its connection to humanity's past, Elias faces a fundamental choice: cling to his survival-at-all-costs mentality or embrace sacrifice to forge a new balance between realities.

The System ruled everything—until it collapsed. Once, it decided who thrived and who perished, raising legends and crushing the weak. Now, only ruins remain… along with those desperate to cling to its fading power. Aden never cared for glory. He only wanted to survive. But when a simple job turns into a nightmare, he stumbles upon an ancient secret—one that should have died with the System. Now, he’s a hunted man. System cults, warlords, and those who refuse to let the past die are all after him. In a world where forgotten knowledge is deadlier than any weapon, Aden must fight—not to change the world, but to make sure it doesn’t bury him first.

"Tell me to stop, Ruth," he whispered, letting his minty breathe fan over my lips. He sounded desperate.. broken. As it has always been with us, the word 'stop' was on the tip on my tongue, but what came out was entirely different. Cupping his face between my hands, I swallowed the lump in my throat, unable to make myself fight him - or myself - anymore. It was a losing battle, anyways. Looking him straight in the eye, I whispered back, "don't stop, Caleb. Not now... Not ever." ****** At first glance, Ruth Brooke's new boss Caleb Cross gave the impression of an immature, flirty playboy. At second glance, her first impressions were unsurprisingly confirmed. But what was surprising was the absence of her usual reaction to a casanova. Instead of dismissing him for the sarcastic player that he was, Ruth unwillingly feels drawn to him. She has always judged a book by its cover. But she is soon to find out that Caleb Cross is someone who has a shiny, new cover on every page of his book. And it is up to her to peel it off and discover the real Caleb Cross in all his gore, without losing her heart in the process. // Hey readers! This is my first novel, so please bear with me. I know I post really slow, but I promise I try to make each chapter worth your wait! Reviews and critic is always welcomed! Also, if you have suggestions about the story or characters, please let me know. Book-cover credits: @rukhs *Contains slightly mature content.

Adrian thought he had bought a game. Instead, the game had bought him. When he booted up War Crown, he expected a night of strategy and conquest. What he got was a contract—one written in blood and bound by fate. His first world, Athenia, teetered on the edge of annihilation. Daemons from the void twisted nature into monstrosities, cities burned in endless rebellion, and a young emperor, Kael, stood alone against the tide. Victory wasn’t just an option. It was survival. The game had spoken: Clear Act 1 before the deadline, or be claimed by the game itself.

Stucked between a bitter reality and a strange fantasy, Annabel is in a state of dilemma. Will she be able to make a choice?!

In a world where reality is shaped by unseen forces and eldritch whispers, Silas Veyne, an outcast with nothing to his name, is thrust into a clandestine struggle between ancient entities and secret societies. The world operates on a system of Occult Ascension, where those who grasp forbidden knowledge can transcend their mortal limits—but at the cost of their sanity, identity, or worse. After a desperate encounter leaves Silas bound to an enigmatic force known only as The Nameless Witness, he is forced to navigate a treacherous path filled with shadowy rituals, hidden organizations, and nightmarish horrors lurking beneath the veil of normalcy. With each advancement, he uncovers the buried truths of the world, growing stronger yet more entangled in an eternal cycle of fate, where every choice might be his last. When the world is shaped by whispers, do you listen—or do you become one of them?

Gloves Off, Guns Drawn Born into hardship, Jack “Iron” Calloway learned to fight long before he learned to dream. Raised in the brutal streets of Chicago, he found solace in the boxing ring, where every punch was a lesson in survival. His fists earned him respect, but they couldn’t save him from the demons of his past—or the war looming on the horizon. When tragedy strikes and the one person he loves is taken from him, Jack walks away from the ring and straight into the U.S. Army. The battlefield becomes his new arena, and every mission a test of his endurance, skill, and will to survive. But war is more than just a fight—it’s a game of sacrifice, loss, and loyalty. As Jack faces enemies both on the frontlines and within himself, he must decide: is he still just a fighter, or has he finally become the soldier he was meant to be? Gloves Off, Guns Drawn is a pulse-pounding story of resilience, redemption, and the unbreakable spirit of a warrior.

Hwang Christine, CEO of one of the leading companies in the USA, is a devil blessed with the face of an angel. She built her company from scratches and now she is the youngest billionaires in the country. She has a past that has haunted her for most of her life. But, one fateful night after meeting a young, drunk man on the streets, she felt herself smile again. Maybe, a few Sparks around her heart too. Evan Wang, one of the highest paid models in USA, has a past he blames himself for. He regrets being born every single day. Until he met her. He felt alive again after spending one night with her. For the first time in years, he didn't regret being born. Theirs is a love that could harm them both. When Christine's past threatens to make a reappearance, will she let him walk away or save him with all she has ?

