Broken Core

The power to devour souls and grow stronger with every kill. In the monster-infested wastelands where the very air burns at night, James must learn to control his abilities and hunger. A cultivation fantasy where power comes at the ultimate price. Alongside Luna, a demi-human shunned by society, James carves a bloody path through Forsaken-infested ruins, collecting corpses, crafting makeshift gear, and struggling with the monstrous instincts rising inside him.

When James Matson hears these words from a trapped dragon, everything changes. He knew his power was different: the white flame that lets him devour souls, the regeneration that makes him nearly immortal, and the aura that terrifies cultivators. But he never imagined it meant he wasn't human.

After winning a small war in Running River, James and his family help those displaced with finding solace, food, and shelter. But not all goes as planned when they uncover a hidden facility deep under the city that leaves more questions than answers. Leaving Running River behind with many...