The Blood Crown

Pyrrhus of Epirus, a descendant of Achilles, is forced into exile as a child after his father’s kingdom is overthrown. He is taken in by King Glaukias of Illyria, where he is raised among warriors and trained in battle. At seventeen, Pyrrhus returns to Epirus, defeating his rival Neoptolemus and reclaiming his throne. But he is not content with ruling a small kingdom—he dreams of conquering Macedon and proving himself as the next great warrior-king. He marries Lanassa, daughter of the Sicilian tyrant Agathocles, but their union is a political alliance rather than love. As Pyrrhus wages war against Cassander of Macedon, his obsession with war grows, causing a deep rift between him and Lanassa. After Cassander's death, Pyrrhus seizes parts of Macedon but fails to hold it due to constant betrayals and shifting alliances. His next great challenge arises when Rome threatens Magna Graecia. He answers a call for aid from the city of Tarentum, seeing it as his chance to defeat the rising Roman Republic. In Italy, Pyrrhus wins battles at Heraclea and Asculum using war elephants, but his victories come at a terrible cost. Despite his military genius, Rome refuses to surrender, and his forces are slowly drained. Meanwhile, Lanassa leaves him for Demetrius of Macedon, betraying him after years of neglect. Pyrrhus, blinded by war, does not chase after her, choosing conquest over family. After a final defeat at Beneventum, Pyrrhus is forced to abandon Italy, returning home weaker than before. His people no longer trust him, and his kingdom is on the brink of collapse. In desperation, he wages one last campaign in Greece, attempting to seize control of Argos. During the Battle of Argos, he is betrayed by Lanassa, who, watching from a rooftop, throws a tile at his head, stunning him. A soldier seizes the moment and kills him. In the afterlife, Pyrrhus faces Rhea, the mother of the gods, who tells him he chased Achilles’s glory but achieved nothing. As punishment for his blind ambition, he is turned to stone, his name remembered not as a king, but as a tragic warning of the cost of endless war. After Pyrrhus fall, his son, Alexander II of Epirus is exiled but returns to reclaim his throne. Facing Macedon, Rome, and betrayal, he fights desperately to save his kingdom. Defeated and captured, he is chosen by Themis to resist Rome’s growing empire. Escaping captivity, he abandons his crown to become a prophet of rebellion, waging war from the shadows. His fight is far from over.

Aeliana’s body tensed, every instinct urging her to flee, but her legs refused to obey. The weight of Kaelion’s presence pressed down on her chest, as if the air itself bowed to his will. She clenched her fists, willing herself to stay upright, to meet his gaze with whatever scraps of courage she could muster. She wouldn’t let him see her fear. “Step forward,” Kaelion ordered, his tone smooth but unyielding. Her jaw tightened. The part of her that was human screamed to fight, to run, but there was a faint hum beneath her skin—a whisper of something else. Something fae. It stirred like a forgotten memory, pulling her feet forward against her will. She stopped only a breath away from him, her chin tilted defiantly despite the trembling in her limbs. Up close, the king was even more overwhelming. His features were carved in sharp, perfect lines, his mismatched eyes glinting with an intelligence that saw too much. He wasn’t just cruel; he was calculating. A predator who enjoyed the chase as much as the kill. “What are you?” Kaelion asked, his voice soft but dangerous. He reached out, his claw-tipped fingers brushing the edge of her hood. She flinched, and his lips twitched—a hint of amusement at her reaction. “I’m no one,” she bit out, her voice steadier than she felt. “Just a thief.” “A thief?” he echoed, his fingers catching the edge of the hood. With a single motion, he pushed it back, exposing her face to the moonlight. The murmurs of the onlookers grew louder, their perfect features twisting with disdain. Kaelion’s eyes narrowed, his gaze raking over her. “No one, indeed.” He took a step closer, his presence enveloping her like a dark tide. “And yet… there’s something about you. Something familiar.” Aeliana’s heart pounded as his hand moved, fingers brushing the curve of her jaw. His touch was light, but it burned like fire, sending a shiver down her spine. “I should kill you for your insolence,” Kaelion said, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. “But there’s a… curiosity to you. A defiance I rarely see.” His lips curled into a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes. “I think I’ll keep you instead.” “Keep me?” Her voice cracked as anger flared, momentarily overriding her fear. “I’m not some pet to be claimed.” Kaelion’s smirk vanished, replaced by a cold, imperious glare. “You misunderstand, little thief. I’m not offering you a choice.” Aeliana’s stomach twisted as he raised his hand, his fingers glowing faintly with dark energy. Before she could react, a pulse of power shot through her, wrapping around her wrists like invisible chains. She stumbled, her knees buckling, but the magic held her upright. “You’ve entered my city, stolen from my people, and dared to defy me,” Kaelion said, his voice echoing with authority. “Your punishment will serve as a lesson to all who think they can do the same.” “And what punishment is that?” she spat, struggling against the bonds. Kaelion leaned in, his face inches from hers. “You’ll serve me,” he said, his voice a low, menacing growl. “Body and soul. Until I decide you’ve earned your freedom.” The crowd gasped, their whispers growing louder as the king straightened. Aeliana’s blood ran cold as she realized the full weight of his words. This wasn’t just about punishment—it was about control. And she was at the mercy of a man who had none. “Take her to the palace,” Kaelion commanded, his eyes never leaving hers. “I’ll decide what to do with her later.” The soldiers moved to obey, and Aeliana felt herself being pulled away, her body still bound by the king’s magic. As they dragged her through the streets, the crowd parted, their beautiful faces filled with a mix of fear and contempt. She clenched her fists, her mind racing. She couldn’t let this be the end. She wouldn’t let herself be another victim of Kaelion’s tyranny. Somewhere deep inside her, the faint hum of power stirred again, stronger this time.

