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The earth was home. The sky was a curse. That’s what the Ishvalans believed. Tarn, leader of the flame-haired Ishvalan tribe, ruled with pride and fire. He feared no man, no beast, no god. But the gods didn’t care. One day, they tore his island from the earth—ripped it from its roots—and dragged it into the sky. Up there, in a world of floating cities and golden towers, the gods claimed dominion. They called his homeland a “divine offering.” Tarn called it war. Outnumbered. Outmatched. He fought anyway. Spear in hand. Heart burning. Until he stood before the God-King himself... and died. But death wasn’t the end. Tarn wakes again—reborn in the body of a god, cast far away on a different sky island. Same red hair. Same rage. The gods thought they’d erased his people. They were wrong. Now, one man—born of earth, reborn in heaven—will rise. And the skies will bleed for it.

A tormented soul, unaware of how long it has lived, how many times it has died, how much it has suffered, how much it has lost. That soul, which for a moment believed it had freed itself from the chains of pain, only to return and discover that every step was but an illusion. When it thought it had survived, reality came to shake its very core and destroy what little remained. After cries of call, after pleas that were met with silence, where words scattered in the air, laden with longing and a need for a hope still far away. No one answered. No help, no mercy, only the darkness that surrounded it at every corner. What was it asking for? Perhaps it sought relief from an endless pain, perhaps it sought death to grant it stillness... but, is there a place for peace in this cruel world? After a solitary, hopeless pain, the world seemed to gaze upon it with sorrow. As if it pitied it, or perhaps it was destined for even more suffering. But what is this, if not the end of one path and the beginning of a new one? And the goal? Who knows...

Len died a coward’s death—alone, broken, and forgotten—bleeding into the soil of a world that never needed him. In a world where power is everything and weakness is a death sentence, he spent his life clinging to the strong, hiding behind morality, and justifying his helplessness. But death is not the end. Something—an God... An ego?, Something without presence and without form but full of disdain—wakes him. It speaks with no voice, yet its contempt is deafening. It offers him no comfort. Only one thing: regression. Len wakes up on the first day again. Weak. Ignorant. Surrounded by millions tossed into a nightmare survival world. But this time, there is no illusion. He knows what’s coming—the betrayals, the monsters, the brutal economy of strength. And this time, he refuses to crawl. Ashes of the Unworthy is a dark fantasy psychological survival novel that explores the collapse of idealism, the raw truth of power, and one man’s unflinching pursuit of change—not to be good, but to never be prey again.

A sudden outbreak of the zombie virus sweeps through New York. As humanity falls one by one, Liam Sutherland is forced to step up and face the chaos. In his fight against the undead, he encounters a host of unlikely allies and enemies: a high school prom queen, a call girl from the red-light district, a ruthless corporate executive, a gang hitman, a drug addict….. But in a world turned upside down—who is the real hero?

At just 21, Doleia has it all—heiress to a business empire, beloved granddaughter of a powerful dynasty, and a piano prodigy celebrated by high society. Her life is a glittering fairytale… until the music stops. During her lavish coming-of-age concert, chaos erupts. Screams. Blood. The undead flooded the hall. Doleia watches in horror as her perfect world is torning apart—and her father, the man who once gave her everything, turns into a monster hungry for her flesh. Just as she faces certain death, she woke up… in her bed, three months before the apocalypse. Her ankle still aches. The terror is too vivid. She was sure it wasn’t just a nightmare. Now armed with knowledge of the end, Doleia must transform from the pampered princess to a ruthless survivor. The countdown to doomsday has begun.

