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Shadows of the Rebellion
CharlotteHaydon
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CharlotteHaydon
Ongoing, First published Nov 22, 2024
Mature
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In a world torn apart by rebellion, Kaelin Riorson, the fiercest fighter in her family, stands at the edge of everything she's ever known. As the rebellion against the venin grows darker and more desperate, secrets are buried beneath layers of blood, betrayal, and sacrifice. With dragons lurking on the horizon and enemies closing in, Kaelin must navigate a treacherous path, balancing loyalty to her family with the harsh realities of war.

As her father, Fen Riorson, the leader of the rebellion, prepares to make a final sacrifice, Kaelin is forced to carry a burden far too heavy for anyone to bear. But the rebellion's survival is no longer just about battles-it's about the choices she must make to protect the ones she loves.

With dragons poised to play an unexpected role in the conflict, Kaelin's destiny will intertwine with fire and fury. As the shadows of the rebellion close in, she must face not only the threat of the venin but the truth that could tear her family apart. In the end, who will she trust, and who will she lose?

A tale of love, loss, and fierce determination, Shadows of the Rebellion will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.


(Fourth Wing Fanfic)
(Book 1 - Xaden and Kaelin's first to third years)

Status: Ongoing
Started: 22/11/24
(Slow Updates)
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Beneath the Ash

26 parts Ongoing Mature

Rheanyra Silvarra has always known what it means to survive. Born to a disgraced noble house and branded a rebellion relic before she could walk, she's spent her life training in the shadows, carrying the ghosts of Aretia and the weight of a past no one dares speak of. At Basgiath War College, she's not just another first-year crossing the Parapet-she's a threat. And everyone knows it. Especially Xaden Riorson. They've known each other too long, fought side by side in silence, and now face each other across squad lines with carefully constructed masks. Their hatred is a language only they speak-a shield against the danger of letting anyone too close. Because walls are safer than attachments. Safer than hope. Thrown into Fourth Wing under Xaden's command, Nyra finds herself surrounded by enemies, allies she doesn't trust, and a squad that's as fractured as her heart. With every glance, Xaden dares her to fall back. With every order, he reminds her who holds power. But she didn't survive the slaughter of Aretia to be silenced. As dragons descend and the deadly crucible of Basgiath begins, Nyra must face not only the dangers of Threshing and the brutal hierarchy of the Riders Quadrant, but the truth she's buried for years. Because war is coming. Secrets are stirring. And for rebellion kids like Nyra and Xaden? Survival was only the beginning. XadenXoc

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