Give Gilded Ashes a try!

“When light fades, what will your hope become?”

I was never meant to survive.

When shadows devoured my home, all I could do was run – carrying a girl I barely knew through the ashes of everything I’d lost. I thought that was the end. Instead, it became the beginning.

My name is Raizen.

The boy who saw the end of hope – and decided to keep walking anyway.

And this is my story.

What to Expect

A dark, emotional fantasy, with a cinematic tone and human heart.

Epic, fast-paced battles driven by emotion, not just power levels.

Real consequences — every victory costs something.

A grounded, flawed protagonist who grows through pain, responsibility, and willpower.

Deep worldbuilding: the glowing city of Neoshima, the deadly Nyx, the mysterious Eon energy, and the legacies buried beneath.

Themes: hope, despair, courage, and many others, the very things that make us human.

No empty power trips. No plot armor. Just a story about what it means to keep fighting when everything breaks.

And now… A word from me? The author? Hey there. I recently got into the Wonderful world of writing, and Gilded Ashes is my dream. I'd really appreciate some feedback or support! Personally? I think it's a pretty good read! Give it a try! 🥰

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