Hope Crystals in the Ashes of Faith

They told him crystals saved the world.
They never said what the crystals cost.

Niro Axel was just a security grunt for Alfaron Corp - the company that rebuilt civilization on the backs of glowing crystals and silent obedience. He followed orders. Kept his head down. Didn't ask questions.

Until the day he broke every rule to save a dying village.

Now he's branded a traitor. Shot. Imprisoned. Left to rot.

But when he uncovers the Institute's darkest secret - that the crystals don't just power cities... they control them - Niro does the one thing Alfaron never expected:

He fights back.

Enter Elda Run - sharp-tongued, reckless, and living entirely off-grid. She doesn't believe in Alfaron's lies. Or in hope. Or in heroes.

Too bad Niro's about to become one.

🔥 A forbidden alliance.
💥 A system built to crush compassion.
💔 A choice: obey... or burn it all down.

Crystals in the Ashes of Faith is a gritty, emotional dystopian thriller about rebellion, redemption, and the terrifying power of love in a world that forgot how to feel. One man. One secret. One spark - and the whole system could go up in flames.

📌 Perfect for fans of: The Hunger Games × 1984 × Divergent - with a slow-burn romance, a hero who chooses humanity over obedience, and a world where hope is the most dangerous weapon of all.
Content Note: This story contains scenes of violence, confinement, and systemic oppression - all portrayed within a dystopian context. No graphic sexual content or gratuitous gore.

🌍 Original language: Russian
📖 This is the official English translation of «Кристаллы надежды на осколках веры».