A Demon Queen born to conquer. A Divine soul destined to heal. One prophecy will bind them— Not by love, But at the price of survival. ______________________________________ In a realm carved from fire, war, and shadow, Queen Velrith of the Demon Kingdom rules from her throne—ruthless, brilliant, and utterly alone. She was raised to dominate, not to love. But prophecy declares her empire will fall unless the karmic rot of her kingdom is purged… ________________________________________ And the only salvation lies in bonding with an angel. Not just any angel— But a mortal soul of untainted light. ________________________________________ When Elyon, a divine being who chooses to descend into mortal flesh to understand the suffering of humanity, is brought before the Demon Queen, fate has other plans. Velrith sees not a savior— But a tool. So, she enslaves him. But Elyon kneels, unlike the others. He sees through her cold mask. He offers healing where others feared to speak. And he awakens a part of Velrith she swore would never rise again—hope. Desire. Love. ________________________________________ But love has a cost. And power demands sacrifice. Beneath her throne, traitorous nobles plot a coup. In the heavens, a Mirror Angel, once cast from the divine, watches and waits to corrupt Elyon's light. And inside Velrith, the flame she buried long ago—terrified it would consume her—a hunger for absolute domination begins to rise once more. ________________________________________ Now Velrith and Elyon must decide: Will they bind their souls to save the kingdom? Or will they burn everything for each other?

A King Betrayed. A World Rewritten. A Throne Reclaimed. Centuries ago, Veyne Alaric, heir to the Ashen Crown and ruler of the hidden empire of Atlantis, was betrayed on the night of his coronation. His lover. His brother. His mentor. Even the cousin he called a brother—all drove their blades into his back as the world watched. His body burned. His name was erased. The empire buried itself in shadow. But destiny doesn’t forget kings. In modern-day India, a man awakens with no memory, found near the ruins of a forgotten site pulsing with ancient energy. Haunted by dreams of fire and betrayal, he begins to unravel a past that doesn’t belong to this world… or does it? As the Ashen Crown stirs once more, the factions that conspired to destroy him rise again—wearing new faces, hidden in plain sight. But Veyne isn’t just back. He’s reborn. And this time? He’s not here to rule. He’s here to burn it all down. Or rebuild. What path will Veyne take? What myths will he uncover? What truths were left unsaid? Read to know Veyne's journey, who was reborn from the ashes.

A quiet boy in a small town and a bright young man from Tokyo with a hidden illness. An unexpected love blossoms between them, but the touch of winter changes everything. With a departure without farewell, how will the memories left behind guide Yuu forward?

Rein, an immortal boy who has sealed his memories every hundred years, is haunted by a past he cannot remember. His only recollection is the pain of being captured by slavers and sold into a brothel as a sex slave. Now, as a researcher at a prestigious magic academy, Rein is unexpectedly thrust into an expedition with the Hero's party to investigate the Forbidden Forest—a place tied to dark secrets. What Rein doesn’t know is that Emilia, an immortal witch he met hundreds of years ago, has been watching him from the shadows. Their past was one of pain, loss, and unfinished business. Emilia had once saved him from unimaginable torture and had shared a deep connection with him, but when tragedy struck, Rein’s memories were erased, and he forgot everything about her. Now, as the expedition to the Forbidden Forest looms, Emilia is desperate to make Rein remember their past, but Rein has no memory of her, only the lingering pain from his broken life. As Diana, the determined leader of the Hero’s party, works alongside Rein, the two begin to form a connection, though Rein’s past remains locked away. The journey ahead will challenge everything Rein knows about himself, love, and immortality, and the forest may hold the key to unlocking his forgotten memories—and perhaps even the dark forces threatening to resurface.

meet Cyrus Locke, the Eternal King reincarnated, will he follow the path of his former incarnation, or will he forge his own path?

In a world where everyone awakens elemental powers at fifteen, Kyle was the only exception. Branded as a Null—powerless and alone—he sets out to uncover the truth behind his existence. This might be his only chance to awaken. His search leads him to a mysterious ring from the past. But the ring holds more secrets—and more danger—than he ever imagined. When chance and danger collide, will Kyle rise in flames… or be consumed by them?

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.

Takuya didn’t ask for a second chance. But after a violent end in his old life, he wakes up in a strange new world—reborn as a young noble boy named Kaelen. Noble house, big mansion, magic everywhere. Sounds like a dream, right? Except nothing here feels quite right. As Kaelen grows, questions pile up. Whispers of ancient powers, broken legacies, and the strange presence that brought him back begin to haunt his quiet days. And deep down, something inside him is starting to stir—something that doesn’t quite belong. In a world where power defines worth, Kaelen isn’t sure what he is. But one thing is certain: This time… he won’t waste the life he was given.

