Chronicles of Neiuar by vale wintry
Prequel Novelette
THE WITCH OF THE MISTS
Publication date: 27 January 2026
The Witch of the Mists is a prequel novelette to the Chronicles of Neiuar series, a dark fantasy/sci-fi saga woven from adventure, fierce passions, and the shadows of the human soul.
In a world where magic appears to have conquered science and human civilization stands upon a lie, good and evil intertwine until they become indistinguishable.
This story is a tribute to maternal love and offers an introduction to the haunting atmosphere of Neiuar, a world whose grand adventures begin with The Oblivion Gates, coming April 2026.
Blurb
How far would you go to save the one you love?
Everyone knows where the Lake of Mists lies, yet no one dares to go there.
No fish swim in its dead waters, shrouded in vapors that not even the brightest sun can pierce. No game roams the surrounding woods, only dark trees thinning into stunted shrubs along the still, lifeless shore.
And yet, the villagers swear an old woman lives there.
A mad hag who tricks travelers, they joke over tankards of ale.
A witch of dark power, they whisper instead by the firelight on the blackest nights.
Mhea, Robhar, Jaysan.
Three lives entwined by a ring of mist and blood, of love and despair. And by an ancient secret hidden within the coils of a cursed lake.
Themes
- Coming-of-age and self-discovery
- Family bonds and generational trauma
- Cosmic horror epic
- Love, sacrifice, and moral choice
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THE OBLIVION GATES
A Dark Science-Fantasy Saga where shifting is a cursed duty and magic a feared power
Publication date on Kindle Unlimited:
9 April 2026
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9 March – 8 April 2026
An ancient barrier. Two worlds. One lie.
The Oblivion Gates is the first book in the Chronicles of Neiuar series, a multi-POV dark science-fantasy saga that plunges readers into a universe of adventure, violent passions, and moral conflict. Good and Evil intertwine and blur in a world where magic seems to have triumphed over science, and the very foundations of human civilization stand upon a lie.
Blurb
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." — Arthur C. Clarke
An ancient barrier.
Two worlds.
One lie.
Good and Evil are but two versions of the same story.
Faithful to a millenary alliance, the elemental shape-shifting warriors known as the Wardens watch over the border between the realm of Men and the lands cursed by a plague now lost to legend. For over four centuries, neither the infected nor enemy armies have appeared on the horizon.
When a multitude of exhausted exiles reaches the Barrier seeking sanctuary, Solanya rebels against the Council’s blind refusal. But in a world forged by shadows, mercy is a dangerous gamble. She ventures into their camps, only to find something unexpected. What is the unknown artifact that young Nekrem calls a detector? And who are the beings hunting him, willing to do anything to reclaim it?
Torn between the kin of Men and that of the Wardens—an outcast to both as a half-blood—Solanya will discover that the line between Good and Evil does not run along the walls of the Barrier.
And she already crossed it in her mother’s womb, while clutching the hand of her twin, the dark mirror of her soul.
Is this series right for me?
This series is intended for a mature audience. It contains adult themes, violence, and complex moral dynamics.
Content / Trigger Warnings:
- Violence and death
- Adult themes and occasional sexual content
- Complex family dynamics (including twincest)
- Coarse language
Romance:
- Slow-burn romantic arcs unfold throughout the series.
- Relationships develop with maturity and unexpected twists, but romance is not the primary focus (this is not "Romantasy"; no mating tropes or formulaic beats).
THIS SERIES IS FOR YOU IF YOU ENJOY:
Immersive world-building, flawed and badass characters, and thrilling adventures that explore the vast grey areas between right and wrong. It is a story about the fight to survive in a world that forgives nothing and the hope that keeps it alive.
Perfect for fans of The Witcher, Dune, and Joe Abercrombie.
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