Reading City Of Ashes

Spending most of your life in a lonely, cold hospital room can kill your emotions and gradually make you forget the self that never had the chance to live fully. After Loreil experienced this, he lost the sense of enjoyment that used to accompany him as he tried everything in his icy cage. Even [Ashes of the Fallen] was no different. The game he thought would be a source of unexplored happiness and passion… Before he could finish it, the slow death that had been chasing him finally reached its goal, claiming his grey life. 'Is this what death feels like? It's more peaceful than I expected.' After a long period of suffering, he found himself feeling a sense of relief and tranquility in death's embrace. But before he could fully experience this wonderful sensation, fate played a prank on him. And a bad one at that… When he opened his eyes and saw his new world for the first time, he discovered something. He had reincarnated into the game... a game he had never finished. ——— -Anti-hero MC. -No harem + No FLs wars. -+17 for violence and gore only. [Note: English is not my primary language and I am not proficient enough in it to write. So forgive me for any errors you may encounter and alert me to them so I can correct them]

Suffering the machinations of family, Remus is sent to the newly built border city of Greltheaven. A place filled with opportunities but also dangers. If it had been up to him, he would have stayed in the safety of the empire, slowly building his business as he had planned, but he did not have a choice, either go to the dangerous city or live a mediocre life. Which he is not willing to do. Swearing revenge, he packed his bags and moved to Greltheaven, a city of great dangers and fortune. ... A brothel is not an easy business to run, much less get success, but since fate had so kindly decreed it upon him, he will not only run the brothel but will make it immensely successful. He had plans, big plans for it; he only hoped the city would remain standing long enough to turn his small business into an empire. … There will be 5 Chapters a week, from Monday to Friday.

Victor dies in a mugging and gets reincarnated in an alternate version of his world's past where magic and creatures of myth and legend exist. How would his knowledge affect the familiar yet unfamiliar world around him? Read and find out.

Sophia Bennett, betrayed by her husband and step-sister, faced a gruesome end—burned alive with her unborn child. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn back to when it all began, Sophia now have the chance to rewrite her tragic story. Haunted by memories of the past life, She refuses to let death quench her hatred and regret. Instead, fueled by vengeance. Reborn at the most critical moment that will change her life, “the arranged marriage with the richest and handsome bachelor Alexander Brooks” which she escaped from in her previous life. Will Sophia get married and destroy Olivia's path to riches? Or finds herself entangled with Alexander Brooks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “ Are you that desperate to secure the position of “Mrs Brooks” that you'll shamelessly throw yourself at me”? Alexander asks, his voice laced with contempt, his deeps eyes looking at the woman squirming under him. His eyes trails her curvy body as his right hand squeeze the soft mound on her chest, he thought he'd find her touch disgusting but his body couldn't help but react to her and he can barely control his actions. “Ummmm” Sophia moans to his touch “ p-please” she murmurs shakingly, her eyes clouded as she rubs her hot and soft body against him. She feels hot all over and couldn't help groping his body to find relief. Loosing all restraint, Alexander leans to her ear, biting it and whispers huskily “since you're so eager, then don't blame me for being unrestrained”. He sucks her neck, bites down, “ahhhh ummmm” Sophia squirms in bliss. His hand roams her soft body, his head leaves her neck as he kiss his way down to her collarbone and down to her twin peaks. He latches unto one of her breasts, sucks and swirls his tongue round her erect nipple. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Rebirth from Ashes” weaves love, betrayal, redemption, and new beginnings into a captivating narrative.

A strange indie game suddenly pops up out of no where. Mysterious disappearances follow. The game codex set in a futuristic earth, implores it's players to forge their own part, providing to progression path but riddled with mysteries.

in a world where there are powerful people with unique Technics called drill with transformations called locks and a boy named hakishi has to fight for life.hakishi's life is turned into a nightmare his family is slaughtered then his master who trained him died then he tried to bring him back to life but it went wrong now he is in a perfect team called FRB:full reck of blood. to tried and help him to defeat all d villans and his old master

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.

Planet Sadala is divided into two parts; One section is ruled by the Blue Dynasty, and another is ruled by the White Dynasty. Since ancient times, the war has been going on between these two races for domination of the planet. But the two kings decide to put an end to this war and unify the two dynasties by marrying the king to the princess, and Prince Vegeta is born to be the unified king of the two dynasties.