He held her hand placing it on his chest looking at his hand on top of hers. "I give you my heart Zillah, lead me" . " Stop" she finally bursted into tears. Still being able to hold her breath from making sounds. She was drooling all over and he drew her even closer to her and hugged her like never before. She cuddled underneath his arms crying seriously but he stroked her gently until she was able to calm down. How did he manage to bear all this type of pain. How much was he going through that leaves him to no other decision than to want to change from who he was. He called her name softly "Zillah…" "I love when you call my name" she spoke like a baby with a cracked voice because she cried a lot and her hands folded and he pulled her away and looked at her with a smirk. "But you… " he was ready to call her out for what she said earlier but she placed her finger on his lips knowing what he was about to say next. His smile widened when he observed something. He moved his fingers to her neck and felt where he pierced her neck and felt the injury and blood. He held her neck tenderly healing her slowly. "This part could be more painful" he warned while healing her. She winced lightly and he stroked her face. "You've got to dominate, and I don't care if you're the seventh mundane or not". She spoke with intense gaze rooted on him "Am I?...." "You are the Crown's Mundane". Alvah, the soul of Celestial, son of First Chamber Empyreal of Fire Deivigan Vimal because the first ever infernal who lived anonymously and as the Seventh Mundane. Zillah will be the mediator between Alvah and Tartarus. Costing her life will have to be the priority if Elysian has to be saved but what if Alvah takes the risk instead?. This is a realm of the conflict between Elysian and Tartarus.

Angelus Rathmore, heir to the Sevigoria throne, has been treated unfairly since childhood by his father, the king, who favours his mistresses children over those he had with his queen. His preference for men instead of women sparks a series of events that push out of the shadows and into the light where he aims to fight for his identity and birth right. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse. His first love is married off to his sister in his mother's attempts to protect his secret, and he loses a piece of his soul. This puts him on a path to punish the people who hurt him. When he meets a charming shapeshifter, Cassiel, who offers to put the world at his feet, Angelus finds security in the forbidden spark the male gives him. With magic and the practice of same sex relationships being punishable by death in Sevigoria, the prince and his new lover navigate the challenging ups and downs of their forbidden relationships. Will they find their way to a happy ending?

Cedric awakens in the frostbitten realm of Eldermarch—now its fourth prince. But this is no fairy tale. Real witches? Hybrid Abyssal Beasts? Demonic Incursions? Gates of the Abyss? To survive the coming storm, he'll need more than royal blood. With a fiery witch as his unlikely ally and innovations that defy medieval dogma, Cedric must rally Borderwatch against horrors that melt steel… and outmaneuver a crown that feeds its heirs to the darkness."

