Ash Runs Away

"Born weak, scorned by his father and haunted by whispers only he can hear, Cael Ashveil was never meant to survive the game of blood and gold. In a world where magic costs lives and gold buys kingdoms, the whispers promise him both... if he dares to listen." ... Additional Tags #Slow-burn #Businessbuilding #scheming protagonist #Multiple Identities

Pursued by killers, she barged into a man's private room and became his antidote. After a night of abandon, she coolly plunged a dagger into his chest and vanished. Little did she expect, the man became addicted and chased her to Graham City, tempting her by any means necessary to drown with him. "Erik, what do you like about me?" The man pinned the sulking girl against him and fiercely silenced her with a kiss. "Unless I die, otherwise, you'll spend your next life...

In a world scarred by endless war, Xieren is an ashborn, a member of a forgotten caste bound to the grim labor of the Burn Field. This vast, desolate arena, forever shrouded under a sky the color of old iron , is where the five great Factions wage their perpetual skirmishes , leaving the ashborn to tend to the dead and "silence the past." Xieren’s existence is a weary cycle of survival, his only solace found in the quiet companionship of his grizzled father-figure, Fen, and the fragile hope he shares with Elia. Elia is the defiant light in Xieren's world of gray. Where he sees only the grim reality of their cage, she sees the promise of a life beyond the ash. Their shared dream of escaping seems impossible until Elia reveals a dangerous secret: she can wield Oryn, a rare and mysterious power. This newfound power is their only chance. Their path to freedom lies through the brutal Writemark Trials, a deadly competition that promises citizenship to the victor. But Elia’s gift is also a death sentence. Unregistered Oryn-users are considered glitches to be deleted. As they begin to train in secret, they find that the power is a heavy burden, a force that physically drains Elia and pushes her closer to collapse with each use. Caught between the lethal pragmatism of Fen, who warns that hope is the most dangerous thing one can possess in the Burn Field, and the burning intensity of Elia’s ambition, Xieren must make a choice. To win their freedom, he must embrace a dream that could lead them to glory or to the pyre. In a world built on death and decay, can a single spark of hope light a path to a new dawn, or will it merely be the flash before they are extinguished forever?

They left me to die. But this world had other plans. When our deep-space expedition crashed on a hostile alien planet, I thought the survivors would stick together. I was wrong. The moment the beasts came, my crew threw me to them—used me as bait to save themselves. I should’ve died out there. But death never came. Rescued by the native tribes who walk through ash and fire, I awoke in a world of primal gods, ancestral trials, and secrets buried in the soil. They didn’t know what I was—or what I could become. Neither did I. With broken tech, buried knowledge, and fire in my blood, I rose. And as I carved out a new place among these people, I asked myself: If I can lead them... should I? If those who betrayed me return... will I show mercy—or burn them to ash? In this world, survival is earned. And I was abandoned—so I will rise.

Ashborn Lionheart was born as the Prince of the prosperous Lionheart kingdom, known for its strong and loyal warriors and its wealth. From a young age, Ashborn had been trained to become the next king. He was well-liked by his people and knew that he would bring peace and prosperity to the kingdom. One day, a strange, cosmic entity arrived at the borders of the kingdom. The entity was like nothing Ashborn had ever seen before, its form shifting and changing, its power seemingly endless. After barely surviving the battle, Ashborn found himself in a mysterious realm far away from his kingdom.

He claimed me as his wife and mate.. but I never wanted him. Lucia’s life was supposed to be simple, a career she loved, a man she adored, and a future she chose. But when the ruthless Kaiden Cross married her without forcefully, her entire world turned upside down. Now trapped in a gilded cage as his unwilling wife, Lucia is determined to escape. Again. And again. And again. No matter how many times Kaiden drags her back, no matter how fiercely he declares she belongs to him, she won’t stop running. But Kaiden isn’t the only one hiding secrets. And as danger closes in from the shadows, Lucia must decide: will she keep fighting her fate… or will love catch her first?

