Ash & Steel
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Kale, a boy born and raised in the poverty-stricken city of Greyhollow, becomes a feared sellsword after being recruited by a ruthless mercenary company. Hardened by loss and endless battles, he lives by the sword, owning no loyalty but survival. His fate changes when he's hired to protect Elyria, a disguised noblewoman with a secret heritage tied to ancient elven magic.
As war threatens the kingdom, Kale and Elyria uncover a sinister plot involving an ancient evil long thought defeated. Alongside a young royal girl named Ilyen, they flee betrayal and deadly enemies. Elyria's powers awaken, revealing her elven bloodline and connection to the magic that once sealed the evil away.
Together, they journey through forbidden realms, face unimaginable horrors, and confront the evil ruler in his own shadowy domain. Through love, sacrifice, and fire, Kale and Elyria lead a desperate fight to save their world - but victory leaves them forever changed, their lives bound by scars, magic, and hope.
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Princess Elyra of Aeloria was born to wear a crown, but a dark curse threatens to turn her kingdom to ash. Her only hope lies with Kael, a lethal assassin from the rival realm of Vyrn, who claims he can break the curse with a dangerous soul-binding ritual. As they journey through enemy lands, their sharp-tongued clashes ignite a forbidden attraction that neither can deny. But Kael's shadowed past hides a secret that could shatter Elyra's trust-and unleash a catastrophe that will consume both their worlds. Will love save them, or will it be their downfall?
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