Blood And Ash

Aric Valerian, the fourth prince of the Valerian Empire, bears many titles: The Forgotten Prince, The Whore's Child, The King's Bastard—names that have been spoken more than his own. Born with a crippling illness and devoid of mana or ki, Aric was a disgrace, scorned by his family and the court. But when the gods cured him and gifted him the strength to fight, Aric dared to hope. He sought glory in battle, only to be betrayed by his brother and sent to die in a hopeless war. In his final moments, as death closed in, a mysterious text appeared before him… [Would you like to change your fate?] After being given another chance, Aric embarks on a ruthless journey to claim absolute sovereignty. [Ki Circulation Mastered: Strength +10] [System Upgrade: Advanced tactical planning unlocked] [Hidden Fortress Established: Stronghold security +15%] The forgotten prince claws his way through the treacherous landscape of imperial politics, he is forced to make impossible choices, each decision pushing him further down a path soaked in blood. He learns that true power demands sacrifice, and the price of vengeance may be his soul. ------------------ This book contains dark themes and depictions. The mc is a ruthless cynic, and is closer to being a villain than he is a hero. Main themes: Politics, Kingdom building, strategy, war

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

In a dangerous world where everyone and everything has mysterious abilities, will Eram be able to explore the unknown world and discover himself.

In a distant future, Earth is ravaged by decades of war between two factions: the Resistance, a global superstate obsessed with order and control, and the Forsaken, a coalition of rebels fighting for autonomy. The battles have left the planet nearly unhabitable, forcing both sides to establish fortified cities amidst desolation.

Lee Gaon was a gaming legend, feared and revered until the day she was disgraced, labeled a cheater, and cast out by everyone she loved. Now, she’s a lonely, broken soul in a world that sees her as nothing more than a fallen idol. But one mysterious evening, as she stares into the depths of her despair, she is pulled to the "World of no End" game. Yet, this isn’t just any game, it's real life, where every mistake can lead to one’s demise. But despite the risks, the desire for power blindly drives many to build new empires, only to watch them rise and fall. Death eater is her new identity in this game world as she roams with a scythe that feeds on souls and darkness, Gaon enters this vast, unpredictable realm with a single goal: to live freely in this new fantasy realm. She slays her enemies without fear, feasting on their demise. But as she grows in power, a dark force lurks within her, and her path to victory may lead her to the edge of her humanity. Is she destined to become the hero or the villain of this fantasy world? Join Gaon in her journey of adventure, vengeance, ambition, and self-discovery as she aims for the top while her enemies fall one by one.

"If you travel through time and space and become the protagonist, you will be given the protagonist halo. This is reasonable, right? " The protagonist must master some (large) (amount) of special abilities, including the power of wave, the power of Changpan, and super powers, including but not limited to the above. "This is also reasonable, right? In addition to the regular capture, you must also capture a group of mythical beasts and become a walking legendary knight. This is also reasonable, right? "Therefore, the protagonist sweeps all major alliances, beats all villains, tops the Pokémon Master, and happily opens a crystal palace. These are all very reasonable, right? Xiaozhi: Actually, I just want to be a person... Protagonist halo: No, you must become a perfect person! ________________________________ (PS. This book is also known as a certain scientific Pokémon, Pokémon: The Legend of Xiaozhi, and Pokémon: My Protagonist Halo has two faces. The plot of pps is mainly based on TV animation, and it also involves comics, games, and even side games, etc. There will also be extensions, magic changes, and original creations. The plot of the ppps journey will be split and blended into the travel routes of each generation, which means that from Kanto to Galar, it is possible to pull out Gogo at any time. Of course, he may not be able to hold on to the end......)

