Ash–Born: Rise Of The Hidden Flame.
“You’re a loser. You’ll never awaken. Just give up.”
That’s all Rayden ever hears.
He’s fifteen. Powerless. Mocked by nobles, laughed at by classmates, ignored by his teachers, and even looked down on by his own father—the former Black Sun Magus. In a world where almost everyone is born with magic, Rayden has nothing. No gift. No glow. No chance.
But even when the world spits on him, he doesn’t give up.
He trains in secret. He dreams of becoming the strongest hero in the universe. People call it foolish, but to him, it’s the only thing worth living for.
One day, after yet another public humiliation, a glowing poster drops from the sky—an invitation to Flareborn Academy, the most elite magical school in the entire region. Ten lucky students will be accepted. Without hesitation, Rayden runs home, heart pounding, desperate to join.
But his mother stops him.
She tells him the truth.
He wasn’t just born without magic—his father’s power was cursed and shattered before Rayden was born. There is no bloodline to awaken. No spark inside him. Nothing.
Or so she believes.
But Rayden refuses to let the world decide his fate.
He runs away from home, boarding a train to the distant magical city of Ignisfall. And when he steps through the academy’s gates, everything changes.
Because deep inside him… something ancient stirs.
A forgotten power. A flame not of this world.
The ashes of a being that once ruled the skies.
Now reborn through him.
This is the story of a powerless boy…
who carries the fire that can burn the gods.
This is the rise… of the Ash–Born.
Shameless author here: Writing a review for your own book isn't easy, so I'll just say a few things. This story means a lot to me. It’s about a boy who was born powerless in a world that sees people to be trash. Bullied, pushed aside, and misunderstood even by his own parents… Rayden just wants one thing — to be strong, to be seen, to protect the ones he loves. But his path won't be easy. There’s something strange about him. Something that shouldn’t exist. A fire that burns silently inside, waiting to wake up. But when it does… will the world be ready? Will his parents regret hiding the truth from him? What happened to the powers his father gave up? And who was that witch in his room the night before his journey began? Is Flareborn Academy really the path to his dream — or the start of something far darker? If you're still reading, thank you. If you’re curious, take a peek. And if you have any thoughts, theories, or questions about the story, feel free to drop them in the comments section. I read everything. Let’s grow this journey together.