Long ago, the universe was forged by light and shadow. When the Shadow King Nyxthar sought to plunge creation into eternal darkness, the Celestial Guardian Aurekratos defeated him and sealed away his power. But before his fall, Nyxthar unleashed a terrible prophecy: One day, the shadows would rise again. Centuries later, in the war-torn realm of Valyria, a child is born beneath the mysterious Emberveil. Marked by an ancient rune no wizard can explain, Ronald Valeria Flameborne carries a destiny greater than anyone could imagine. Gifted with extraordinary powers and born to the legendary Dragonlord bloodline, Ron grows up surrounded by dragons, magic, and ancient secrets. Yet beyond the walls of his home, darkness stirs once more. As old enemies awaken and forgotten prophecies begin to unfold, Ron must leave everything he knows behind and enter a world of powerful magic, dangerous alliances, hidden enemies, and ancient mysteries. For he is not merely a boy. He is the Ember Heir. And the fate of light and shadow may rest in his hands. Perfect for readers who love epic fantasy, magical academies, dragons, ancient prophecies, powerful friendships, and unforgettable adventures. The journey begins...

ASHES OF THE FALLEN HALO Angel was never supposed to survive. Haunted by fragments of a forgotten past, she lives with scars that refuse to fade and questions that have never been answered. When a mysterious group known as the Eclipse Protocol takes her in, she finds herself surrounded by secrets, strange powers, and people she isn't sure she can trust. As her abilities begin to awaken, Angel discovers that she possesses powers beyond anything the world has ever seen. But with every answer she uncovers, a darker truth emerges. The monsters she fears may not be the real enemy. The people protecting her may not be telling the whole truth. And the past she desperately wants to remember may change everything. Caught between betrayal, destiny, and a war hidden in the shadows, Angel must decide who she truly is before the world decides for her. Some heroes are chosen. Some are created. And some rise from the ashes. Book One of an epic dark fantasy saga filled with mystery, magic, betrayal, powerful friendships, and unforgettable sacrifices.

Arcadia's Knight Academy is the premier school for young men hoping to become a Sorceress's Knight. Only nobles, people with power and prestige, are allowed within these hallowed grounds-which explains why Caspian Ignis del Sol is hated by everyone. He's not a noble, or of even slightly noble lineage. He's a peasant. Caspian is tasked with delivering a letter to a Sorceress, but he soon finds himself in over his head, when the Sorceress in question is attacked by an elven assassin. Now he's become the temporary Knight for a Sorceress nicknamed The Succubus, and he must protect her from more assassination attempts. However, Caspian is beginning to suspect the Sorceress might be more dangerous than the assassin. Complete!

Nolan Vire lost everything because he did the right thing. Rhaegor Vraek has spent thirteen years becoming something the world wasn't ready for. Their stories are separate. Their world is the same. And something is moving through it that neither of them has a name for yet - something that has been coming for a very long time, and has finally decided to arrive. The Ember and the Scale is Volume I of The Broken Scale trilogy. The Broken Scale is a multi-POV epic fantasy set in the ancient world of Eryndor - where magic is real and costly, kingdoms are built on managed injustice, and the line between hero and villain depends entirely on which side of history you're standing on. No prophecies. No chosen ones. Just choices, and what they cost.

A storm god approaches and destiny follows with him. While the rest of medieval Karnassis is ushered into the industrial age by the outlanders of the Öd, the humble island of Dyma clings to the past. They prepare for a time honored tradition -- the arrival of the Silent Chorus, a divine tempest crafted by Zoreus, the great eidolon of storms. But little do its people know, more than a god is coming to their shores. Mylo has never wanted to leave his island. But with his sister gone and a bond to a demigod accidentally forced upon him, his love of Dyma will be tested, as well as his fear of the world. Verana is leaving Dyma behind to become a powerful summoner, with ambitions to defeat the king and rule all Karnassis in his place. But her brother's shadow still lingers on her, threatening to turn those ambitions to a darker purpose. And a cowardly outlander named Claude hides a devastating secret. And if revealed, it could spell destruction for all Karnassis. When these fates intertwine, events will be set in motion that will change the Etherea forevermore. Cover Art by Amrin A. Sloat

[Atlas Grandeur - Book One] Year 476 A.F.W. Morio, a young Morian from Shimori sets out to become a Demonear - someone with the ability to slaughter demons and alike. With a passion for cartography, a map of Shimori in his hand, and a trusted friend, he follows his mother's fading footsteps. But... the warm and welcoming town of Mistwick isn't the same as the dangerous lands filled to the brim with snow, sharpened by trees and hiding thousands of secrets, waiting to be unearthed. There are great risks out there, and those who are willing to take them may reap great rewards, as well as a bitter loss.