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

Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. Also, while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ Two lovers who still love each other even with scars left behind by past events. They narrowly miss a chance to meet again and rekindle the lost spark, with him left with an empty heart, and her with her pain renewed, only buried because of the sun of her life, her son, their son… that he knew nothing about. They each continue with their own life in their own way. Their paths even almost become parallel to each other, almost taking the opposite direction with new commitments. But fate be damned, even if it now seems to push them toward each other. From the ashes, their love shall blaze anew. Or maybe not. Find the answer yourself. ___ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

"In a world of shadows and betrayal, 24-year-old orphan Bella Smith's life is shattered when her boyfriend and best friend's deceitful affair sends her spiraling. Desperation fuels a reckless night, ending in kidnapping and sale to Russia's underworld. Forced to replace Vladimir Ivanov's deceased daughter, Bella must marry ruthless mafia boss Alessandro De Luca. As she navigates this deadly game, fear and attraction collide. Will her growing feelings for Alessandro ignite a passion that consumes them both, or will she become a pawn in his empire? Torn between survival and the darkness within, Bella must make lethal choices. Will her burning passion be her undoing, or will she rise above the shadows?"

When Darius Blackwood wakes up in a forest, he’s not the person he remembers being. His heart no longer beats, and strange, primal instincts claw at him. He’s been turned into a vampire—though not just any vampire. He’s a Blood Sovereign, a being with unimaginable power but cursed with an unrelenting hunger. And he has no idea how or why this happened to him. As Darius struggles to understand his new reality, he’s forced to confront the worst of what he’s become. His body craves blood, and every day is a battle to stay in control. Worse yet, his memories are scattered, and with each passing moment, he feels more disconnected from the human life he once knew. His quest for answers becomes a race against the growing darkness inside him, threatening to consume everything he holds dear.

Life in the Dustlands is unforgiving, governed by the iron-fisted rule of an empire that is emboldened in power and greed. However, through a tradition called the Horkos and the people’s wavering will to fight, they maintain the control of all life in the palms of their hands with promised hope for a better life. For the past 14 years, every month, a randomly chosen number of citizens are given a choice, where a life of luxury awaits them inside the empire’s walls. However, when Kage’s father—the last of his family and the greatest forger in Dustlands’ history—disappears without a trace, Kage uncovers the dark truth behind the empire's tradition. Determined to find his father, Kage infiltrates the empire’s stronghold, nestled on the mountainside to the north. What he discovers shatters his world: the promised luxury is a facade, and the citizens taken by the Horkos are being slaughtered to create weapons of war. As the empire announces the final Horkos, Kage realizes he cannot take them down alone. With a secret of his own and the determination to gather a team of crooked souls, he vows to bring the empire to their knees and rescue his father—if he’s still alive.

Kendrick "K-Dawg" Rivers has always been the underdog. Growing up in a gritty urban neighborhood where dreams often fade faster than graffiti on abandoned walls, his only way out is basketball. But making it to the top is more than just crossing over defenders or draining three-pointers. It's about survival in a world where hustle off the court is just as important as hustle on it. Between dealing with a father caught up in gang life, a mother working three jobs, and the weight of the streets dragging him down, Kendrick's shot at the pros seems farther away every day. But when a former NBA player turned coach takes an interest in him, Kendrick gets one last chance to rewrite his story. All he has to do is survive the trials of life, the competition for the spotlight, and a bitter rivalry with his best friend turned enemy, Trenton. It's a battle for fame, freedom, and a future and Kendrick will have to shed blood, sweat, and hustle to make it.

In the rain-soaked depths of Iron City, former soldier and private investigator Luka Cross is a shadow among shadows, trading in secrets and survival. When a routine job pulls him into the heart of a sinister conspiracy, Luka uncovers a syndicate hell-bent on transforming citizens into bio-augmented enforcers—stripping them of humanity, turning them into tools for corporate power. Forced to ally with Juno, a fierce hacker with her own vendetta, Luka plunges into Iron City’s dark underbelly, navigating betrayal, brutal tactics, and a twisted play for control. As alliances fracture and stakes escalate, Luka must confront his own past and decide how much of his soul he's willing to sacrifice to burn down the machine from within. In a city where every neon-lit corner hides a secret, survival isn’t just luck—it’s the fight to remember who you are before the shadows swallow you whole.

A normal boy moves into his dad's childhood town with his dad. What can go wrong?

In Crimson Ashes, a group of teenagers in Ashwick uncover a deadly mystery after a girl is found dead following the Ashen Festival. As they dig into the town's dark secrets, they'll learn some mysteries hit closer to home than they thought.