A world where the tales of old are not mere stories but of a untold truth, Artifacts, items of immense power, shape the history of earth. Ash Tree Saga weaves together the journeys of those who bear these cursed gifts as well as the struggle between them and the ash tree organization. Each volume explores a new protagonist and their journey through a dark, unforgiving, alt-history medieval world. Vol 1: Dawn Mask - Follow the story of Isaac Novikov, the last heir of a fallen Ruthenian barony, and his journey in the Holy Roman Empire, discovering the cause of his family’s collapse. Vol 2: Hermit of The Stars - Will take place in a wuxia form of china, following a man from the imperial court who was betrayed but let me finish vol 1..

--- "Not a hero............not a villain....,but just man chose not to fall " In a world of conflict and chaos, challenges are ever-present. Linder, the son of the great King of Apyndor, wandered through a maze of trials and experiences. Amid hope and sheer will, he survived. He found himself in a world of fantasy, where anything is possible— A world he knows well— Amid legends, magic, and the supernatural, He will strive toward something far greater: Aethrios— The one born of light and fallen into the void, The forsaken celestial in a world that knows no mercy— A journey toward something higher. ---

In a land scarred by war and forgotten by the gods, three strangers awaken in a world not quite alive, not quite dead. Shadows whisper through twisted forests, yokai roam ancient ruins, and a torii gate stands far in the distance — the only clue to a way forward. Bound by broken memories and an unspoken sorrow, a sickly boy, a cold-eyed archer, and a wandering swordswoman must navigate this dreamlike realm where grief takes shape, and the past refuses to stay buried. But survival comes at a price — and in a place where time bends and the dead still walk, even the truth may be a curse. Withering Away is a dark fantasy tale of memory, guilt, and what it means to carry the weight of the life you left behind.

They meet every Sunday for coffee, initially brought together by a friend who moved overseas. What starts as routine unfolds into something undeniable—complicated by Isa’s past relationship still lingering in her apartment and Lia’s family who doesn't know she’s ever loved a woman.

Alysia is a girl who can use all four elements but she is treated like dhe is an ordinary citizen. one day she finds lab where a scientist discovers ancient potion to extend human life. an evil company kills the man and his associates. Alysia steals the formula and hides it from them. on her eighteenth birthday she accidentally injects it into herself and now she has to go to the four corners of the galaxy to find a reversal as the evil company tries to reclaim their so called rightful property

She is afraid of the darkness. He is the ruler of it. He is the darkness she fears. She is the only light he loves and crave. She is the moon. He is the dark night sky. And she is his. His darkest obsession, possession, and fixation. ISABELLA RUSSO had everything anyone could ever dream of: wealth, a loving family, and loyal friends. A perfect, peaceful life. But the peace crumbled the moment she saved a man, ignoring his warning to protect him from the darkness, not knowing that he was the DARKNESS. By the moment she realized, it was too late, as he had already set his eyes on her. Yet she prayed to never cross paths with him again, unaware that he had another plan and so did her fate. She wished to be and live happily with her loved ones. Yet it just took one day for all of Isabella's wishes and life to shatter into pieces. Death of her parents, betrayed by her best friend, drugged, she entangled with the very darkness she feared who came to save her—Isabella lost everything in just one day. With nothing left, she chose to run away with the vow to return for revenge. Five years later, she returns with the twins she never expected and with the desire and determination to take revenge. Never once did Isabella imagine the darkness, she thought had forgotten her had been waiting for her like a predator with a cage ready to ensnare his prey. NICHOLAS COSTA was the darkness. The nightmare everyone feared. The ruler of the Costa Empire and Italy. The most dangerous devil of all, the mafia king. He was the darkest night sky without a moon or light. He never needed or wanted either. Until he met her. The night she saved him; she brightened his darkness like a moon and melted his cold heart. She became his moon and his darkest obsession. Now he wanted her. He would have her, and nothing could stop him. Even if it meant burning the entire world, he would have her. His moon. [Mature Content] [The second couple is MM]

Runs with Scissors follows Riley, a girl with more secrets than plans. This is a raw, fast-paced story about fractured family, survival instincts, and a girl who learns the only way out might be through.

