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Nicole Nicholls

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Are you fascinated by the boundless landscapes of epic fantasy? Do you dream of crafting realms where magic crackles, ancient prophecies unfold, and heroes rise against impossible odds? I know I do! When I first embarked on my own epic fantasy series, I quickly realized that the true magic, the very soul of an unforgettable tale, lies in the world it inhabits.

I'm pulling back the curtain to share some of the insights and practical approaches I've learned for building truly unforgettable epic fantasy worlds.

Link in bio and below:
https://www.nicolenicholls.com/post/crafting-an-unforgettable-epic-fantasy-series-creating-epic-fantasy-worlds

Are you fascinated by the boundless landscapes of epic fantasy? Do you dream of crafting realms where magic crackles, ancient prophecies unfold, and heroes rise against impossible odds? I know I do! When I first embarked on my own epic fantasy series, I quickly realized that the true magic, the very soul of an unforgettable tale, lies in the world it inhabits.

I'm pulling back the curtain to share some of the insights and practical approaches I've learned for building truly unforgettable epic fantasy worlds.

Link in bio and below:
https://www.nicolenicholls.com/post/crafting-an-unforgettable-epic-fantasy-series-creating-epic-fantasy-worlds

In epic fantasy, characters linger in your mind long after the story ends. They're more than heroes or villains; they have depth, flaws, and dreams that feel vividly real.

Creating a character involves more than their identity. It’s about who they become to those, including dragons, around them.

Discover Oryn and Thorne in the Thread of Fate series. 🖤

#FantasyHeroes #DragonRiders #EpicTales #IndieBooks #CharacterJourney #StoryMagic #UnforgettableFigures #FantasyRealms #CreativeTales #CharacterDepth

In epic fantasy, characters linger in your mind long after the story ends. They're more than heroes or villains; they have depth, flaws, and dreams that feel vividly real.

Creating a character involves more than their identity. It’s about who they become to those, including dragons, around them.

Discover Oryn and Thorne in the Thread of Fate series. 🖤

#FantasyHeroes #DragonRiders #EpicTales #IndieBooks #CharacterJourney #StoryMagic #UnforgettableFigures #FantasyRealms #CreativeTales #CharacterDepth

Some princes don't fight for their crown.
They surrender it to save everyone else.
Realm of Shadows is available now — link in bio. 🖤
Thank you @reedsy.discovery for this beautiful review!

#EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #DragonBooks #ShadowMagic #IndieAuthor #BookReview #ReedsyDiscovery #FourthWing #TheWitcher #FantasyReads

Some princes don't fight for their crown.
They surrender it to save everyone else.
Realm of Shadows is available now — link in bio. 🖤
Thank you @reedsy.discovery for this beautiful review!

#EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #DragonBooks #ShadowMagic #IndieAuthor #BookReview #ReedsyDiscovery #FourthWing #TheWitcher #FantasyReads

Vallen says this to Raven about birthdays.
She didn't understand why anyone would celebrate just being born. He gave her a reason to.
It's a tender moment in a brutal story—a reminder that survival itself is an act of defiance. That existing, even when it's hard, is worth celebrating.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — free when you join the Circle of Seven.
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Vallen says this to Raven about birthdays.
She didn't understand why anyone would celebrate just being born. He gave her a reason to.
It's a tender moment in a brutal story—a reminder that survival itself is an act of defiance. That existing, even when it's hard, is worth celebrating.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — free when you join the Circle of Seven.
🔗 Link in bio.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #BookQuote #FantasyQuotes #FoundFamily #ChosenFamily #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #SurvivalIsDefiance #MorallyGreyCharacters #EpicFantasy #ComingSoon

The Thread of Fates series has been living in my head for years.
Eleven books. Four prequels. Seven main novels. One epic story about prophecy, found family, and the cost of secrets.
Realm of Shadows is where it all begins—Vallen's origin story. The foundation for everything that comes after.
Coffee's ready. I can't wait for you to meet him.
🖤 Free download available now — link in bio.

