In the Ashes of Defiance

Taryn Liora lives in the dystopian wasteland of Ash Vale, where survival is a daily battle and the oppressive High Council controls everything, including the deadly Trials. When her younger sister Elara is selected for the Trials, Taryn volunteers to take her place, knowing that survival is nearly impossible. In the brutal and treacherous competition, Taryn faces not only deadly traps and other contestants but also the challenge of holding on to her humanity. Driven by her love for Elara, Taryn must navigate a world designed to break her while finding the strength to defy the system.