DISCLAIMER: this is my first novel and i can't write for **** ai is gonna be my friend since its gonna be checking my grammar with this story telling i just wanted to write a novel just as any other novel reader does in there life time now on to the real synopsis (i don't know how to write on well so imma wing it for now and change it later if i can) This story takes place in a fantasy world where the main character is elf who is truly blessed magic and sprits but just because his blessed doesn't mean he gets to live a blessed life watch as Ryfon truly grows as a person and learns the duality of life and magic

On what should have been the happiest trip of their lives, Arjun Mehra, an ex-military officer from India, travels to South Korea with his pregnant wife Meera for their honeymoon. But in a single brutal moment, their world shatters. Caught in the crossfire of a violent gang war on the neon-lit streets of Busan, Meera is tragically killed. Arjun, wounded and broken, barely survives. The woman responsible — Ji-Yeon, a ruthless and enigmatic leader of the Black Vipers syndicate — leaves Arjun for dead, never imagining the storm she’s awakened. Haunted by grief and driven by vengeance, Arjun must rise from the ashes of his loss. Alone in a foreign land and hunted by dangerous enemies, he draws upon his combat training, martial arts mastery, and sniper skills to track down the woman who stole everything from him. But the path of revenge is paved with betrayal, blood, and buried secrets. In a world where honor means nothing and loyalty is bought in bullets, Arjun must decide whether he’s a man seeking justice… or a monster born from it. Crimson Vow is a brutal, emotional, and action-packed thriller about love lost, relentless vengeance, and the unbreakable will of a man who refuses to die quietly.

In a war-torn medieval kingdom, where titles are bought with blood and betrayal, a lowborn bastard named Garran finds himself swept into a conflict not of his choosing. Pressed into levy service, he survives a slaughter meant to settle a petty border feud and discovers that in this world, loyalty is worth less than grain, and honor dies with the poor. Steel, Ash, and Oath is a slow-burning medieval kingdom-building saga of mercenary captains, broken oaths, and the high cost of power. As Garran claws his way from a spear-wielding levy to the lord of bloodied lands, he must navigate the brutal truths of war: no victory comes without a body count, no alliance without a price, and no kingdom without bones beneath its foundation. This is a story of attrition, siege lines, shifting loyalties, and hard men shaped by a harder world where oaths matter, but survival matters more.

A story of a loser, for a loser by a loser.

In a world scarred by the fall of gods and the blood of heroes, the story of Ash and Betrayal continues. Kael and Lyra, reborn as Dren and Seris, awaken to a land ruled by warlords, god cults, and an ancient darkness stirring beneath the earth. Their forgotten past haunts them, drawing them into a war older than memory. As the ruthless Pale Court rises, led by a mysterious Nameless King and Kael’s treacherous brother Darren Veyne, the scattered realms teeter on the brink of ruin. Shadows of old gods whisper in lost temples, cursed bloodlines awaken, and a long-dead prophecy stirs. Bound by fate and shattered love, Dren and Seris must gather the forsaken, unravel ancient betrayals, and face the brutal truth of their past lives. But every choice comes with a price and the world they seek to save may be beyond redemption. Old enemies return, new horrors rise, and a final reckoning approaches. In this war of gods, monsters, and cursed hearts, love is a weapon and betrayal the deadliest blade.

Just when it seemed like Hell broke loose—dimensional rifts opened, monsters poured in, and humanity awakened into powerful beings called Players—the world forgot one important thing: Taxes. With strength came arrogance. Players, now superior to normal citizens, stopped paying taxes. The Player Bureau Association became a joke. Governments collapsed. Power ruled. But Bennison Crowfield, a low-level IRS desk jockey with a burning hatred for tax dodgers, wasn't laughing. Then he awakened—not as a Mage, not as a Mythical Dragon Summoner—but as something far worse: a Tax Collector Class of unknown rank. Now armed with skills that can seize experience, stats, items, and even souls, Ben doesn’t just collect taxes—he enforces System Law. Refuse to pay? Get debuffed, sealed, or foreclosed. Even the rift gates themselves now owe back taxes. And whether you’re a level 500 raid boss, a god of lightning, or a smug Player flaunting your power—you will pay. Because nobody runs from the IRS.

When forgotten realms stir and ancient seals break, two heirs of power and secrecy must rise or be destroyed. Theo, son of a shadowed empire, is bred for war yet blind to the destiny laid before him. Stella, hidden from her own legacy, awakens to pain, prophecy, and a world that no longer has time for innocence. As the Resurgence accelerates and monstrous forces return to claim the land, both must confront the truth of their bloodlines, survive brutal trials, and prepare for a convergence that will tear open the boundaries between worlds. In a realm where hesitation is death and power alone is not enough, they must learn to wield not just mana—but purpose.