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.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. John Carter, a hardened war veteran and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

Past never dies.... It's hidden in the shadows.. If I die, all of you may live. If I don’t, you should all forget about even thinking that you can walk out of here alive.

One fateful day, humanity was inexplicably blessed—or cursed—with the ability to control fire. Flames, once a force of nature, now bent to the will of men. Some saw it as a divine gift, a path to prosperity and power. Others feared it as a gateway to destruction. Entire civilizations were transformed overnight, with new rulers rising from the ashes, wielding their newfound powers like gods. But with great power comes even greater consequences. As rival factions and flame-wielding warlords clash for dominance, society teeters on the brink of collapse. Those who reject the power struggle fight to uncover the truth behind the mysterious phenomenon, wondering if there is a hidden price to pay for this dangerous gift. In the midst of this chaos, a young orphan named Takashi Ren discovers an ancient prophecy that suggests the flames may not be a gift from the gods, but a test—or worse, a trap. As Takashi Ren sets off a perilous journey to discover the secrets of the flames.

Sar'tara is a huntress of a forest watched over by her mother, the Forest Deity. Living in an isolated tribe of only women, the only life she's ever known is competition against rival tribes —competition to win her mother's favor, as well as the rights and powers of the deity's chosen defenders. Unknown to Sar'tara, a warlord living in the "outside" world has long hated her mother. A warlord known only as 'The Lord Sun'. A man who parades himself as the herald of justice and is dead set on burning the forest down… Duke Kalin of the Xenarian Kingdom watches over his nation's borders. He has always left alone the mysterious and deadly forest that lies at the edge of his jurisdiction. But when the warlord encroaches on his land he's forced to act, leaving Xenaria's borders unwatched and open to invasion from another opportunistic neighboring nation… Two people, ignorant of each other's existence, will meet to kick start an epic! This is a second world fantasy epic, a little different from the usual litrpg/progression fantasy, or drama/romance people might be used to here. Still, I hope people give me a chance. What to expect: -Slow burn plot and characterization heavy. -Big battles following lots of build-up chapters. -Chapter length will vary between 2k and 4k words. Sometimes a little more or less. -Release schedule - Twice a week (Monday & Thursday likely) following the initial mass release. This will be a long series. Hope readers will stick with me! -Lots of violence. -Artwork sometimes! GENRES AND TAGS: [ORIGINAL] [FANTASY] [FEMALE LEAD (**to begin with**)] [ACTION] [WAR & MILITARY] [STRATEGY] [ADVENTURE] [ROMANCE] [DRAMA] PLEASE DO NOT REFER TO THE *TAGS* FOR THE FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES. REFER TO THE ABOVE INSTEAD NOTE: This story will slowly transition to being more male lead oriented **much** farther down the line Cover art by @yaminokuni on twitter This serial will also be available on Novels.gg, Royal Road, and scribblehub

Yin, a charming teenager with a passion for video games, suddenly finds himself trapped in a game world known as Parallel City. Here, he must navigate a competitive landscape filled with powerful players. Given the chance to choose his abilities and level up, Yin quickly realizes he’s outmatched and seen as weak by others. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into battles, striving to gain new skills and abilities. With each fight, he seeks to rise above the challenges and earn respect in a city where strength reigns supreme. Will he become the hero he dreams of, or will he remain just another low-level player?

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

What! I knew he would be scheming something to torture me. I looked at him with narrowed eyes and he winked at me. I suddenly looked away to confirm that no one saw him doing that. I was blessed. My father was discussing something with my stepmother and Sophia. I glared at him and he silently chuckled. ................................. Annabell Evans (protagonist), who was badly treated by her step-mother and step-sister, falls into the trap laid by her so-called elder sister. Her sister drugged her in a hotel and brought her to a room where she had a night-stand with Alexander Wilson. She left the man asking him to forget about that night and pretend as if they had never met. She leave the hotel but Alex gets interested in her. Fate brought them closer and they got united. But would this be all? Was there someone targeting them? Would their life always be happy and full of love? Anna must keep calm and face the challenges that are going to fall upon her. She will have to make herself stronger to keep her close ones safe and happy. It's about affection, desire, sacrifice, protection. Indescribable feelings that one has to face in the thrilling journey of love.

Those with latent abilities, the Blessed, were worshipped as the pinnacle of humanity. As war ignited, the powers became curses, the people bearing them becoming hunted by those who seek to use them as cannon fodder. Hidden amongst the masses, Mark uses every means possible as he tries to survive the rotting world. Then there is the woman he met at the bar, perhaps the only solace remaining in his life...

In her past life, Shen Xi always longed for love and validation from her parents, members of the wealthy Su family. Unfortunately, the attention that she yearned for was stolen by the family’s fake heiress – her elder sister, Su Ruowan. As a result of Su Ruowan’s evil plans, Shen Xi was crippled, disfigured and eventually died of leukemia. However, in a surprising turn of events, Shen Xi was reborn. Returned to the time when she was a seventeen-year-old teenager, she’ll set things right and get her revenge against the Su family.

Shen Xi wakes up one day only to find out she has transmigrated into a book as a mere supporting character, Ning Xi ,which was a character that was supposed to end up losing her life, Ning Xi is determined to change her fate. The girl whom everyone thought was the worst in class could actually score full marks? That was not all she had, she had many hidden identities to be revealed later. And her love life? The world's most handsome, dominerring, cold,aloof, powerful man who despised coming into contact with women, or ever had a girlfriend, the mysterious Gu Zhen was actually chasing after her? Why was the second most powerful family, the Fu family claiming she is their long lost daughter? Why was the vice CEO of one of the most powerful entertainment company claiming she was their boss? It was now time to get back at those trying to hurt her and her loved ones. But that was not all, she had many other tricks and identities up her sleeves to bring down the people who would hurt her. Was this really the unsightly girl whom no one had respected and always looked down upon? Other novels: Flames of Love Love In The Midst of Chaos

Ye Qingxi, born into the illustrious Ye family, was a clever and gentle noblewoman with high standing in the imperial court. However, in a sudden palace coup, the Ye family was falsely accused of treason, leading to their massacre and leaving Ye Qingxi as the sole survivor. With the help of loyal servants, she narrowly escaped and found refuge in a remote mountain village, where she was rescued by an old hermit named Master Chu. Master Chu, a former renowned general of the previous dynasty, was well acquainted with the dark side of power struggles. Under his guidance, Qingxi learned martial arts, strategy, and patience, gradually transforming into a ruthless avenger. Adopting the alias Su Jin, she infiltrated the martial world, quietly investigating the truth behind her family's annihilation. She discovered her enemies not only included the former powerful minister responsible but also the corruption entrenched within the entire court. During her quest for vengeance, Su Jin encountered a mysterious prince, and their relationship grew increasingly complex. The prince revealed his discontent with the court and expressed willingness to join forces with Su Jin to overthrow the corrupt ministers. However, as her revenge plot deepened, Su Jin began questioning her own motives and methods. Her actions resulted in the harm of innocents, plunging her into profound guilt and moral dilemmas. As the revenge unfolded, Su Jin became entangled in increasingly intricate power struggles within both the martial world and the court. Her vengeance not only toppled her enemies but also sparked internal turmoil and national unrest. Su Jin realized that her pursuit of vengeance might not bring justice but rather lead to greater calamities. Ultimately, after a decisive final battle, Su Jin achieved her goal of striking down her enemies but found her inner emptiness deepening. The story concluded with Su Jin's decision to relinquish her hatred, depart from the whirlpool of power struggles, and seek inner peace. She understood the cost of vengeance and the true meaning of life, opting to start anew and live a life free from hatred. However, the story hinted at lingering threats, suggesting that new challenges might be brewing on the horizon.

Wellcome to the biggest City in the world! Welcome to the city where everything is possible. To the city where anything can be achieved. To the city of fantasy, magic and supernatural. Where the modern world meets fantasy. All kinds of creatures can be found here: Humans, Angels, Demons, Elves, Orks, Vampires, Werewolves... you name it and all of them try to live and coexist in this amazing City. Of course, sometimes it is hard for different species live together. So who is keeping the Peace? Of course the Wonder City Police Department or WCPD for short. With their capable detectives there is no crime left unsolved. Follow the adventures of a new WCPD Detective where he solves Fantasy Crimes.