Everyone in this kingdom lies. Some lie to survive. Others lie to forget. Power does not come from bloodlines, Nor from justice. It comes from the ability to betray everything— And still stand without a trembling hand. Here, those who remain… are the ones who lost their conscience before they lost their blood. Betrayal is a principle. Loyalty is a temporary contract. And love? Love is the lie we all recognize— Yet cling to, as if it were a lifeline. Do not expect light. Do not seek comfort. No one here will save you. No one is waiting for you to be saved. No “what if.” No “what now.” Everything has already happened. And everything after that… no longer matters. You ran after the truth, believing it would save you. But when you found it, There was nothing left in your hands— Only ash.

This isn’t your typical romance. This is a story soaked in blood and betrayal—where love is a liability, and the past is a monster that never sleeps. These boys weren’t raised by a father. They were forged by a tyrant. Molded into weapons. Taught to kill emotion before it could kill them. And yet, in a world built on violence and silence, one girl dares to defy the rules. Song Haseul—beautiful, dangerous, and anything but innocent. She doesn’t break hearts. She breaks patterns. Jungkook just wants one thing: for his cold, savage brother to feel warmth again. And maybe, just maybe, he’s found the one girl bold enough to melt the ice around Yoongi’s heart. This story will take its time. It will unravel slowly, painfully, and beautifully. If you're here for light—turn back now. But if you're here for scars and fire, welcome.

At the heart of the story is Selene Valmont, the daughter of a disgraced noble family, and Adrian Lachance, a former soldier-turned-revolutionary who once served her family but now stands against everything they represent. Years ago, when they were young, Selene and Adrian had an unspoken love. He was the quiet protector, the man who would have given everything for her, but their different stations in life made it impossible. Then the war came, and Adrian vanished-believed dead. Now, five years later, Selene is struggling to survive as a commoner, working in a printing press that secretly supports the revolution. When Adrian reappears, he is no longer the man she remembers-he is hardened, a leader of the rebellion, and she is on the wrong side of his cause. But fate is cruel. When Selene is falsely accused of being a spy and thrown into prison, it is Adrian who is ordered to interrogate her. Old feelings resurface, but in a world where trust is scarce and betrayal means death, love is the most dangerous thing of all.

在近未来的美国，石油巨头、制药公司与私营监狱构建起一张隐形的“死亡复合体”，系统性压迫少数族裔与边缘群体。主角**艾利西亚·蒙特罗**（Alicia Montero），一位拉丁裔跨性别女性，因揭露石油公司污染黑人和原住民社区的罪行被构陷入狱。在男子监狱中历经非人折磨后，她与神秘的原住民黑客**灰狼**（Grey Wolf）结盟，利用比特币密钥与仿生科技开启了一场跨越法律、科技与文化的复仇革命。

In the forgotten village of Einderveld—where rust grows faster than crops and silence has replaced song—fifteen-year-old Mira Verhoeven is learning how to survive in the cracks of what once was. Once a proud farming town, Einderveld is now crumbling under the weight of lost harvests and broken promises. Jobs have vanished. Hope is a rumor. And inside a weather-worn farmhouse, Mira lives with a father she loves fiercely—but who disappears into drugs more often than he does her eyes. Thomas Verhoeven was once a strong man, full of laughter and sun-drenched stories. Now, he’s a ghost in his own home. Mira shoulders the silence, the shame, and the secret. She lies to classmates, scrubs the floor clean of evidence, and tucks him in with trembling hands. Her mother works long hours, barely speaking. It's as if the whole house has learned to whisper. But Mira is not hollow—not yet. She writes. She folds paper cranes. She dreams of other worlds. And when a small spark appears in the form of a quiet boy named Jonas, and a chance to share her voice beyond the village, she begins to ask: What if I deserve more than surviving? As her father’s addiction deepens, Mira must face the hardest truth of all—that love isn’t always enough to save someone. And sometimes, the only way to save yourself is to walk away from the ones you want to rescue. Ashes of the Harvest is a tender, gripping coming-of-age novel about the heavy roots of family, the quiet power of courage, and the wings we grow when we choose to rise.

