Ashen’s Tears

“Because the world is a trench, and we’re the bullets that pierce it.” Feralynn was lucky to survive a country ravaged by war. All she wanted was to escape and leave her past behind, but she had no idea what awaited her in the Kingdom of Larion. Thrust into an elite magic academy where she knows she will never belong, Feralynn hides from her past and from the fire that still devours her. Being a war veteran with severe psychological trauma doesn’t make it easier to navigate brutal exams, student rivalries, unexpected friendships, and adults who smile while hiding knives. Beneath the promised peace, darker forces are awakening: secretive cults, deadly curses, ancient prophecies, and horrors dressed in suits and ties. This is the story of agony shaped by desire — of scarred souls colliding, bound by secrets. Of masked pain and bursting fury. Of unlikely families forged in fire. And of crossing the fragile line between simply enduring… and truly living. ✅ Expect: • A protagonist with a tragic past she desperately tries to escape at all costs • Exploration of how the characters’ lives intertwine and the reasons behind the friendships they form • Deep psychological introspection that delves into their traumas • A hidden threat that forces unlikely allies to join forces • Urban fantasy world where humans share modern life with other species • Visual novel-inspired writing style and illustrations ⚠️ Disclaimers: • AI-Generated images• Graphic violence• Recommended for readers 16+