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Ryu: Ash Beneath The Crown
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Quietdreamer52
Complete, First published Jul 23, 2024
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In the shattered realm of Elysium, two powers divide the land. The radiant Lumia White Bloods, born of sanctified magic, and the Blood-forged  Tenebrae Night Bloods, masters of monsters and beasts. Their centuries old feud has left kingdoms crumbling, skies darkened, and blood soaking the soil of a dying world.

To end the endless war, the Kingdom of Elysium calls for a queen one powerful enough to unite the fractured clans. But the path to the throne is forged in agony. Young women from every province born if Esteemed Clans are cast into The Hollow Proving, a deadly maze where reality bends and only the ruthless survive. Those who emerge face the final trial the Sanguine, a brutal arena where contenders wield magic, monsters, and madness for the crown itself.

Among them is Vesperine, a girl marked by secrets even she doesn't understand. She bleeds pearl white, dreams in flame, and carries a power the world has forgotten. When she unleashes something ancient-a creature of dark majesty and untamed loyalty-she draws the gaze of eyes lurking below, a man as dangerous as the beasts he commands.

But in Elysium, nothing is as it seems. Loyalties fracture, monsters remember, and even love can be a weapon. As truth and deception entwine, Vesperine must decide whether she will be the kingdom's salvation or the reason it burns.

Blood will spill. Crowns will break. And beneath the ruins, dragons stir once more.

For readers who love The Hunger Games, Red Queen, and Fourth Wing-welcome to Elysium. Welcome to Ryu.
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Serena Dayanira Vespertine Since birth, I was groomed into a perfect weapon. A sharp tool for the hands of my mother to use to conquer power. But I wasn't the sharpest amongst her creations. My elder brothers were her proud prodigies that she would shine for the world to see while I stood behind their shadows. Shadows and darkness were soon my closest friends, they were true loyal ones that would serve me to the Vespertine throne. Koen Kendrick Underground boxing was never the path I wanted but this was my only quick cash to support my family. After the sudden death of my father, my whole life was turned upside down. The pain mother and I had felt when we heard the news... it was all too sudden and my little sister was about to be born. Only after a few years, I have finally balanced my life with boxing and school... or so I thought. The day she caught my attention was the day I was trapped. Our endless encountered moments have led to my unexpected interest in her as I discover many of her secrets. Aleksander De Sullivan Years have passed yet I still vividly remember the little girl I had met as a little boy. A beautiful princess, trapped behind tall gates, keeping her in the palace. The day she smiled so brightly and told me I was like her Prince Charming was the day I heard the bells. And I still hear them ring so loudly even when we are apart. Our parted ways was unfortunate but I was never unaware of her. Watching her from afar felt as if we were still growing up together. Soon, I will return for my gattina and ask for her hand.

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