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The Thread of Fates series has been living in my head for years.
Eleven books. Four prequels. Seven main novels. One epic story about prophecy, found family, and the cost of secrets.
Realm of Shadows is where it all begins—Vallen's origin story. The foundation for everything that comes after.
Coffee's ready. I can't wait for you to meet him.
🖤 Free download available now — link in bio.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #FreeBook #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #ReaderMagnet #SixOfCrows #CruelPrince #EmberInTheAshes #EpicFantasy #WritersOfInstagram #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #ComingSoon

✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Realm of Shadows is now available as a FREE download when you join the Circle of Seven newsletter.
In one nightmare of a day, twelve-year-old Prince Vallen watches his mother executed for treason—then defies his father to save a girl from the same fate.
That night, he stumbles through shadow into the realm of an ancient being who tells him of a prophecy. A burden that will shape the rest of his life.
With Nymeria, he builds a rebellion. For two years, he hunts for the prophecy twins who might save the realm. Then a stolen report leads him to Raven—a seven-year-old girl who survived a glyph massacre. A girl both kings want dead.
For three years, he hides her. Trains her. Builds something that feels like family. But protecting Raven means lying to everyone else he loves.
When his secrets finally shatter everything he's built, Vallen faces the ultimate choice.
Some sacrifices can only be made alone.
🔗 Grab your free copy now — link in bio.

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✨ IT'S HERE ✨
Realm of Shadows is now available as a FREE download when you join the Circle of Seven newsletter.
In one nightmare of a day, twelve-year-old Prince Vallen watches his mother executed for treason—then defies his father to save a girl from the same fate.
That night, he stumbles through shadow into the realm of an ancient being who tells him of a prophecy. A burden that will shape the rest of his life.
With Nymeria, he builds a rebellion. For two years, he hunts for the prophecy twins who might save the realm. Then a stolen report leads him to Raven—a seven-year-old girl who survived a glyph massacre. A girl both kings want dead.
For three years, he hides her. Trains her. Builds something that feels like family. But protecting Raven means lying to everyone else he loves.
When his secrets finally shatter everything he's built, Vallen faces the ultimate choice.
Some sacrifices can only be made alone.
🔗 Grab your free copy now — link in bio.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #NewRelease #FreeBook #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #LaunchDay #ReaderMagnet #SixOfCrows #CruelPrince #EmberInTheAshes #EpicFantasy #OutNow

This is a story about a traumatized prince trying not to become his father. About a girl finding her power and her voice. About a rebellion forged in shadow. About the people you choose to become your family.
📖 FREE this Sunday when you join the Circle of Seven.
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This is a story about a traumatized prince trying not to become his father. About a girl finding her power and her voice. About a rebellion forged in shadow. About the people you choose to become your family.
📖 FREE this Sunday when you join the Circle of Seven.
🔗 Link in bio.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #BetaReaders #BookReview #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #FreeBook #ReaderMagnet #NewRelease #EpicFantasy #MustRead

Creating unforgettable characters in epic fantasy hinges on their journey of growth. The transformation from who they are initially to who they evolve into by the finale adds depth and emotional richness to your narrative, turning a mere adventure into a resonant story that captivates readers. In this article, I’ll provide actionable tips to foster character development in epic fantasy, ensuring their paths are both engaging and significant. Dive into the full blog post: https://www.nicolenicholls.com/post/crafting-dynamic-character-arcs-for-growth-in-epic-fantasy-stories

#CharacterDevelopment #EpicFantasy #Storytelling #WritingTips #NarrativeGrowth #FantasyWriting #CharacterArcs #CreativeWriting #AuthorLife #FictionWriting

Creating unforgettable characters in epic fantasy hinges on their journey of growth. The transformation from who they are initially to who they evolve into by the finale adds depth and emotional richness to your narrative, turning a mere adventure into a resonant story that captivates readers. In this article, I’ll provide actionable tips to foster character development in epic fantasy, ensuring their paths are both engaging and significant. Dive into the full blog post: https://www.nicolenicholls.com/post/crafting-dynamic-character-arcs-for-growth-in-epic-fantasy-stories

#CharacterDevelopment #EpicFantasy #Storytelling #WritingTips #NarrativeGrowth #FantasyWriting #CharacterArcs #CreativeWriting #AuthorLife #FictionWriting

