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ASH AND MEMORY

Five years after the fall of the Iron Throne, Westeros breathes, but only barely. King’s Landing is quieter, the great symbols of power reduced to ash and memory. The throne itself is gone, melted into nothing, leaving behind a kingdom ruled not by spectacle but by watchfulness. At its center sits **Bran Stark**, a king who sees more than any ruler before him. Some call it wisdom. Others whisper darker things, that control without passion can become another form of chains. To the north, **Jon Snow** lives in exile beyond the Wall. He tells himself it is penance, a choice made for the realm. But peace is fragile, and rumors have begun to move like shadows across the sea: black wings in distant skies, sightings of a dragon long thought lost. The last dragon. **Daenerys Targaryen** was dead, or so the world believed. Her body vanished in the chaos of war, and Drogon, the final living dragon, disappeared with it. Some said he carried her east, mourning his queen. Others insisted the flames had taken everything. No proof remained. No answers. Only silence. But legends do not die easily. Across the Narrow Sea, whispers grow. A queen seen in shadows. A dragon’s cry in the night. Stories that should not exist. Meanwhile, in the shadows of Westeros, **Arya Stark** moves like a ghost, investigating truths that others prefer buried. What she discovers threatens to unravel everything—the past, the present, and the fragile peace built after years of war. Suspicion spreads. Alliances fracture. Old wounds reopen. And somewhere, far beyond sight, something waits. The return of a queen. A choice no kingdom is ready to face. A war that may not resemble the last. Because some endings are only beginnings in disguise. And the greatest danger is not what we remember—but what we refuse to believe.
InkOfTheSeven · 2.5k Views

He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. He makes decisions that those interested in hero complex protagonists may not find pleasant. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y
theartisan3 · 914.4k Views