Between Ashes And Stars: Tales and Leyends That Break the Boundaries of the Impossible

Not every hero is born for glory; some are forged by choice. When a weary soldier defends a fallen angel from creatures born of smoke and bone, his act of defiance ignites a bond that blurs the line between mortal and divine. Centuries later, a quiet tavern keeper with haunted eyes hides a past the bards still sing about, while a runaway princess takes refuge in a dragon’s lair and discovers that monsters aren’t always what the stories say. Across ages and empires, their lives intertwine in echoes of light and ash, three souls bound by courage, loss, and the dangerous beauty of compassion. Between Ashes and Stars is a lyrical, heart-piercing journey through myth, memory, and the choices that turn ordinary lives into legends. About the author Carlos C. Carrasquero is a Venezuelan writer, editor, and video game designer based in the United States. A graduate of Full Sail University with dual bachelor’s degrees in Game Design and Creative Writing, as well as a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, Carrasquero blends literary storytelling with the logic of interactive design to create visual, emotional, and deeply human narratives. His work explores fantasy and science fiction as mirrors of the human condition, through short stories distinguished by their cinematic rhythm and symbolic depth. He also produces audiovisual versions of his works on his YouTube channel, where he merges voice, sound, and imagery to deliver an immersive storytelling experience. He represents a new generation of Latin creators who are redefining the boundaries of modern storytelling across literature, digital art, and innovation.