Shadow Monarch Ashborn Novels & Stories

She closed her eyes, reciting words that seemed to resonate with an ancient power: "When the forest weeps and darkness nears, Two souls shall meet across the years. One born of shadow, one of light, Together they'll set the future right. The Shadow's strength, the Flame's bright light, United they'll stand against the night. In balance found, new hope takes flight, As dusk and dawn at last unite." Asha's eyes opened, fixing me with an intense stare. "You, my dear, are the Light spoken of in the prophecy. And Kai," she said, turning to him, "you are the Shadow." My mind reeled, struggling to process the weight of Asha's words. I looked at Kai, seeing the same mix of confusion and, somehow, th

It glistened because of the power of moonstones inside him. The demon and Asher collided in a fierce battle. While the demon used its dark tendrils, Asher's body shone like a beacon of light pushing his darkness away and wounding him with claws. He hissed while Asher groaned in annoyance. All of us watched with bated breaths. 'Sable, be ready in case we need to help out our mate,' I asked my wolf. 'Don't worry, I am always ready, and Asher will win this.'

“The old Guardians are gone. We need new ones trained, prepared, and united.” Lucian nodded, his expression grim. “We also need intelligence. The First Shadow may be sealed, but his influence has already spread.” Kieran stepped forward, tossing a bloodstained scroll onto the table. “This was intercepted on the Southern Border. Rogues are massing again but now they speak of a new leader.” Elizabeth unfurled the scroll. A name was scribbled in blood: Asharoth. In the scorched lands beyond the Blackfire Mountains, a figure cloaked in obsidian robes knelt before a monolith of swirling shadow. Ashworth, the Herald of the First Shadow, raised his arms and muttered in the ancient tongue.

It had changed him, in the end. “Use the shadows to travel, they’ll take you both where you need to go.” I assured them, turning my face to the moon. Cold, churning power swirled in the air. Through every pine needle and fallen leaf, carried on the frigid breeze that rustled the branches and made the forest groan. The sliver of silver in the sky, bathing the world in silver light and endless energy, it stoked the icy rage that came whenever I pictured her face. Her gemstone eyes were wide and fearful, but they still held that fire—it was the first thing for which I had searched. “If you find him, you know where to meet. His name is Ash, and he’s a bartender at Obsidian.” “May the best man wi

Lukas grabbed Ash's shoulder gently, holding her back at the top of the stairs, as the three others took cover, Alex using his shadow orbs again. It triggered multiple blasts of those damn weapons this time, just as a floodlight shone through the door towards them. They were well placed in the shadows cast by the doorframe and the stairway though, and waited. Slowly, footsteps came closer, and he tapped Ash's shoulder and nodded. She turned towards the doorway, frowning in concentration.

He didn't understand how Alex managed to grab the demon looking Charles and throw him against the wall but he was very well aware that Alex's eyes glowers whenever he sees someone in real danger. With his blood boiling, he stood up to his feet and faced Charles. His eyes suddenly turned purple. All of a sudden, the dark hallways brightened up. Ashley was glowing. Elizabeth eyes widened in shock. As she opened her eyes, her deep blue eyes glowered and then she grabbed Elizabeth's neck like someone that was possessed and smashed her against the wall. Henry's eyes widened in shock as he took sight of Ashley. Her wings were now spread and her eyes were still glowing. In fact, her whole body was

As he spat the blood from his mouth after Fynn’s flying kick landed solidly in his stomach, he felt a sense of satisfaction. The blood sacrifice had turned him into something more than he was born as, something more powerful. Asher Blackwood was no longer just an Alpha. He was a Shadow Wielder, and his enemies were none the wiser. Fynn’s punch landed hard against Asher’s gut, but he didn’t flinch. Instead, he swung a half-hearted punch at Fynn, who easily dodged it and countered with another punch, sending Asher stumbling back. The guards around them kept charging at the twins, adding to the relentless assault. Kai was panting heavily, his body sore from the constant barrage of attacks. He h

Any traces of humor fled his chiseled face as I told him about my Father. “And you’re sure of this, Lola?” Alpha Asher finally spoke, after a prolonged moment of silence. “I’m sure.” Unfortunately, I was. I could feel the truth of what I said in my bones. “He could use the shadows against us.” Alpha Asher paused, his eyes burning with fury. “How can my men fight against shadows?” “The bigger the request, the steeper the price.” I repeated for the second time today. “I doubt even the Vampire King would pay any price.”

I am absolutely sick of his nonchalant attitude, and I decided to stay in the Octavia and Silver quarters that we gave them in the palace since they are not coming back anytime soon. Asher was sour about it, but not like I cared. My clothes are still there, but I just take the things I need the most. When I need something, I just go there. Today, however, we got a report that there are some shadow monsters found in Actkin, which is a place on the east side of the kingdom. It’s on the outskirts of the kingdom, and not a lot of people live there, so it’s a nice hideout. We were all ready, and I went to climb Snow. Asher and I no longer ride together for obvious reasons; he can choose to take h

The younger version of me dissolved first, still smiling because she did not know what she was losing. Then younger Bardolph dissolved, still holding a hand he would one day fail to protect. I screamed, but the sound carried no blood, only absence. The silver light flew from the crown into Ashina’s stomach, cutting one black thread from Maelor’s heartbeat to the shadow child’s throat. The shadow child shrieked, and the throne rocked violently beneath the force of forbidden mercy. Maelor kicked hard inside Ashina, separate from the shadow, separate from the throne, and alive enough to make her sob with both terror and joy.