(some chapters are r18) Who would have thought that holding an arranged marriage benefits me so much? I have been planning to get out of my own family, and thanks to the head lady of the house who always wanted to kick me out after my mother passed away. "I have to live with you? I don't want to be under any other people's rules anymore." "No, you will live freely as you want. You don't have to do anything if you don't want to." "I don't want to be involved with your business...I don't know exactly what you do, Mr. Kaiza, but I don't want to be involved with anything like my father does." "I understand." I pick up the glass in front of him and try to raise it, but he puts his hand on it to cover the top of the glass. "Hmph." I make a sound and pout my lips I put my upper lip on top of the glass, touching his finger and bottom lip at the outside edge, and raise the glass as the liquid runs through his fingers into my mouth. And I look at him. His eyes are slightly startled, but I barely see it through the red light on him. He slightly pulls back his hand. "This girl..." He's mumbling. I lick the liquid on the edge of my mouth. "Yes, it's a deal." "Are you going to treat me well, Mr. Kaiza?" I speak vocally this time. What is this drink? "Yes." "Treat me nicely like your real fiancé, alright?" Suddenly, my head is too heavy to carry on my neck. He uses his hand to hold my face before I hit the table. And he moves himself to sit next to me. "You are my real fiancé." He gently touches my hair and puts it behind my ear. I barely open my eyes. "But first of all, I need to take care of the guys who kidnapped you here." And that is just the beginning of a significant change.

The mysteries about a city

Kaleah Valerys, the Princess of Kreogstone, General to the smallest army in the history of the Seven Kingdoms and Queen of Nothing, as they call her, has only had one hunger she has dedicated her entire life to satiate: Revenge. Kaleah, King Valeor's first-born and only legitame child stands first in line for the throne. But her father has shown favor to his eldest bastard son and has stripped her of any power her tittle holds. In an act of mockery he assigns her an army of 15 to lead, investigating riots across the kingdom that threaten the safety of the slums her father has no care for. For Kaleah her freedom has always been an illusion. Her father only gives her crumbs of power because in the table of The Seveb Councilmen Kaleah is the only true heir. Kaleah may have only ever been the Queen of Nothing but a woman who has never had anything has nothing left to loose. The only thing standing between everything she's ever wanted is the heaviest chain her father has shackled her with, Prince Elias Stormborn, King Slayer, Wielder of the Dark and God in the Shadows. The bane of her existance, the one riding across the battlefield every time. After a failed assasination on her fiancé Kaleah is forced to make amends and reconciliate the relationship between their kingdoms. But Elias wants no gold, treasures or territory. The only offering he is willing to accept as opposed to war is a week every month. A Princess in his kingdom for exactly one week every month, a week in his kingdom, a week in his castle and a week in his chambers.

Flames. All I can see are flames surrounding me. Screams also, who is screaming? I think until my vision partly clears to see dead bodies. So, so many, why is everyone dead? Why? I think as the world around me crumbles surrendering to the flames and burning into ashes.

Amelia Sinclair's life takes an unexpected turn when her stepsister's treachery leads her to a one-night stand with Alexander Blackwood, a powerful CEO still in love with the stepsister. Forced into a loveless marriage, Amelia sacrifices everything for Alexander, only to be met with humiliation and abandonment when he fires her from his company, unaware that she is carrying his heir. Left homeless and heartbroken, Amelia rebuilds her life from the ground up, emerging five years later as a formidable force in the business world. Her success catches Alexander's eye, and he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the woman he once scorned. To his shock, he discovers that Amelia has a daughter—his daughter—who bears an uncanny resemblance to him. As Amelia and Alexander navigate their complicated past and present, they must confront old wounds and rekindle a trust that was shattered years ago. Amidst corporate battles, family secrets, and newfound love, Amelia's strength and resilience shine through, proving that from the ashes of betrayal and heartbreak, a powerful woman can rise.

The events of the story talk about a 15-year-old boy, Arata, who was eager to enter the military college for recruitment. He wanted to be like his deceased father. He was a brave soldier, but he died in one of the battles. And when he enters college... everything changes in his perspective after he discovers things he did not expect... There was the city of Shinju, this was the city where Arata was born and his home... but there were other neighboring cities... and among them was the city of Miho, which wanted to seize the other cities... and it wanted to invade the city of Arata... So this is where the story begins...