The reclusive Peak Master Fu Ran held onto a simple wish, a fleeting hope that the man of ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶ his nightmares, would have stayed in his dreams! Since a young age, Fu Ran had been plagued by prophetic visions of his own demise at the hands of a tyrant emperor, but he had managed to keep some semblance of self with a simple fact: dreams couldn't kill you. But what happens when conjured fears become real? When they exist outside sleep? Fu Ran must struggle with learning to deal with an unwanted presence in his day-to-day life as he discovers that there's far more to this tyrant emperor than he first thought.

Kai’s life was small—coffee-stained mornings, cracked recipes, and a system in his head that tweaked toasters and dough like it was nothing. Then the sky shattered. Aliens—Skraiths, jagged and brutal—invaded, tearing his city apart with green-glowing weapons and relentless claws. Superhumans rose to fight back, fire and lightning blazing through the chaos, but Kai’s world crumbled with them. Hiding in his apartment, Kai stumbles on blood—human and alien, smeared on his wall after a superhuman battle. His system, once just a tinker’s tool, awakens, offering him a choice: mimic their powers, temporary and wild, through the blood itself. Desperate, he takes it—stealing pyrokinesis, then electrokinesis, then kinetic energy, each power burning through him, fading fast. But it’s not enough. Armed with a humming Skraith weapon and a body tougher from alien blood, Kai joins a ragtag crew of enhanced fighters—Liv, Rylan, Jace, and Tucker—scraping to survive in a warzone where every shadow hides death. As Skraiths swarm and the city burns, Kai’s system pushes him deeper, analyzing, integrating, crafting minor enhancements—durability, strength, sparks of power that could make him a target or a savior. Government factions, rogue scientists, and the aliens themselves start sniffing around, drawn to his strange tech and blood-stolen abilities. By the time Kai crafts his first super-powered enhancement—an artificial strength boost—he’s no longer just a tinkerer. He’s on the edge of something bigger, something dangerous, where blood and sparks could forge a hero—or break him entirely. In a world unraveling, Kai’s fight for survival becomes a desperate race to master his system, outrun the Skraiths, and confront the truth: the power he’s chasing might destroy him—or remake the world.

A cursed soul trapped on a battlefield seraching for the sun. Rumors has it that a demon in a black armor appeared on the field, many stated than even if you killed it, he came back to haunt you until your last breath. You may not remember it, but your soul was doomed from the beginning if you crossed path with him in another life. If you crossed path with me.

Amma is a dedicated artist living on the lovely island of Malta, and she has always wished for a love as bright as her paintings. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her conventional family arranges for her to marry Jones, a wealthy but emotionally aloof businessman. In an effort to meet her family's expectations, Amma reluctantly accepts the engagement, torn between her sense of duty and her true desires. Everything changes when Alex, her childhood friend and secret lover, returns to Malta, causing Amma's carefully planned life to unravel. In direct contrast to Jones' cold and dominating nature, Amma is drawn to Alex's compassion and understanding, which rekindles old sentiments. She is caught in a maelstrom of emotions, compromises, and difficult decisions as she navigates the conflict between the life her family had planned for her and the love she has always desired. Amma's heart is divided between two men: one who represents tradition and stability, and the other who reaffirms her identity and ignites her passions. Following a tragic encounter that forces her to confront her true feelings, Amma faces a heart-wrenching decision: should she follow her heart and risk everything for the chance at true love, or should she honor her commitment to Jones and the life her family has planned for her? "The Heart's Trade-Off" is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery set against the breathtaking backdrop of Malta's medieval beauty and sun-soaked landscapes. It explores the timeless dilemma of whether to fulfill our obligations or to follow our hearts, as well as the costs associated with each choice.

A descendant of a fallen werewolf dynasty unexpectedly chosen by primordial beings, must embrace his heritage and rally a fractured kingdom against avaricious invaders to prevent its utter destruction.

Exiled from the revered and cloistered Spiritual Sage Realm, he is summoned back for a harrowing mission that could imperil humanity itself.

In a world where magic dictates destiny, your worth is determined by two things—Talent and Bloodline. Asvorn has neither. Branded as worthless from birth, he was abandoned by his parents and cast out of his village, left to survive on scraps and endure a life of scorn. For twenty-two years, he lived on the outskirts of society, invisible, unloved. But when starvation and despair push him to his limit, he makes a choice—to leave his wretched life behind and seek a future in the capital of Vaelthorin. Armed with nothing but sheer will and a makeshift weapon, he embarks on a journey riddled with danger, where even the weakest creatures could end his life. Yet, beneath his frail exterior, something stirs—something unseen, something forgotten. Is he truly worthless? Or is there more to his fate than what the world has decided for him? Asvorn’s journey has begun, and with it, the first embers of a fire long thought dead.

"Some betrayals can be forgiven. This one cannot." Lukas was a ghost. Buried. Forgotten. Erased. Until now. Serena Hawthorne built her life on a lie-one that kept her safe, powerful, untouchable. But the past has sharp edges, and when it returns, it doesn't knock. It tears through the walls, leaving no escape. Because Lukas is back. He doesn't want apologies. He doesn't want suffering. He wants control. And he will take it. What begins as a calculated game of vengeance soon turns into something far more dangerous. Hate tastes like desire. Obsession feels like fate. Every touch, every whispered command, every cruel smirk pulls her deeper into the trap-until she can't tell if she's lost in him or if she wants to be. But Lukas isn't here for pleasure. He's here to destroy her. And when he's finished, there will be nothing left. No mercy. No escape. Nothing but ashes.