Oliver was an overworked and exhausted man, who dies from caffeine overdose and awakens in a world as Alex, the son of scientist. In this world humanity have been locked in a constant war with darkness, a force that spawns twisted creatures called dark crawlers and corrupts humans into monsters known as the corrupted. Only the Saints, users of inner light, and the Marines, warriors that have darkness merged to them, stand against it. Born with an unusual amount of darkness, Alex gains a rare power that allows him to push its limits of his darkness beyond what any marine could — with the help of the system helps him remain in control. Will Alex be able to survive the darkness that is claiming their world, all will he find the truth behind it all. Follow his journey through Darkness and Blood.

Tattered shrapnel rings in the distance. The ashes of man's sin cannot be washed down with alcohol nor holy water. We who murder shall live in the suffering we have caused. Indeed, it is so. Somewhere near, a man who has used up his life looks down a pile of ash. The clouds are ignorant of all that was. The man sighs. The sky blinks, to dust he becomes. And so forth is the cycle of blood. He remembers, but perhaps it does not matter. Another leaves into purgatory. The doctor can only pray that fate have mercy.

In the blink of an eye, the world as we knew it changed forever. It wasn’t a plague, nor an alien invasion from outer space. Instead, Earth itself revolted against it’s inhabitants. The axis shifted, and suddenly, we were hurtling away from the sun, condemned to a fate of eternal winter. As days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months, chaos ensued. Natural disasters ravaged the lands, tearing apart cities and communities. The once bustling streets were now desolate, covered in layers of frost and despair. With each passing day, the temperature plummeted freezing everything in its path. Electricity became a luxury of the past, leaving us to fend for ourselves in the darkness. Food and resources dwindled, forcing humanity into a primal struggle for survival. The rules of society crumbled, replaced by the law of the fittest. Amidst this bleak landscape, our protagonist emerged a lone wandering fighter fighting against the elements and the savagery of mankind. With each step he faced the relentless cold, the ferocious beasts displaced by shifting climates, and the ever-present threat of encountering fellow survivors driven to madness by desperation.

Novel tells the story of a girl who undergoes a cycle of reincarnation. Each time she dies in the normal world, she is reborn in a fantasy world. The story begins when Aiko Harada is hit by a truck and killed. She is reincarnated as a child into a family of missing vampires, where she is given the name Ruri Rikiin. After breaking the curse, Ruri begins to pursue her dream of establishing a group that controls everything.

Sand and Blood is a story of survival, vengeance, and strength set against the vast, unforgiving expanse of an untamed desert. In this world where scorching heat and treacherous dunes are only part of the danger, the fight for life is a relentless battle. Lyara, a young girl scarred by tragedy, is one of the few survivors of the massacre that wiped out her people, the legendary Al’Makhin. Now, orphaned from everything she once held dear and burdened by a past that burns like the hot sand beneath her feet, she embarks on a brutal journey to survive in a world that shows no mercy. As she faces ruthless enemies, uncertain alliances, and the desert's dark secrets, Lyara must discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Guided by the memories of her family and an unyielding desire for justice, she will push the limits of her courage and skill to forge her own destiny. Sand and Blood is an epic narrative blending intense action, gripping intrigue, and captivating characters. Perfect for readers seeking a tale brimming with emotional twists, breathtaking landscapes, and the unshakable resilience of a heroine who refuses to be defeated by fate. Get ready to dive into a universe where the desert is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing character, shaping those who dare to survive its merciless vastness.

In a world where vampires and humans coexist, Princess Winter is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Ryker, a mysterious and powerful vampire prince. As Winter navigates the complexities of royal politics and supernatural threats, she uncovers dark secrets that changed her life forever. Extract..... Winter's thoughts swirled as she descended into the castle's grand hall. Her father, the king, stood beside a tall, dark-haired figure. The vampire prince. "Ah, Winter, my dear, this is Prince Ryker," her father announced, his voice booming. She felt her heart stop beating as she stared at this handsome creature; he was very pale but different from how books described them to be; she felt Emma stiffen with widened eyes; "I am dying, princess." Winter swallowed hard as she clenched her fist. Prince Ryker's piercing gaze seemed to bore into her soul.