The world plunged into an era of peace, built upon the backs of the last heroes, who protected their realm and then vanished into legend, taking their powers with them. When the lost powers awaken in six strangers across the mortal realm once again, they seek answers... What danger has compelled the powers to reappear after half a century of peace? As demons once again begin to crawl from the fiery realm of the Abyss, it becomes clear that they are not acting on their own - someone cunning is leading them. But something doesn't add up. The deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes and the more uncertain their path forward. Who... or what must they truly save their world from? As destinies unravel and loyalties are tested, one question lingers: What if saving the world... means trusting the very force that could end it? An epic trilogy of gods, mortals, and fates intertwined - where it seems that things may have been set in motion long before anyone could ever have anticipated and the path forward may just be the one that ends in death. Trilogical Compilation | Books 1, 2 & 3 (If the number of chapters seems daunting, just know that most of the chapters are short) [Fans of The Stormlight Archive may enjoy this book] Best Rankings #7 in fantasyadventure (Out of 32.4k stories) #8 in journey (Out of 30.4k stories) Cover by Azanthiel Human written. No AI :) [This is, and always will be, a FREE book. If you see it being SOLD anywhere, it is a stolen copy.]

Seven years ago, Calliope Endiris lost everything in a flood of cursed black water. Haunted by the calamity, she seeks to absolve herself of the patron sigil passed through her family, one that binds her to the very same water spirit who destroyed her home--Marin. But her quest is cut short, and Cal ends up stuck as an attendant to Elowyn, the youngest daughter of the wealthy Adeline family. Cal would rather do anything than babysit, but she has no choice. Not when the Adeline family knows of Cal's sigil and the truth of the black water calamity, knowledge that could get Cal killed. However, on the eve of Elowyn's twelfth birthday, the Adeline estate falls under attack, and all members of the family are slaughtered. Cal and Elowyn are forced to flee farther east for sanctuary, but it won't be easy to shake off their enemies with another patron sigil-user leading the charge. When Marin promises safety to both girls at a temple oasis, where the water is pure enough to wash away any sin, Cal makes a dangerous gamble to protect Elowyn. Even though Marin's black water haunts Cal, she'll do anything if it means saving her life and Elowyn's--especially if there's also a chance to dissolve her pact with the water spirit. ~~Completed!

Beneath the roots lies a realm unspoken, where shadows breathe and rivers run black. A single step too far unravels the veil between worlds, turning play into curse, and innocence into exile. Beyond the roots, the air itself conspires, forests whisper of forgotten kings, and demons walk as both beasts and men. Yet above that abyss rises a kingdom of warmth, a fragile jewel cradled in sunlight. Its streets awaken each dawn in a riot of color: banners ripple, stalls spill with fruit and cloth, and fountains laugh with crystal spray. Children dart through blooming gardens, their laughter ringing louder than bells, while elders sit beneath arching roots, telling stories of brighter days. Here, joy is stitched into life itself. The baker greets with sugared bread, the blacksmith's hammer sings with the town musicians, and couples dance when lanterns glow like fallen stars. Festivals turn nights into oceans of song, where drums thunder and torches paint the sky in fire and gold. In this place, hope does not hide-it parades, it feasts, it laughs. The people call their home a sanctuary, untouched by sorrow, where each day begins with promise and ends in peace. To live here is to believe, if only for a moment, that darkness is nothing more than a distant dream. But beneath their feet, the roots stretch into silence. For every blossom hides its shadow, and every feast masks a silence that waits. The kingdom may be a cradle of joy, but its foundation drinks from the same soil where nightmares stir. Here, survival is no gift. Every choice is a bargain, every path a trial. What seems human may wear another face, and what seems monstrous may hold a broken heart. Secrets buried for centuries stir in the soil, twisting destiny tighter with every breath. This is not a tale of crowns or kingdoms, but of a world where light is fragile, where hope withers, and where even the roots that bind the earth tremble before what waits below.