Classconflict Stories

Emberfall has arrived early. As Aurelion prepares for another brutal winter, the city's leaders are forced to make impossible choices. Lumen grows scarce. Tensions rise. Behind every decision lies the same question: Who will carry the burden? In the Gloom, Lucy Farrow becomes a symbol of hope for the forgotten masses, drifting deeper into the web of the mysterious Lantern Man. In the Works, Prince Cassian Soleyne enters a world of soldiers, sacrifice, and war, where honor must be earned rather than inherited. While political factions scheme in the Halo, old faiths resurface and hidden enemies close in, the balance of power slowly begins to shift. Not with armies. Not with revolutions. But with the loyalty of ordinary people. A dark, immersive steampunk fantasy. Arc Two of the award-winning LUMEN series. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Arcane. [ ONGOING - NEW CHAPTERS COMING SOON ]

✨ 2026 WATTY AWARDS ENTRANT ✨ 🏆 1st Place - Fantasy (Four-Leaved Clover Awards) 🏆 1st Place - Best Prologue & 2nd Place - Best Writing Style (2025) The sun is gone. Its light is sold. Beneath the earth, humanity survives on Lumen - the bottled radiance of a forgotten age. The ruling elite control it. The Church sanctifies it. The poor die without it. Lucy Farrow was born in the Gloom, where people disappear without explanation and hope is a dangerous thing. When a forbidden power awakens inside her, she becomes the most dangerous secret in Aurelion. The kind people kill for. The kind empires fall for. High above, Prince Cassian Soleyne discovers evidence that could unravel everything his family built. As rebellion spreads through the darkness, he finds himself drawn toward the one person he should never trust. A girl who could save their world. Or burn it to the ground. 🗝️ A dark, immersive steampunk fantasy filled with political intrigue, forbidden magic, and a slow-burn romance. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Arcane. 🗝️ [ COMPLETED ]

In a world where blood and magic defines worth, Ossian Selwyn, a Pureblood Squib, is given an impossible gift: a wand carved from bone that lets him wield the very power he was denied. As he enters Hogwarts under false pretenses, Ossian must hide his secret, find allies, and confront the many inequalities of the Wizarding World. OR How many Squibs using counterfeit magic does it take to upend the entire political and metaphysical system of the Wizarding World?

In a forgotten Italian port town, a sharply dressed man arrives in his luxurious car, a stark contrast to the dilapidated surroundings. His stiff demeanor and conflicted expressions hint at a deep internal struggle as he visits his frail, yet warmly welcoming mother in her humble home. Their strained conversation reveals a chasm between his newfound wealth and his scorn for his origins, a sentiment that erupts in harsh words. Later, encounters with the town's denizens-drunken old men, a furtive doctor, and finally, Maria, a woman from his past-force him to confront his judgmental views and the hollowness of his ambition.

Shadows of Time - Synopsis In a futuristic world where time is the currency of life, people's existence depends on how much time they own. The wealthy live nearly forever, while the poor struggle to survive by the minute. The story follows Adam, a young man with only a few minutes left to live, who stumbles upon a dangerous secret revealing the manipulation behind the time-based society. With the help of Laila, a rebellious girl from the elite class, they embark on a perilous journey to expose the truth, confront corruption, and ignite a revolution for the freedom of time. Shadows of Time is a thrilling blend of mystery, social drama, and suspense that explores profound questions about the value of time, justice, and the power of hope to change reality.

In the Golden Dragon Nation, your destiny is decided at sixteen by a single injection. For dirt-poor miner ** Zane Voidcrest**, the annual Awakening Day is his only chance to escape a life buried in coal and despair. But when the serum unlocks a forbidden bond with a primordial beast-a shadow-wolf with the voice of a forgotten god-Kael becomes a fugitive. Branded a "corrupted" threat by the Elite, hunted by jealous rivals like the pyrokinetic aristocrat **Zane Ashgrave**, and haunted by his wolf's insatiable hunger for chaos, Kael must master his power before the Nation's enemies strike. Monsters claw at the borders. Rebellions simmer in the slums. And the Primal Beasts, long thought extinct, are waking. To survive, Kael will forge alliances with outcast mages, rebel factions, and creatures of myth. But as he uncovers the dark truth behind the Elite's "benevolent" rule, he realizes the real war isn't between humans and monsters-it's between those who chain the world... and those who dare to break it.

As a young child I lived minutes away from one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. The first chapter details memories I have from my time as a child in that town and compares what the town used to be like to what it is today. Later stories will detail the struggles I had with school, friends, social class, and much more.

Set in the universe of the game Frostpunk, this story blends elements of social commentary and science fiction. While it includes subtle hints of romance, its heart lies in exploring society and survival. Enjoy the story.

In a futuristic setup where the elitists from a high society can choose to pay most of their wealth to become immortal, one rich man falls in love with a lower class woman, whose life is condemned to a natural end. Their relationship is frowned upon, but he'll fight for his love, even if circumstances take opportunities away. Nevertheless, things are never ideal.

JUSTICE - It is the fair and impartial treatment of individuals, ensuring rights and responsibilities are balanced. It involves upholding moral and legal principles to reward good actions and punish wrongdoing. Justice promotes equality, fairness, and accountability, maintaining social harmony by addressing disputes and protecting the rights of all members of society. Vansh Vardhan, once an ambitious 20-year-old from a modest background, found his life shattered when accused of sexual assault by Ashika Mittal, a wealthy and privileged girl. Despite his innocence, the weight of influence and power saw him unjustly imprisoned for three harrowing years. Those years forged him, filled with betrayal, loss, and determination. Now, at 25, Vansh stands as the sharp-minded CEO of Vardhan Tech, a powerful figure in his own right. But his return isn't just about success; it's driven by a burning need for justice-or perhaps revenge-against those who wronged him and tarnished his name and dreams.

She has everything to lose. He has nothing that's actually his. Elena Williams didn't come to Blackwell Academy to make friends, fall in love, or get tangled up with the boy whose family name is carved into half the buildings. She came to keep her scholarship, prove she belongs, and get out intact. Then the headmaster gives her no choice. Tutor Alexander Blackwood - lacrosse captain, senator's son, golden boy - or lose everything she's fought for. Alexander agrees on one condition: absolute secrecy. Being seen with a tutor would shatter his image. Being seen with the scholarship girl could ruin them both. What starts as reluctant sessions in an empty chemistry lab becomes something neither of them planned for. Stolen glances over textbooks. Honest conversations in dark corridors. The slow, dangerous realization that the person who sees you most clearly is the one you're supposed to pretend you don't know. But Blackwell doesn't forgive mistakes. And falling for Alexander Blackwood isn't just complicated - It's a threat to everything Elena has ever worked for. Some equations take longer to solve. That doesn't mean they can't be. --- [ Slow burn | Boarding school romance | Enemies to lovers | Class divide | Bittersweet ] ✦ Book One of the Ivy & Secrets series ✦