Rui is a fifteen year old highschool student, who after enduring years of bullying, is brought to the brink of death and left to die in an alleyway. That's when he meets Kana, the mysterious 500 year old vampire who appears almost like a guardian angel. He saves Rui and turns him into a fledlging vampire. But what seemed like a random act of kindness has turned into a sadistic relationship between master and dog. Rui now must learn to traverse the vampire world with his seemingly lazy yet dangerous new guardian who shrouds his past in secrets. Labeled as a Fool, Rui takes it as an insult, but it's actually the name given to vampires from a specific blood attribute. Among the vampire hirearchies structured in Suits like playing cards, Rui is a Fool. A rare and special Suit despited by vampire kind. Stuck between the boundaries of being a human and a vampire, he must now decide to retain his humanity or accept his new immortality, all while facing the dangers that comes from the shadowed world he was forced to become apart of.

"Deceived by love and destroyed by betrayal, Song Yong's life in Seoul ends in tragedy. But fate's twisted threads weave her into a new destiny as Song Jae, daughter of a powerful Prime Minister in Joseon's treacherous court, in the novel she read before dying. In a world where loyalty is a luxury and power is a deadly game, Song Jae's path collides with Crown Prince Chul Kwan - a ruthless monarch with a reputation for annihilation. His darkness is legendary, and her instincts scream warning. Yet, when she saves him from the brink of death, their fates become inextricably linked. As Song Jae navigates the palace's deadly intrigue, she must confront the monster within the Crown Prince - the same man who slaughtered the original Song Jae in a tale of blood and betrayal. Can she tame his beastly heart, or will his shadows devour her? The line between love and destruction blurs, and Song Jae must choose: surrender to the darkness or defy it."

Synopsis In the grand halls of Averleigh Palace, a competition unlike any other unfolds. By royal decree, the firstborn daughters of noble families must compete for the honor of becoming Crown Prince Alexander’s bride. The trials will test their grace, wit, and resilience, but behind the glittering facade lies a court filled with secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Lady Evelyn has no desire for a crown, nor for the hand of a prince she has never met. With dreams of pursuing medicine rather than royalty, she refuses to play into the expectations of a future queen. Forced into the competition against her will, she vows to fail every trial and return home as soon as possible. But when a moment of fate places her at the center of the royal family’s attention—saving King Aldric’s life during a crisis—Evelyn finds herself in the spotlight she desperately wanted to avoid. The king favors her. The prince begins to take notice. And the other contestants? They are seething with resentment. Yet, unknown to all, Prince Alexander harbors a secret—a love outside the palace walls, one that could unravel the entire selection process. As tensions rise and betrayals unfold, Evelyn must navigate a world of power plays and whispered alliances, all while resisting the undeniable pull between herself and the very man she swore never to love. But in a game where hearts and thrones are at stake, can she truly escape her destiny? A tale of duty, defiance, and unexpected love, The Reluctant Crown is a royal romance where winning the prince’s heart may be more dangerous than losing it.

When amateur archaeologist Lila unearths an ancient amulet in the scorching desert, she thinks she’s found the key to saving her people from ruin. But the moment she touches it, the ground collapses beneath her, and she wakes up in a world she doesn’t recognize—with a face that isn’t hers. Now, trapped in the body of Queen Aurora a legendary ruler whose downfall cursed an entire kingdom, Lila is thrust into a world of political intrigue, ancient magic, and a prophecy she doesn’t understand. According to a fiery phoenix that emerges from the amulet, she must **restore the seven flames—a task that will unite the warring Phoenix and Dragon Kingdoms and heal a rift that has plagued the land for centuries. But Lila is no queen. She’s a reluctant adventurer with a sharp tongue and a knack for getting into trouble. As she navigates courtly schemes, battles with shadowy enemies, and the growing power of the amulet, she begins to uncover the truth about Queen Aurora’s past—and the dark forces that led to her downfall. With time running out and the amulet’s power growing stronger, Lila must decide: will she embrace her new identity as the Phoenix Queen and fulfill the prophecy, or will she fight to return to her old life—even if it means dooming the kingdoms to eternal strife?