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

Once, stories were written to save us — fairytales filled with hope, love, and happy endings. But something ancient crept between the lines. A darkness that watched from behind mirrors. It didn’t want heroes. It wanted order. It wanted control. In a kingdom once ruled by magic and tales, an unseen force rewrote the endings. The Mirror Network — a secret society buried in forgotten history — used enchanted mirrors to twist reality, control identities, and bend entire fates to their will. Every mirror placed in a royal chamber, every whisper that echoed through polished glass, was part of a long experiment: to erase the truth and build a world of obedience. Red never believed in stories. Dressed in her iconic crimson cloak, sharp-eyed and sharper-tongued, she arrived at the royal palace to escape a past she could barely remember. But fate had other plans. The night she stepped into the ballroom was the night the prince died — murdered before midnight, with Cinderella at the center of the scandal. As the fairytale crumbled, Red found herself caught in a puzzle far deeper than royal betrayal. Her investigation uncovered hidden corridors behind mirrors, a diary filled with erased names, and magic that made her question every version of truth she’d ever known. Cinderella’s charm, she discovered, was a facade — a product of the same curse that bound others before her. The Mirror Network had marked Red too. But unlike the others, Red could see the cracks. Her mind fought back. Her memories flickered like a broken reel, revealing glimpses of stolen children, rewritten love stories, and a mirror that always showed someone else’s reflection. Far beyond the castle walls, in a forgotten thorn-covered palace swallowed by sleep and silence, Aurora opened her eyes. A century had passed, though to her, it felt like moments. She remembered falling asleep, but not why. She remembered her name, but not her face. All that remained was the mirror. It stood untouched by time. Smooth. Cold. Watching. Aurora wandered the ruins of her life, searching for answers in shadows. The curse that once held her was no romantic spell — it was a lock. Her dreams hadn’t been dreams at all, but experiments — visions planted by the Mirror Network to overwrite who she was. Every time she resisted, they erased a little more. But the magic faltered when Red shattered her story. As Aurora unraveled the hidden carvings etched in her tower’s stone walls, she found a name. Red. The girl who broke the pattern. The girl who survived the Network’s web of lies. And in that name, Aurora found the first thread of her own truth. Now, two stories — once separated by time and distance — begin to converge. Red, hunted for what she’s uncovered, and Aurora, haunted by what she’s forgotten, must both confront the same question: who were they before the mirrors rewrote them? The Network is collapsing. The magic they’ve guarded is fracturing. The mirrors are leaking into the world, twisting reality with every reflection. Versions of Red and Aurora — darker, crueler, broken — begin to manifest, born of manipulated memory and fear. Red must return to the place where it all began. Aurora must enter the world she slept through. Both carry fragments of the mirror, and in those shards lies the key to destroying the Network. But nothing comes without sacrifice. The deeper they go, the more truth they see. And the truth is dangerous. The curse was never meant to be broken. It was meant to transform. Only together can they unwrite the story, reclaim their identities, and face the one mirror that has never been shattered — the Mirror of Origin. Because in this world, you don’t defeat monsters by fighting them. You defeat them by remembering who you were before the story began.

--- In a world where the remnants of an ancient, catastrophic war lie buried beneath the ash of a broken society, Kael Riven is an outcast, thrust into a brutal system that governs those with power. Born with a dark past and an even darker destiny, Kael discovers he is the heir to the Rampage Monarch, a being of destruction whose legacy is tied to the ruin of countless realms. As Kael navigates the crumbling cities and forgotten ruins, he must come to terms with the chaos that comes with his newfound abilities, which grant him unimaginable power at the cost of his humanity. Along the way, he faces enemies who would use his power for their own gain, while a mysterious organization—The Ashen Order—seeks to control or destroy him. Torn between redemption and destruction, Kael’s path to ascension is fraught with betrayal, death, and the constant reminder of the terrible legacy he must inherit. With each step toward his destiny, Kael grapples with his humanity, fighting to break free from the blood-soaked chains of his past, even as the ashes of those who came before him threaten to consume everything he has left. The only question that remains: can Kael rise above the ashes of his legacy, or will he become the very monster he's meant to defeat? ---

