Greed and ambition have nearly driven the kingdom of Aefither into ruin. Lily, one of Aefither's faithful guardians has suffered greatly. Imprisoned and punished for a crime she never committed, Lily sets off a series of events that threatens to destroy everyone. Aurnia is haunted by the promises she could never fulfill. A simple mission to find a reclusive goddess could be the answer to all her problems, there's just one problem. Old grudges have a habit of coming back to bite you. Orion is lost. Raised by two bickering aunts he's never had much time to figure out what he wants. Without much of a purpose he spends his time trying to live up to expectations, then one mistake catapults him into the center of an ancient dispute. As their paths begin to merge, both Orion and Aurnia begin to realise just how close they are walking the line between destruction and salvation. [COVER] The beautiful cover was made by @MoranaInDesign! [UPDATES] First week of each month [NOTE] "All Rights Reserved" means that no part of this work may be replicated elsewhere. I am only publishing this on W A T T P A D. I have not given anyone permission to repost my work. Read this anywhere else, it's a mirror site and you're at risk of malware attacks. This work is not to be used for AI training. [ACHIEVEMENTS] March 2021 - Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's "A Kingdom in Shadows" reading list. Sept 2021 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Dark Fantasy" reading list. Oct 2021 - Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's "Into the Abyss" reading list. Third place in the 2021 Eunoia Awards! Sept 2022 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Hidden Fantasy Gems from Wattpad Outreach" reading list Fourth place in the 2022 Philosopher Awards! First place in batch three of the Lore Awards! Aug 2024 - Featured in @Fantasy's Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Serialised Spotlight reading lists April 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Ambassadors Picks reading list Nov 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Gods & Goddesses reading list

Ansel Narth finds himself wrongly accused of the realm's most heinous crime, plunging him into a treacherous web of deceit. While the murder of the beloved Queen of Reven stains Ansel's name and tarnishes the reputation of his loyal comrades, the Foundlings, the Queen's only son, Prince Dayne, seeks relentless revenge. Haunted by visions of an impending apocalypse, Ansel embarks on a perilous journey to the New Lands, desperate to escape his wrongful imprisonment and find a new place to call home. Kazmere Vale, the mastermind behind the creation of the Foundlings, witnesses the crumbling of his hard-won achievements. Trapped within the unforgiving walls of Skyprison, Kazmere faces a battle for survival and an unrelenting quest for truth surrounding the Queen's murder. Amidst despair, he finds solace in enigmatic allies who offer assistance, but at a steep price. With their aid, can Kazmere clear the Foundlings' name, restore their reputation, and unveil the malevolent force responsible for their downfall? The Impact Chronicles Book One **Mature for violence and sex**

Mhangura is one of the strongest and most prolific fighters in the village of Makura, but he's harboring a secret that could turn his entire life upside down. With the recent happenings in the neighbouring village of Rujeko culminating to a breaking point, he is left with no choice but to intervene and potentially expose himself. With the Festival of The Four Villages fast approaching and tensions between the two villages brewing, it's only a matter of time before the spirit of vengeance, something sinister that has sunk its claws into the depths of the kingdom, emerges from the smoke and swallow more innocents. Updates Mondays and Fridays