Jay was an ordinary high school student—quiet, broke, and utterly alone. With no family or friends, he lived by himself, working late nights at a convenience store just to pay his school fees. But one night, on his way home, fate turned cruel. Attacked by an escaped convict, Jay stood his ground... and paid for it with his life.

Or so he thought.

He awakens not in a hospital—but in the arms of a noblewoman in a strange, beautiful world ruled by magic and swords. Reborn as Ash, the child of a low-ranking noble family, he seems destined for a peaceful second life. But the truth is far from simple.

In this world, those born with Light Swords are revered. Those without are outcasts. And those cursed with Dark Swords are executed on sight.

Ash? He has both.

A power that shouldn't exist.
A secret that could destroy him.
And a destiny written in shadow and flame.

As he grows, Ash must hide his true nature, even from the family that loves him. But with whispers of ancient prophecy, forbidden realms, and war on the horizon, Ash will have to choose:

Live in hiding—or rise as the one who was never meant to exist.

Oops… looks like I tripped over a plot hole and spilled coffee all over my writing schedule! My deepest apologies for any chaos, confusion, or cliffhangers that took a bit too long to resolve.


But hey—while you're here waiting for The Incursed One to unleash its next cursed twist, why not check out my other brainchild, Looping Time? It's got time loops, epic action, romance, and enough drama to make a soap opera jealous.


Thanks for sticking around—you're the real MVPs!


Chapter 3 - Author’s Note: