Vortex Origins

"Born with power. Cursed by its cost."



Ash Burns was made for greatness—and doomed by it. His hybrid vein held the promise of limitless strength, yet it shackled him in the first stage of evolution, a prisoner of his own potential. Then the asteroid exploded.



It shattered his fate.



Now, Ash wields the Titan Vein, a power that bends the laws of his fractured world—a planet split between humanity and horrors, divided by an impenetrable fog. But his newfound strength carries a soul-rending cost: he is no longer alone in his mind. An ancient entity, one step from godhood, stirs within him. And it’s starving.



With his brothers and allies, Ash plunges into the unknown—across the planet’s cursed half, through time-warped ruins, and into the cosmic void where the gods vanished. Each revelation twists him further from human. Each power-up pulls him closer to oblivion.



The more he ascends… the less of him remains.



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WSA 2025 entry.



Themes & Genre



Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery, Adventure



Themes: Brotherhood, Power & Control, Survival, Time & Space, Legacy, Inner Struggle



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Author’s Note:



Hey, I’m Slashburnx. This is my first book, and I’m just here to tell a story that’s been in my head for years.



I’m not a pro. You’ll probably spot grammar errors or pacing issues—but I’ve poured my heart into this world. If you’re someone who loves powerful characters, insane worldbuilding, and emotional turns, I think you’ll enjoy it.



Thanks for giving this story a shot. Your feedback means everything.