He's a ghost that haunts two kings.
No one knows his face. No one knows his name. The only evidence he exists is a black crow feather left behind at every ambush. Every family saved. Every supply wagon that returns empty.
They call him the Crow.
Before the legend, there was a boy. A prince who watched his mother die. A son who refused to become his father.
This is how the legend began.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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He's a ghost that haunts two kings.
No one knows his face. No one knows his name. The only evidence he exists is a black crow feather left behind at every ambush. Every family saved. Every supply wagon that returns empty.
They call him the Crow.
Before the legend, there was a boy. A prince who watched his mother die. A son who refused to become his father.
This is how the legend began.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #TheCrow #CrowRises #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #ShadowPrince #MorallyGreyCharacters #EpicFantasy #Rebellion #GhostWhoHauntsKings #ComingSoon

In the world of Terros, there are two realms: Eldoria and Arcadia.
But only one Prince of Shadows.
This is his origin story. Watch how he becomes the legend feared for his power and loved for the rebellion that saved countless families.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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In the world of Terros, there are two realms: Eldoria and Arcadia.
But only one Prince of Shadows.
This is his origin story. Watch how he becomes the legend feared for his power and loved for the rebellion that saved countless families.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #PrinceOfShadows #Terros #Eldoria #Arcadia #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #ShadowPrince #MorallyGreyCharacters #EpicFantasy #OriginStory #ComingSoon

A message from the Prince of Shadows himself.
Before the rebellion. Before the secrets. Before the sacrifices that would cost him everything.
There was a boy who found a family worth fighting for.
Realm of Shadows is Vallen's origin story. The beginning of everything.
🖤 Coming soon.

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A message from the Prince of Shadows himself.
Before the rebellion. Before the secrets. Before the sacrifices that would cost him everything.
There was a boy who found a family worth fighting for.
Realm of Shadows is Vallen's origin story. The beginning of everything.
🖤 Coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #OriginStory #TheCrow #VesperCourt #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #ChosenFamily #MorallyGreyCharacters #EpicFantasy #ShadowPrince #ComingSoon

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
Realm of Shadows is the origin story of Prince Vallen—a boy who lost everything, built a rebellion from shadow, and found an unexpected family in a traumatized girl and her dragon.
For fans of Six of Crows, An Ember in the Ashes, and The Cruel Prince.
Coming soon as a FREE download when you join the Circle of Seven newsletter.
🔗 Link in bio.

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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
Realm of Shadows is the origin story of Prince Vallen—a boy who lost everything, built a rebellion from shadow, and found an unexpected family in a traumatized girl and her dragon.
For fans of Six of Crows, An Ember in the Ashes, and The Cruel Prince.
Coming soon as a FREE download when you join the Circle of Seven newsletter.
🔗 Link in bio.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #CoverReveal #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #NewRelease #SixOfCrows #CruelPrince #EmberInTheAshes #FoundFamily #FaeFiction #EpicFantasy #FreeBook #ReaderMagnet

The Evolution of Vallen.
Realm of Shadows is the first installment of his origin story. Watch him evolve from Vesper Court Prince to the legendary Crow—rebel, guardian, catalyst.
Realm of Darkness is where everything changes. The boy who is captured and thrown into the Krev never comes out. Something else wearing a familiar face emerges.
See why his transformation was necessary in Book One of the Thread of Fate series, Shattered Fates.
Dive into a world where prophecies lie, protectors betray, and love rewrites the very fabric of destiny.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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The Evolution of Vallen.
Realm of Shadows is the first installment of his origin story. Watch him evolve from Vesper Court Prince to the legendary Crow—rebel, guardian, catalyst.
Realm of Darkness is where everything changes. The boy who is captured and thrown into the Krev never comes out. Something else wearing a familiar face emerges.
See why his transformation was necessary in Book One of the Thread of Fate series, Shattered Fates.
Dive into a world where prophecies lie, protectors betray, and love rewrites the very fabric of destiny.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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#RealmOfShadows #RealmOfDarkness #ShatteredFates #ThreadOfFates #CharacterArc #CharacterEvolution #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #TheCrow #VesperCourt #EpicFantasy #FoundFamily #MorallyGreyCharacters #OriginStory #FantasySeries #ComingSoon

"You didn't make me into a weapon, Val. You gave me the tools to survive in a world that wants me dead."
She was seven when he found her. Silent. Traumatized. Running from monsters.
By ten, Raven had found her voice, her power, and her family.
"Raven's transformation from a terrified, silent survivor into a fierce, intuitive, and powerful young woman was phenomenal."
— Beta Reader
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming in days.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #CharacterGrowth #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #Survivor #StrongFemaleCharacter #FaeFiction #EpicFantasy #BetaReader #ComingSoon

