An epic fantasy of shadowed forests, ancient flame, and the reluctant spark that could remake the world.
In the mist-choked village of Alder’s Hollow, sixteen-year-old August has only ever known how to endure. But when he discovers an ancient blade buried beneath the roots of the forest, everything begins to unravel. The sword is alive with forgotten fire—and it has chosen him.
Hunted by creatures born of shadow and stalked by a darkness long thought sealed, August is forced to flee into the Wilds. There, he finds unexpected a girl with fire in her veins, a warrior haunted by a vow he cannot break, and a wanderer who speaks in riddles and half-truths. Together, they journey toward a fate none of them fully understand.
As the seals weaken and the mists grow darker, August must confront the truth about his bloodline, the cost of wielding ancient magic, and a prophecy that demands more than he is willing to give.
Some call him a spark. Others, a weapon. But in a world on the edge of breaking, the real question is—will he be enough?
Ash & Light is a sweeping tale of sacrifice, haunted pasts, and the fire buried deep within us all.