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

"Duty demands I marry him. My heart warns me not to trust him. But the kingdom is dying, and I have no choice." Princess Elara of Bellmere will do anything to save her crumbling kingdom—even if it means tying herself to Kieran Blake, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for taking everything he touches. Their marriage is a cold-blooded bargain: his power and wealth in exchange for her crown. But behind his charm lies a man with secrets as dangerous as the enemies circling her kingdom—and Elara soon learns Kieran didn’t come to Bellmere just to save it. As hidden truths come to light and dangerous enemies close in, their fragile alliance will face its greatest test. Will Elara and Kieran find strength in each other, or will the cracks in their bond shatter both their hearts and the future of Bellmere?

Hwayeong’s Hilarious Struggle to Flunk Out of the Crown Princess Selection! Hwayeong’s peaceful life is turned upside down when her younger sister, inspired by rumors about the Crown Prince’s less-than-stellar appearance, submits her name for the Crown Princess selection without her consent. For Hwayeong, who loathes the very idea of stifling palace life, it’s a nightmare come to life. So, she comes up with a cunning plan: To delay her arrival at the imperial palace no matter what! However, her carefully laid plans are thrown into chaos when, out of nowhere, a galloping horse nearly tramples her. Furious at the reckless rider, she takes off after him through the bustling streets, her anger fueling every step. It’s only when she skids to a stop, heart pounding, that she looks up and realizes she’s standing before the towering gates of the very place she swore she would never go. “I won’t let this slide. Just you wait!” Confronting the rider later that evening, Hwayeong demands an apology, but instead of showing remorse, he arrogantly dismisses her complaint. Enraged, she impulsively hurls her shoe at his back in an act of defiance. Days later... Her frustration turns to horror when she learns the man’s true identity—he’s none other than the Crown Prince himself, the very focus of the competition she’s been dragged into. Though initially panicked, Hwayeong refuses to give up. Her new goal? Become such a nuisance to the Crown Prince that he’ll have no choice but to kick her out and send her back home! Unfortunately, the Crown Prince has no intention of playing along with her schemes... “You’ll rot here for six full months—completely, thoroughly, and absolutely!” Now caught in a battle of wills, Hwayeong must decide: Can she outsmart the Crown Prince and escape the confines of the palace, or will her rebellion only tighten the chains around her? #Romance #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #History #Loyalty #Prince #Unrulyheroine Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by JeongHyun All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 정현, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

On a planet ruled by ancient cults and martial families, Kallen's life turns for the worse the day he is cursed with the mark. He, along with other children, is kidnapped and raised to serve under the infamous House Bathory as spies and assassins. Their mission? Infiltrate their eternal rivals and orchestrate the heist of the century: Stealing the Crown fragment that turned heroes into kings and nations into an empire. In this ruthless world, ambition and cunning are survival tools, whether you're in the wild, on the battlefield, or navigating royal courts. Secrets act as currency, and a seemingly simple power play can conceal a century-old plot that transcends space and time. Torn between his quest to protect his loved ones, revenge and his morality, Kal's humanity will be put to the test as he navigates through political struggles greater than himself. Immersed in a suicide mission that could disrupt the foundation of a society on the brink of implosion, he quickly realizes that failure goes beyond death. --- What to expect: - Character building -The story takes its time to set up but will quickly take up speed. - Martial art-oriented action with a power system - Betrayals, schemes, and mysteries - Dark scenes - Worldbuilding - Slice of life including comedy and romance -no harem

The kingdom of Elaria stands majestically as the greatest power on the continent of Atlantis, with vast lands of power and that the sun never sets on the land of power. But behind the glory, a cruel social stratification separates the nobles, who have power and control, from the commoners, who live in oppression. In the midst of this chaos, Alexander Arthur Casterwyn, a young noble who refuses to submit to the rotten system, takes a bold step. He adopts a pair of orphaned twins from the Ethel family, a despised commoner. Unexpectedly, one of the twins possesses a rare Essential: Light Dragon, a power found only in legend. Years later, one of the twins reappears. Caspian Arthur Casterwyn, a gifted channeler who leads a movement to shake the foundations of the kingdom. Together with his siblings and a group of loyal channelers, Caspian will confront the tyranny that sits on the throne and destroy the system that has oppressed them all this time.

