The Cinders (Ebook)

A fallen prince. A bold shoemaker. And a love that will rewrite a fairytale.

👑 Prince Xian is known by many names.
The Dancing Prince. The Veiled Prince. The Prince Among the Cinders.

When the emperor’s scarred and unwanted son is exiled from the Forbidden City, he becomes a trapped ornament in a distant court — a pawn for the governor’s ambitious noble wife, and a performer used to charm diplomats with his gift for dance.

In the shadow of the Marchioness’s cruelty, Xian’s only solace is Mercy, a golden carp gliding through the palace pond — a fragile friend to a lonely heart.

But when a gifted shoemaker arrives — a man both bold and unafraid — Xian begins to remember what it means to dream.

Yet dreams are dangerous things.
In a world built on cruelty, superstition, and whispered magic, every act of defiance carries a cost… and even a pair of shoes can change the course of destiny.

🌙 A dark and lyrical queer retelling of Ye Xian — the ancient Chinese Cinderella.
💫 A standalone tale from the world of The Diabolus Chronicles — perfect for new readers and returning fans alike.

⚠️ Content Warning: emotional and physical abuse; threatened and attempted SA.