A deadly radiation-powered killer terrorizes Polikstan, but college student Will Richards remains unaware—until a brutal attack leaves him near death. Rescued by rogue scientist Carl Max, he is injected with an experimental serum, granting him inhuman abilities. When his best friend is murdered, guilt pushes Will into hiding, training under a mysterious blind monk and a detective who believes in his cause. A year later, he emerges as Shadowstrike, ready to stop the chaos. But the truth is far worse than he imagined—Carl Max is creating an army, and Will’s closest friend, Ryan, is part of the plan. Betrayed and outnumbered, Will faces an impossible fight. Revenge is no longer enough. The war has begun.

Shades are demonic creatures that feast on human flesh and drink human blood. Humanity fights back with supernatural abilities known as Esters which gives them a chance against the Shades.

Amelia Hartley is a maid working at Buckingham Palace, trying to keep her head down and avoid royal drama—until she spills tea on Prince Nicholas, England’s most notorious playboy. What should have been a minor embarrassment turns into front-page news, and suddenly, the entire country is buzzing about "the clumsy maid who caught the prince’s attention." To make matters worse, Nicholas has his own problems. His grandmother, Queen Eleanor, is demanding he settle down, and a potential arranged marriage looms over him. In a last-ditch effort to dodge royal matchmaking, Nicholas proposes an absurd plan—Amelia will pretend to be his girlfriend. In exchange, he’ll use his influence to get Amelia’s younger brother into a prestigious school. It should have been easy. Act in love. Smile for the cameras. No actual feelings involved. But as Nicholas and Amelia spend more time together—attending royal events, dodging the press, and sharing unexpected, intimate moments—the lines between real and pretend start to blur. When the Queen announces Nicholas’s engagement to another woman, Amelia realizes that falling for a prince was never part of the deal. But Nicholas isn't willing to let her go so easily. If he wants Amelia, he’ll have to risk it all—including his title—to prove that their love is worth breaking the rules.

After being struck by lightning while awaiting news of his daughter's birth, Ethan Thompson awakens from a two-year coma to a world that continued without him. His daughter Lily, now a toddler, doesn't recognize him, and his wife Sarah has been struggling to maintain hope during his prolonged absence. As Ethan processes this devastating loss of time, something extraordinary happens—a mysterious Almighty System activates in his mind, spontaneously granting him master-level piano skills and musical composition abilities he never possessed before. Though physically weakened from his long coma, Ethan discovers he can mentally compose complex musical arrangements despite having been "tone-deaf" before his accident. Despite the strangeness of this development, Ethan embraces it as a second chance—a way to rebuild his life and connect with the daughter who grew up without him. As he begins his long physical recovery in the hospital, Ethan commits to transforming this mysterious gift into something meaningful, turning the spark of his near-death experience into a symphony that might help bridge the years he's lost.

Jasmine's War is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and survival. Jasmine, a resilient young woman living a quiet life on her family farm, is content with the simplicity of her world—until a mysterious soldier named Caden arrives, carrying the weight of a dangerous secret. As a deserter from the king’s army, Caden is a man on the run, haunted by his past and hunted by the king’s relentless soldiers. Seeking refuge, he finds solace in Jasmine’s kindness, and over time, the two form a bond that transcends the chaos of the world outside. But as their connection deepens, so does the danger surrounding them. With soldiers closing in and a treacherous war looming, Jasmine and Caden must prepare to defend their home and their love. As they fight to protect one another, their world is turned upside down by the harsh realities of survival. In the midst of war, they are forced to confront their deepest fears, the horrors of the battlefield, and the difficult choices that could change the course of their lives forever. In a story where trust is as fragile as peace and love can be as dangerous as any battle, Jasmine and Caden must navigate the thin line between hope and despair, knowing that the ultimate war may not be on the battlefield, but within their heart

The Crown’s Ashes Elaris was born to rule, but betrayal stole her throne before she could even claim it. Left for dead by those she once trusted, she is forced into hiding, alone and powerless. But the throne is not just a seat of power—it is bound to an ancient spirit, one that whispers in the shadows, offering her strength at a dangerous cost. Determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers, Elaris trains under an old soldier, sharpening both her mind and her supernatural abilities. Along the way, she finds an unlikely ally in Malrik, a man as ruthless as he is enigmatic. Against her better judgment, she begins to trust him. To love him. But love is the cruelest weapon of all. Malrik’s betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, revealing a web of deception far greater than she ever imagined. With her heart shattered and the throne slipping further from her grasp, Elaris faces an impossible choice—submit to the throne spirit’s hunger for power or forge her own path, even if it means sacrificing the man she once loved. The throne demands blood. And Elaris must decide whose will be spilled.