Alex was a ghost in his own life—broke, alone, and staring down a dead-end future. A freak accident rips him from Earth and drops him into the body of Levi Graves, a nobody in a world where magic is the currency of power. Gifted with a mysterious System that whispers arcane secrets, Levi finds himself in a cutthroat realm ruled by the iron grip of the Luminari Court, where nobles wield spells like swords and trust is a luxury no one can afford. Armed with nothing but his wits and a power he barely understands, Levi must navigate a maze of savage beasts, ruthless guilds, and whispering conspiracies that threaten to crush him. Every step is a gamble—every choice a spark that could ignite his rise or burn him to ashes. Can Levi outsmart the predators circling him and carve a name in a world that bows only to strength? Or will the shadows of his old life drag him into oblivion? Scion of Ash and Crown is a heart-pounding isekai epic of grit, magic, and unrelenting ambition—a tale of a broken man’s fight to forge a legacy in a world that doesn’t care if he lives or dies. Perfect for fans of underdog heroes and sprawling magical worlds, this is a story that will grip you from the first page and never let go.

A Throne of Ash and Starlight Her blood is prophecy. His touch is flame. Together, they could burn the world—or save it. When Aeris Valerien was just an infant, her mother—the Starlight Queen—was betrayed and killed, and the kingdom fell to ash. Hidden for twenty-two years, Aeris lives in the shadows of a forgotten village, unaware of the magic buried in her veins… until a single act of healing awakens a power that should not exist. Across the desert, Riven Thorne—feared nomadic prince and warlord—dreams of a girl bathed in starlight. When fate throws them together, bound by a prophecy older than the stars, their collision sparks a war that could remake the realm. But enemies are watching. Hearts are tested. And love, in a realm built on power, may be the most dangerous magic of all. He is fire. She is light. And some flames are fated to rise.

Betrayed. Exiled. Forgotten. On the eve of his coronation, Prince Alistair Varian Dragos lost everything. His father, the High King, was murdered. His kingdom, once prosperous, fell into the hands of traitors. His people, whom he once swore to protect, were forced into slavery. And he? He was left to rot in a frozen wasteland, buried beneath the corpses of his fallen knights. But fate is not so kind as to let him die. With nothing but his will and the fire of vengeance in his heart, Alistair rises once more. He does not seek mere revenge. He does not dream of reclaiming his lost throne. He will build something greater. A kingdom forged not in the lies of nobles, but in the blood of his enemies. A realm where the strong rise and the weak perish. An empire that will not fall to treachery. They stole his birthright. Now, he will take the world. The game of thrones is over. The age of empires begins.

Her and her brother are out casts to their own pack after their father the Alpha and their Mother Luna were killed. The beta and his mate take over the Pack to start a war with the King Alpha. They are treated badly and decide to become rogue and run away from their pack.

"The world didn’t break Trice. It made him." In a world where the strong write the rules and the weak disappear without a name, Trice was born with nothing—not even a last name. Raised in a collapsing slum called The Gray Verge, Trice learned early that justice was a fantasy. His family? Erased in a political massacre the government called "necessary cleansing." The elite called it progress. Trice calls it debt—one the world now owes him. At fifteen, Trice is supposed to be dead. But instead, he returns, scarred, silent, eyes burning with a vengeance too large for his body to hold. From the ashes of forgotten children and ruined dreams, he claws his way into the underground—where gangs rule like kings, and corruption flows thicker than blood. But Trice is different. He doesn’t seek power for power’s sake. He doesn’t want to rule. He wants to ruin. Every family crest that turned a blind eye. Every politician who smiled through the slaughter. Every smiling hero who stood by while monsters wore medals. Along the way, Trice forms fragile bonds with others like him—broken youths with nothing left but rage. A swordsman cursed to forget his kills. A runaway princess who bleeds blue fire. A hacker who can’t leave his apartment but sees everything. Together, they are the Fangs of Nowhere—a blade aimed at the heart of a poisoned empire. But the deeper Trice digs, the more he sees that revenge is no straight line—it spirals. And something darker than men may be behind the suffering. The world didn’t just hurt him... it built him to burn. Now he must choose: Will he be a weapon of revenge? Or a symbol of rebellion?