"You didn't make me into a weapon, Val. You gave me the tools to survive in a world that wants me dead."
She was seven when he found her. Silent. Traumatized. Running from monsters.
By ten, Raven had found her voice, her power, and her family.
"Raven's transformation from a terrified, silent survivor into a fierce, intuitive, and powerful young woman was phenomenal."
— Beta Reader
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming in days.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #CharacterGrowth #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FoundFamily #Survivor #StrongFemaleCharacter #FaeFiction #EpicFantasy #BetaReader #ComingSoon

He didn't save her out of duty. He saved her because no one else would.
Three years of training. Three years of secrets. Three years of building something that felt like family.
She became his reason to fight. He became her reason to believe.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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He didn't save her out of duty. He saved her because no one else would.
Three years of training. Three years of secrets. Three years of building something that felt like family.
She became his reason to fight. He became her reason to believe.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #FoundFamily #ChosenFamily #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #ProtectiveHero #MorallyGreyCharacters #EpicFantasy #ComingSoon

A dragon egg waited two thousand years for a reason to hatch.
It found one in a seven-year-old girl with violet eyes and impossible power.
Now Vallen has two hatchlings to protect.
🐉💜
Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

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A dragon egg waited two thousand years for a reason to hatch.
It found one in a seven-year-old girl with violet eyes and impossible power.
Now Vallen has two hatchlings to protect.
🐉💜
Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #Dragons #DragonRider #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #BookStagram #DragonsOfInstagram #FoundFamily #IndieAuthor #FaeFiction #BondedPair #EpicFantasy #ComingSoon

The shadows have a story to tell.
Realm of Shadows is here—the origin of The Crow and the found family forged in darkness. Next comes Realm of Thorns, where you'll meet Quicksilver.
Get to know them all before Shattered Fates launches this Fall.
🔗 [Link in bio]

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The shadows have a story to tell.
Realm of Shadows is here—the origin of The Crow and the found family forged in darkness. Next comes Realm of Thorns, where you'll meet Quicksilver.
Get to know them all before Shattered Fates launches this Fall.
🔗 [Link in bio]

#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy #IndieAuthor #IndieFantasy #FoundFamily #FantasySeries #BookTrailer #Bookstagram #BooksOfInstagram #NewRelease #WhatToReadNext

He was twelve when he defied the king to save a girl from the same fate.
By fourteen, Prince Vallen had built a rebellion, created a spy network, and started hunting for the prophecy twins who might save the realm.
Meet Vallen. The prince who chose war over silence.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #FantasyPrince #MorallyGreyCharacters #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #Rebellion #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FantasyBooks #ShadowMagic #FaePrince #FoundFamily #EpicFantasy #ComingSoon

He was twelve when he defied the king to save a girl from the same fate.
By fourteen, Prince Vallen had built a rebellion, created a spy network, and started hunting for the prophecy twins who might save the realm.
Meet Vallen. The prince who chose war over silence.
🖤 Realm of Shadows — coming soon.

#RealmOfShadows #ThreadOfFates #FantasyPrince #MorallyGreyCharacters #YAFantasy #DarkFantasy #Rebellion #BookStagram #IndieAuthor #FantasyBooks #ShadowMagic #FaePrince #FoundFamily #EpicFantasy #ComingSoon

Thread of Fate Character Spotlight: Vallen the Void Caster

The Only Void Caster in Fae History
Five years in absolute darkness would break most men. For Vallen, it forged something far more dangerous.

A prince who chose mercy over power. Who paid the price in blood, in torture, in darkness so complete it devoured even the concept of light. Most would have shattered. Vallen emerged, wielding shadows like a second skin and void magic that makes ancient beings pause mid-breath.

Now he's the founder of the Crimson Crow—a resistance born from the ashes of royal cruelty, operating from shadows with surgical precision. His targets? The kings who perpetuate prophecy's endless, bloody cycle. His weapon? Power forged in the very darkness meant to destroy him.

Meeting Vallen is an experience you don't forget.