This is a historic based novel, it plainly talks about our heroine life as she grew up in a Cinderella environment but she is sharp mouthed, insulting, smart, rebellious and uneducated despite all she has been through. Due to the new king who has managed to overthrown and claimed many nations he asked for a wife from her family and due to the rumors of him being wicked clood blooded and calculative her family sent her to marry him instead of her younger step sister but still yet our heroine refuses to submit to the king.

***Prologue*** A royal Ravenwood pup, born under a celestial blood moon is abandoned at birth. Dahila an orphan, who spends majority of her life alone bouncing from foster family to foster family, is finally saved by the Johnson's. Little did she know that her whole life would change forever and enter the world of the supernatural. With her friends and family in tow, they band together and help her overcome the challenges she must face in her new life, which seems to be nothing short of a hellish nightmare. Thanks in advance for giving my book your attention and support. -Tru

[ R18+ ] "TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF…NOW!!" Zara commanded the king Erythian in anger as her eyes turn blood red. he didn't see it coming and his face is flushed with shock.. "WHAT? LYS—" he asked before she interrupts. "if I have to ask again...I WILL DO IT MYSELF" she is unrelenting. Does Eythian comply? Zara, a modern girl from Colombia law school is transmigrated into the body of an ancient queen. She wakes up as Queen Lysandra. With a turn of events, she is Obsessed over by the ruthless, Warlord Alaric and finds herself Falling so dearly for him even if she is aware that it’s forbidden. Simultaneously, she is also betrothed to and in love with his enigmatic half brother King Erythian. let it be known that both brothers detest each other. she fights to hold on to her heart, but fate is cruel. Everything shatters and the man who destroyed her…now owns her. The lines between love and duty are blurred as Zara must navigate threats against the kingdom, alongside the love triangle with her between two brothers who despise each other. As she is taken further into a world of secrets. Will Zara honor Queen Lysandra`s duty to the crown and her people, or will she risk it all to follow the desires of her heart?

In a world where leadership determines one's future, the National Student Leadership Initiative (NSLI) launches a radical experiment: Leadership Ascendancy Program (LAP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will run the country. This elite program gathers the top 100 most promising young leaders from across the nation—presidents, prefects, council members, and prodigies in leadership roles—bringing them to Primus Academy, a school that trains future world leaders. However, there's a catch: only 10 will graduate as "True Leaders," and only 1 among them can become the Sovereign leader. these 10 will securing high-ranking positions in politics, business, and society. The rest? Their leadership potential will be declared insufficient, permanently barring them from any influential role in the future. To prove their worth, students must compete in leadership-based challenges, forcing them to strategize, manipulate, and rally people behind them. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, these young visionaries must outthink, outmaneuver, and outlead their rivals—or risk fading into obscurity

Princess Evangeline is a royal disaster—reckless, unladylike, and constantly causing chaos. Sir Lucian Valemont, her ever-suffering knight, is punished for her every misstep. As he struggles to keep her under control, he realizes the real battle isn’t just protecting the kingdom—it’s surviving her.

BOOK 1 - DREAM OF LOVE Adam Everardus - The Seventeenth King of Willhelmia. At a young age, he ascended the throne—taking the place of his parents, the late King and Queen, who were murdered by a shadowy organization whose name lingers only in whispers. The darkness of his past haunts him still, and his reign has barely begun when a series of terrifying events shake his kingdom to its core. Amidst the chaos, long-forgotten legends resurface. The Witch’s Song. The River of Souls. The Forest of Death. The Flower of Eternity. Alongside his loyal knight and a devoted servant, Adam embarks on a journey that will change everything—unraveling the truth behind his parents’ deaths, exposing the grim secrets of his lineage, and facing a reality far darker than he ever imagined. Because beneath the blood and ruin, the throne he sits upon hides something far more dangerous. "On the altar of love. I make a sacred promise of eternity. Lifting our souls high. Together with greatness and wisdom" - The King "What you see I will see. What you hear I will hear. What you touch I will touch." - The Knight ✦•┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈•✦ BOOK 2 - COMING SOON BOOK 3 - COMING SOON (Don't forget to like and leave your comments on this story, because every comment you make means a lot to the author. Thank you. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. This work is protected by copyright law.) ✦•┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈•✦ Cover illustration by nouveau

