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"You're a prince," she said breathlessly. "You could have anyone." Rowan's gaze roamed over her form. "I'm aware," he murmured. "I still want you." In the kingdom of Itrudor, a war against Thakar bleeds North with every passing season. Nineteen-year-old Aisling takes a servant's post in the royal castle to keep her mother fed. She expects hard work, but she finds Prince Rowan instead.

The continuation of Kaela's story. The stakes are even higher as Geeryo returns and the enemies are forced to unite to fight the threat.

**SEQUEL TO THE BEGINNING OF AN END** The world ended once. This time, it's personal. Theron Vire doesn't remember who he was before the world collapsed. He doesn't remember the kingdoms of fire and blood, or the war between gods and demons. All he knows is this broken Earth-one ruled by ash, desperation, and silence. But something inside him remembers. He dreams of red hair, chaos, and someone he once swore to protect-or destroy. Haunted by visions and chased by a past he can't name, Theron is about to uncover a truth buried deep in his soul: he was once Asmodeus, a demon king, born of sin and forged in rebellion. In the aftermath of The Beginning of an End, where gods rose and fell and loyalties were tested in the final battle, this is what comes after-the forgotten pieces, the fragile human shell, and the sparks of war threatening to ignite once again. When a stranger named Seth arrives, carrying his own secrets and bleeding hope, Theron is pulled into a new war-one where survival isn't enough. The past is clawing its way back, and this time, it won't let him go.

"A Man whose Eyes spell Death, Mouth spit Pride, and Ears eat Lies." Gomong Ursidae tasted Heaven in his mouth. As a former firefighter who survived Project Omega, he was blessed with super strength, flight, and muscle manipulation. He quickly became 'The Pearl White Death', the supreme fist of government. With great power came great fortune. And with great fortune came.... attention. He was being seen, he was being heard, and he was greatly praised throughout the nation of Cansington. Heaven warped and twisted him until he was but a hollow shell. He did not bat a single eye when he had to break down protests. He did not bother to even raise his son. His wife leaving him was but an inconvenience. But with one choice that he made with rare sympathy, brought forth his torment. A child he saved from experiment ignited a flame of rebellion. The government he diligently served under imploded on itself. The new dictator, Captain Dooludoo the former Head of Military, had made him retire. His Heaven burned to ashes and left him bare. Captain told him that Gomong will need to redeem himself by doing things the government wouldn't dare do out of fear of public outrage. A hopeless chase. But now that he discovers the existence of a relic that would make him invincible, Gomong sets out on a selfish quest. He has to infiltrate an enemy nation in exchange for the relic. The limelight will be his once more. (Also on RoyalRoad now!)

Can love survive when every memory that made it has been erased?For a human, maybe. But for a puppet? Seventeen-year-old Alexis has always felt hollow, untouched by the emotions that seem to come so easily to everyone else. Then a mysterious boy from her forgotten past appears, claiming they once loved each other, and Alexis is forced to confront the truth about what she is, what she lost, and what still might remain. If love was created once, can it find its way back? Or will Alexis's heart stay as empty as her memories?

📕 Blurb: (removed for spoilers) 🔆 Similar Inspirations: Kingdom Hearts, Full Metal Alchemist, Made In Abyss, Attack On Titan, Hunter x Hunter. ❗️Content warnings: Bullying, ableism, mild innuendo, crude humor, infrequent profanity, racism, fantasy violence, graphic injury, slavery, emotional abuse, none explicit nudity, passive suicidal ideation, and allusions to sexual assault. 🧮 Current word count: 93,030