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Launching Winter’s Rebirth — I Need Your Help

Hey everyone,

It’s time. After two weeks of building the foundation and writing nine chapters, Winter’s Rebirth is ready for its first public steps.

I have just released the first three chapters publicly. It’s a high-fantasy survival story about a reincarnated WWII captain leading one hundred settlers into a frozen death zone—and trying to forge a kingdom from ice and blood.

Your early support is what can make or break this launch.

If you have a Royal Road acco...

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 9. The Lady in the Shadows

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 8. Hobgoblins

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Katie worked fast—pressing cloth against the worst wo...

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 7. First Contact

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-Day Fifteen-

The fifteenth dawn...

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 6. The Way Forward

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They left the killing field behind, the sunfire eagles ...

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 5. Blood and Stone

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The butchering was methodical work, relaxing even, like how he...

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VoC: B1 — 32. First Kill

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1. Damon (Our Dhampir Former Prince!)

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Winter’s Rebirth: B1 - 4. The North Teaches Fast

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Author Concerns: Feedback Post

Hey everyone,

I want to be upfront with you about where things stand and where I’m heading next.

Veil of Chaos has grown steadily, and I’m proud of what it’s become — thirty chapters, nearly 140k words, and still holding its place on Rising Stars. That’s no small thing. But the truth is, it’s not growing fast enough to reach the level I need to keep everything sustainable long-term.

That doesn’t mean I’m abandoning it. VoC will still continu...

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VoC: B1 — 35. Mine to Save!

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1. Sophia (Our Protective Mimic Lady!)

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VoC: B1 — 34. Sacred Ground

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1. Damon (Our Dhampir MC!)

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VoC: B1 — 33. Pressure

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1. Aria (Our Sun Elf Lich Sister!)

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The evening...

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VoC: B1 — 31. Alley Assassins

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1. Damon (Our Dhampir Former Prince!)

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News: Burnout and the Path Forward

TL;DR: I’m pausing Oscillation, UE, and ATM to focus on Veil of Chaos. My heart breaks over this decision. Life will break you, but despite that, you have all saved me, despite life's financial pains, growth pains, and the struggle to balance expectations. Patreon rewards will now be available in early Veil chapters. The most helpful thing you can do? Leave a rating/review for Veil on RR.

Dear Patrons,

First off, thank you. You...

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VoC: B1 — 30. The Shark-Girl’s Curse

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1. Cassy (Our Immortal Shark Girl!)

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VoC: B1 — 29. The Boss

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1. Damon (Our Dark Elf Prince!)

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A Big Ask Of Everyone!

I know this may be a bit annoying, everyone, but it really does make a difference. If you could give Veil of Chaos a try and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, rate it, it would be huge. It is getting close to Rising Stars, but it needs that push of ratings.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/130299/veil-...

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VoC: B1 — 28. Mine! Mine! MINE!

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1. Sophia (Our Lurking Mimic Girl!)

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VoC: B1 — 27. Snow Elf

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VoC: B1 — 26. Caged Potential

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VoC: B1 — 25. Into the Depths

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1. Damon (Our Dhampir MC!)

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Damon straightened,...

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VoC: B1 — 24. Hunger & Greed

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1. Cassy (Our Shark Girl Cleric!)

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VoC: B1 — 23. The Weight of Borrowed Crowns

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1. Aria (Our Struggling Lich Sister!)

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VoC: B1 — 22. Faith’s Victory

The afternoon light filtering through the barred windows had grown dim when the soft knock came at Catelyn’s door. She set down her quill, the letter to her children still unfinished, and straightened in her chair with the careful precision that was second nature.

“Who is it?”

Jacob, one of the six Paladins currently on duty overseeing her confinement, responded in his deep, gravely voice. “Princess Miriam requests an audience.”

Catelyn’s smile grew, heart becomi...

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ATM: Unexpected Circumstances

Due to some unexpected circumstances, I'm going to be unable to finish ATM's chapter tonight for tomorrow's release. I should be able to get Veil of Chaos finished; it's mostly done. But there were some problems that came up today.

Sorry! o7 I can try to do it on Saturday, but I can't promise it this week.

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VoC: B1 — 21. Fractured Mirrors

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1. Sophia (Our Struggling Mimic Girl!)

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VoC: B1 — 20. Divine Guidance

Proceeding down the path the halfling had directed him, he stopped in front of the shrine; it really was impossible to miss.

Where everything else in the district had a wild, organic beauty, Titania’s shrine was a masterpiece of controlled chaos. It appeared to be carved from a single massive tree, with spiraling branches that formed natural arches and chambers. Flowers bloomed at random intervals along the bark, their colors shifting and changing as Damon watched.

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VoC: B1 — 19. The Crime of Indignity

The half-eaten sweetbread tasted better than it had any right to. Cassy chewed mechanically, sharp teeth making quick work of the discarded pastry as she dug deeper into the restaurant’s refuse pile. Her shark tail swept lazily behind her, a small charm clearly visible and occasionally brushing against the pristine alley wall.

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2025-09-07 23:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post

VoC: B1 — 18. The Path of Whispers

Taking out the map he’d been given, he began his journey through the streets to the ancient district. According to Ashcroft, it sat in the old noble section, through the Path of Whispers. Silver bells hanging from trees were the clear sign of the transition from the lawful-good capital to more-or-less fae territory, which the city guard kept clear of due to ancient pacts.

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2025-09-06 22:06:50 +0000 UTC View Post

VoC: B1 — 17. Weaving Lies

Aria sat frozen in the private study chamber, minute after minute, Archmagus Aldwin taking the air from her lungs. Around her, silence reigned, oppressive and loud.

In her mind, all she saw was his bowed head.

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