Betrayed by his own comrades, Kael Zarion watched his closest friend, Lothar Holyreign, fall to a blade meant for enemies. Wounded and desperate, he fled deeper into the Tower of Calamity, sealing himself in a forgotten chamber where a crimson-lit relic awaited. “I'm sorry, Lothar… I failed you.” With regret in his heart and vengeance burning in his soul, Kael took his last breath. But death was not the end. Reborn as Licht Arthas, he awakens in a new life—one marked by an ancient god’s insignia and the power to defy fate itself. The gods rule this world, but Licht will carve his own path. Even if it means drowning the heavens in crimson.

A prisoner to the royals, forced to play in their games, Fraero never wanted to leave, peace was once normality. The capital had other ideas... Nine contenders chosen, to battle for the throne of Thesia. Each vying desperately for power, alliances are fake and smiles hide daggers. Fraero is lost in a war with opponents far superior to himself. Outmatched, outnumbered, and with no clear path to victory, Fraero has only one option: to play the game better than anyone else. Collect = More chapters Power stone = Peasant gets stoned

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.

Natalya Kastillion was first in line. Shunned after her father's death, her mother crowned her younger brother Ramiel as King in her place. She must now live in the palace knowing that what was rightfully hers was taken from her. She discovers that she is a witch, the last high priestess, creatures that her family have spent centuries of their reign hunting. She must keep her true nature a secret while navigating her life in the palace as the queen that never was.

In the once-glorious kingdom of Aeloria, the Celestial Crown was a symbol of unity and peace, its power drawn from the five elemental forces of Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Spirit. But when the Obsidian King, a malevolent sorcerer, sought to claim the crown for himself, the kingdom was plunged into chaos. In a desperate act to save her people, Queen Seraphine shattered the crown into five fragments and used her life force to imprison the Obsidian King in the Void. The fragments were scattered across the realms, lost to time and legend. Centuries later, the seal on the Void begins to weaken, and the Obsidian King's dark influence seeps back into the world. Villages are plagued by shadowy creatures, and whispers of his return spread like wildfire. The fate of Aeloria now rests in the hands of an unlikely group of heroes: - **Kael**, a humble blacksmith's apprentice, discovers the Fragment of Fire hidden in his forge. Touching it awakens a latent power within him and sets him on a path he never imagined. - **Lyra**, a cunning rogue with a mysterious past, is drawn to Kael's quest after witnessing his fiery abilities. She seeks redemption for a life of thievery and betrayal. - **Thorne**, a disgraced knight haunted by his failures, joins the group to reclaim his honor and protect the innocent from the growing darkness. Together, they must find the remaining fragments of the crown before the Obsidian King's followers can reassemble it. Their journey will take them through treacherous lands—from the scorching deserts of the Ember Wastes to the frozen peaks of the Frostspire Mountains, and into the heart of the cursed Shadowfen. Along the way, they will face ancient guardians, unravel forgotten secrets, and confront their own inner demons. But the Obsidian King is not their only enemy. A powerful cult, the Order of the Void, seeks to free their master and usher in an age of eternal darkness. As Kael and his companions grow closer to their goal, they realize that the fragments of the crown are not merely tools of power—they are tests of character. Each fragment demands a sacrifice, and the choices they make will determine not only the fate of Aeloria but the kind of heroes they will become. *The Shattered Crown* is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring light of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Will Kael and his companions succeed in reuniting the crown and saving their world, or will the Obsidian King rise again to claim his vengeance?

"I will endure this. I am not afraid anymore,” Born from the ashes of injustice, Hiroto Takahashi navigates the dystopian lands of his small world after his father's martyrdom as a hero. “The death was never an accident Hiroto…” A letter makes it’s way to his desk from beyond the barbed walls separating the capital’s nobles and the oppressed villagers, triggering a journey of finding the truth about the tyrant Queen and discovering his sense of self, during which he meets a passionate young woman who calls herself the “Kaykumin-Ol Raydayal”, Revolutionary leader of the Crystal rebellion. “If fighting for those who we love and cherish is a crime, then so be it.” She straightened her back, “I will never stop fighting for these people.” (This story has both female and male perspectives)