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.

Anir is an unemployed guy that lives with his father in A.S.O.D, the capital of Miraco, one day while he was at the cafe, he received a call that his father was hitten by car and is now in the hospital, and there, when his father was at the last moments of his life, he whispered in his ears to check his diary. After his father's funeral, he goes home and check's his diary, and discovers his secrets and the truth about his death, he then starts his journey for revenge.

The small town of HeathCroft was well-known for its family of mysterious billionaires, the Zuris. Lauriel and James Zuri, the parents, were well-liked philanthropists who would visit an orphanage every few years and adopt a child to welcome into their family. All the children previously adopted by the Zuri's had something special about them-some talent or potential that made them deserving of a new home. The people of HeathCroft believed that the Zuris were doing a noble act by giving these children a chance to exercise their potential and let them be. However, when the newest arrival, Adrianne Zuri, joined the family, it raised a couple eyebrows. Adrianne Zuri went against all the invisible requirements the townspeople believed you needed to complete to become a Zuri. She was illiterate, didn't seem to have any creativity in her blood, and was overall as ordinary as one could be in a family of extraordinary individuals. What the HeathCroftian townspeople didn't know was that Adrianne was by far the most peculiar member of the entire Zuri family. ---- credits to @NoelleAnn397 for the cover

Ashes of Eternity is a tale carved from the bones of a shattered world, where humanity stands at the precipice of its own rebirth. Centuries ago, the skies darkened, and the earth shuddered under the weight of humanity’s hubris. The great cities, once symbols of progress, became tombs of glass and steel. From the ashes of this apocalypse, a new kind of human emerged—scarred, powerful, and unyielding. These “Children of the Ashes” possess abilities born of the cataclysm, a gift and a curse that binds them to the fractured remnants of the world. This is a story of resilience and loss, of love found in darkness and hope that refuses to die. It unfolds in a landscape both desolate and hauntingly beautiful, where the echoes of the past clash with the fragile threads of a future yet to be written. Here, survival is a war against both the elements and the human heart. Amid this desolation stands Serin, a young woman burdened by a power she cannot fully control. Her journey begins in the ruins of Haven, a crumbling bastion of humanity. There, she discovers the remnants of an ancient prophecy, one that speaks of a chosen few destined to rekindle the light in the dying world—or extinguish it forever. Alongside Serin is Kael, a warrior haunted by the ghosts of his past, and Elyon, a mysterious wanderer whose secrets could either save or doom them all. As their paths intertwine, they face enemies born of both man and myth—creatures twisted by the cataclysm, and a shadowy council that seeks to wield the Children of the Ashes as tools of dominion. Yet the greatest battle lies within, as Serin and her companions grapple with the cost of their powers and the fragile bonds that hold them together. The ashes of eternity whisper a haunting truth: from destruction, something new must rise. But what is forged may not always be pure. In this tale of sacrifice and redemption, every choice matters, and every soul carries the weight of the world. Brace yourself for a journey into the heart of ruin, where beauty and terror walk hand in hand, and the line between salvation and damnation blurs.

born to Tyrion Lannister the dwarf of casterly rock and a whore with giants blood from the cold unforgiving North a month after roberts rebellion ended a baby boy is born with the soul of someone from earth but not a normal man a sociopath trapped by earths laws forcing him to live a normal life till now when he's given a chance in a world that only cares about strength how will he do well even I don't know but let's find out

In a world where ancient bloodlines and powerful magic collide, the future of two realms hangs in the balance. Lucian, the eldest son of the Vampire King, is haunted by visions of a mysterious woman—Selena, the daughter of the High Witch, whose fiery magic could either be their salvation or destruction. Bound by a prophecy neither can escape, Lucian and Selena must navigate a world of deadly secrets, rival clans, and dark forces threatening to tear them apart. As war looms between vampires and witches, their forbidden bond may be the key to saving their people—or the spark that ignites chaos. Fate of Blood and Magic is a tale of love, destiny, and the price of power. Will they embrace their fates, or fight to rewrite them?