The Ashes & the Star Cursed King

In the bloody aftermath of the Kejari, the foundations of Oraya’s world have crumbled into ash. Once a princess, she is now a captive in her own home, grieving a father who is gone and haunted by a betrayal that cut deeper than any blade. With the truth of her heritage called into question, she is left with a singular, freezing realization: in a kingdom of monsters, trust is a fatal mistake, especially when it comes to Raihn.

But the throne is a precarious seat. The House of Night is fracturing under Raihn’s rule, as the high-born nobles refuse to bow to a Turned king who once wore a slave's collar. Meanwhile, the rival House of Blood is circling like vultures, ready to shred the kingdom from within.

When Raihn approaches Oraya with a proposal for a clandestine alliance, she realizes it is her only path to reclaiming her birthright and exacting revenge on the man who broke her heart. To succeed, she must unlock a catastrophic ancient power, one woven into the dark secrets her father took to his grave.

As the shadows close in, Oraya discovers that the history she was taught is a lie. Caught between the ruthless necessity of seizing the crown and a love that refuses to die, she must decide if she is willing to become the very thing she fears to survive. In a world of teeth and shadows, the most dangerous weapon isn't a sword, it's the heart.