In this world, brutal societal Darwinism reigns: the strong rule, the weak suffer, and empathy is a dangerous weakness. Life is a solitary struggle in a harsh hierarchy built on power. Competition is fierce, and culture glorifies the strong. Despite the despair, the oppressed show a quiet resilience, leaving the possibility of change uncertain.

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. Historical Danmei Inspired because of other works I love!

Haise Sasaki, a young man with a mysterious past, finds himself on the verge of execution after being captured for crossing the border into Aeloria. As he faces death in the town of Helgen, a massive dragon intervenes, sparing his life and offering him a cryptic warning. With the town burning around him and his fate uncertain, Haise is thrust into a dangerous journey filled with secrets, ancient bloodlines, and a powerful force that may change the course of his life forever. The story explores survival, destiny, and the untapped potential lurking within Haise.

In the Arcane-Industrial Empire of Voldrath, progress thrives on unstable magic and ruthless ambition. Beneath its shining surface, corporations, cults, and criminals vie for control of Arcane augmentation. Leiger Rosewood, a disgraced Sentinel, patrols the slums of West Station after her father's betrayal. When a dying Apex Augury collapses before her, Leiger forms a forbidden soul link with the infamous Folgren, gaining strange powers and dangerous secrets. Now bound to a war criminal, she must navigate enemies, corruption, and her family's shattered legacy. With the empire crumbling, Leiger must choose: restore her honor or burn the system down. One thing is certain—she’s no longer just a Sentinel, but a wildcard in a collapsing empire.

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.

The world stands at the edge of ruin. Prophecies speak of an age when demons will rise, dragons will awaken, and the skies will be shrouded in flame and shadow. Darkness is not just coming—it has already begun to consume the land. In this dying world of swords and sorcery, kingdoms clash, blood spills endlessly on the battlefield, and the throne is no safer than the frontlines. Amidst the chaos stands a single burning question: Who is the light? Who is the dark? Is the savior truly the one we follow—or the one we fear? As the war escalates, heroes and traitors blur, gods remain silent, and power consumes those who wield it. In a realm where fate was once written in stone, something—or someone—has begun to crack it open. Will humanity survive the darkness, or will the prophecy be shattered by an unknown force? The end is near. But the story has only begun.

Holo’s life was once a series of relentless hardships—bullies at school, abusive parents, and heartbreak at the hands of those he trusted. After a failed suicide attempt, a mysterious man offers him a deal: help rehabilitate four psychopathic girls, and in return, earn ten million dollars. Desperate and naive, Holo accepts, not realizing the chaos and danger awaiting him. Each girl comes with her own dark tendencies—Trixie, a violent and feral girl who acts on impulse; Scarlet, a master manipulator who delights in breaking people down; Felicia, a dangerously seductive woman battling a sex addiction; and Eleanor, a cold, calculating girl with a desire to watch the world burn. As Holo works to bring out their humanity, the girls become obsessively devoted to him, their love transforming into something darker.

"They killed his father. Now the world will learn his name." Arlen Ashvale lost everything in a single night—his father, his home, his future. Alone and wounded, he should have died in the woods. But death had other plans. With only a sword, a broken past, and a fire that refuses to die, Arlen begins a brutal journey through a world that does not care if he lives or dies. Nobles see him as dirt. Bandits see him as prey. And yet... he survives. Day by day, swing by swing, he becomes something else. Not a hero. Not a villain. Something sharp. Something silent. Something forged in blood. But in a world where kindness is weakness and mercy is fatal, how long can a broken boy hold onto his soul? Readers of dark fantasy and slow-burn character growth will love this tale of survival, revenge, and becoming. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/382659