Flint on Ash
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Stranded on Ash—a living planet with an appetite for human flesh—Flint, a hardened survivalist, and Jason, a former child soldier, must brave monstrous horrors to find their missing father.
As they uncover Ash's dark secrets, they realize their father is no longer just missing—he's a slave to the very world they're trying to save him from.
With their bond pushed to the breaking point, the brothers must decide: fight to free him or escape before Ash takes them too.
What to Expect:- Sci-fi Survival- Military Action- Character-driven Conflict- Near Future World- Aliens- Monsters- Slowly Developed Magic System- Broken Family- Progression
What Not to Expect:
- Over Powered Protagonists- Harem
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- Status
- Hiatus
- Year
- 2025
- Author
- Silas_Tine
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- Rating
- 4.7/ 5.0
- Followers
- 183
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- 9,168
Chapters(31 total)
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Community Reviews(2)
- HydeDaggerRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0Story: storywise Flint is at its core a family drama, with the focus of attention being on two sons of the famous operative Arthur Vance. It is clear from the outset that there is tension between the MC (Flint, one of several children of Arthur Vance) and his father, because our first scene with MC is literally of him thieving from his father (amongst other things).
But then that goes with the territory because we find out his father has a reputation as a 'war criminal' (deuteragonist Jason's words, not mine) and one of Manticore's famed operatives. It's not easy being Arthur Vance's child.
Now Flint finds himself thrust into the forefront of all-out corporate warfare between Manticore and Jericho (another corporation), as well as a mysterious third-party headed by a 'Genesarch'. That's about the gist of it.
In my opinion Flint on Ash really gets going by the end of chapter 4, where Protag Flint and deuteragonist Jason (Flint's brother) get whisked away on by a teleportation device to Ash - a deathworld-esque environment (WH40k Catachan anyone?) filled to the brim with terrifying predators and a curious mystery. Definitely a story worth following. There's a mystery brewing here and I'm excited to get to the bottom of it. Highly recommend giving this a read up to ch. 5 at least.
Style: Author has a unique blend of violence and worldbuilding i particularly like. I came in expecting visceral action and I got what I wanted. Whilst the action is not yet as tactical than author's other story, Leagues Under, author's experience with crafting scenes with group violence shows through.
Particularly striking to me are the descriptive portions (yeah especially the gore yeahhh good stuff) which stand out for their rather lurid vividness.
Grammar: No complaints here. Story has good polish which makes me think it has been edited multiple times or has passed through a proofreader. Prose is well-designed, though I found descriptions during the more layered scenes such as the 'coding - Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0The style of Flint on Ash is intense and atmospheric, drawing readers into its harsh and unforgiving world. The descriptions are vivid, capturing both the setting and the emotions of the characters effectively. The tone is gripping, and with smoother transitions, the prose will flow even better.
The story is compelling, with strong themes of survival and resilience. The world feels rich with history, and the pacing keeps things engaging. A bit more buildup in key moments would enhance emotional impact, but the foundation is excellent.
The characters are a standout, especially the protagonist, whose struggles feel authentic and compelling. Their motivations are clear, and their development is engaging. Supporting characters add depth, and a bit more refinement in dialogue would make them even stronger.
Flint on Ash is a promising fantasy tale with rich worldbuilding and strong character work. With minor refinements, it has the potential to be truly outstanding. Keep writing!