First, the predatory grace. He moves like violence contained—deliberate, precise, purposeful. Every gesture calculated. Every glance is an assessment.

Then, those eyes. Cobalt depths that seem to swallow light itself, holding secrets darker than the void he commands. They evaluate. Catalog. Decide whether you're a threat, an asset, or beneath notice entirely.

His magic? Shadow bends to his will as naturally as breathing. Darkness responds to him not as a tool but as an extension of his very being. The true extent of his power remains carefully leashed—a fact that should terrify you more than any display of force.

But beneath the danger lies something unexpected: charm. Court-trained charisma that can disarm you with a half-smile before you realize you've already been weighed, measured, and categorized. He speaks only when words serve a purpose, letting silence do the heavy lifting while others squirm and fill the void.

Cross him, and you'll face a prince who learned cruelty from masters.

Earn his loyalty, and you'll discover a protector who would burn the world down before letting you face darkness alone.

Thread of Fate Character Spotlight: Vallen the Void Caster

The Only Void Caster in Fae History
Five years in absolute darkness would break most men. For Vallen, it forged something far more dangerous.

A prince who chose mercy over power. Who paid the price in blood, in torture, in darkness so complete it devoured even the concept of light. Most would have shattered. Vallen emerged, wielding shadows like a second skin and void magic that makes ancient beings pause mid-breath.

Now he's the founder of the Crimson Crow—a resistance born from the ashes of royal cruelty, operating from shadows with surgical precision. His targets? The kings who perpetuate prophecy's endless, bloody cycle. His weapon? Power forged in the very darkness meant to destroy him.

Meeting Vallen is an experience you don't forget.

First, the predatory grace. He moves like violence contained—deliberate, precise, purposeful. Every gesture calculated. Every glance is an assessment.

Then, those eyes. Cobalt depths that seem to swallow light itself, holding secrets darker than the void he commands. They evaluate. Catalog. Decide whether you're a threat, an asset, or beneath notice entirely.

His magic? Shadow bends to his will as naturally as breathing. Darkness responds to him not as a tool but as an extension of his very being. The true extent of his power remains carefully leashed—a fact that should terrify you more than any display of force.

But beneath the danger lies something unexpected: charm. Court-trained charisma that can disarm you with a half-smile before you realize you've already been weighed, measured, and categorized. He speaks only when words serve a purpose, letting silence do the heavy lifting while others squirm and fill the void.

Cross him, and you'll face a prince who learned cruelty from masters.

Earn his loyalty, and you'll discover a protector who would burn the world down before letting you face darkness alone.

I didn’t think I could write a fantasy novel — until I tried writing just one scene on a random Thursday evening.

Before: I used to believe I wasn’t capable of crafting a journey that would feel engaging and real.

During: But when I took the leap and tried sketching out what I imagined, I slowly began to see progress.

After: Now, I’m finishing my third novel, and I am in the process of publishing all of them, and I’m so glad I didn’t give up.

I didn’t think I could write a fantasy novel — until I tried writing just one scene on a random Thursday evening.

Before: I used to believe I wasn’t capable of crafting a journey that would feel engaging and real.

During: But when I took the leap and tried sketching out what I imagined, I slowly began to see progress.

After: Now, I’m finishing my third novel, and I am in the process of publishing all of them, and I’m so glad I didn’t give up.

COMING SEPTEMBER 2026
Twins born under a shattered prophecy. One destined to break the world. One to heal it.
Separated at birth. Bound by fate. And caught between two realms on the edge of war.
When the ancient World Stones begin to stir, Raven and Raiden are drawn toward a destiny neither chose—and a shadow prince who carries secrets that could unravel everything.
Shattered Fates is the first book in the Thread of Fate series—an epic fantasy saga of dragons, prophecy, forbidden magic, and bonds that defy death itself.
Four prequels. Seven books. One world you’ll never forget.
📚 Realm of Shadows — January 2026
📚 Realm of Thorns — February 2026
📚 Realm of Darkness — March 2026
📚 Realm of Nightmares — April 2026
📚 Shattered Fates — September 2026
Are you ready to discover Terros?
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COMING SEPTEMBER 2026
Twins born under a shattered prophecy. One destined to break the world. One to heal it.
Separated at birth. Bound by fate. And caught between two realms on the edge of war.
When the ancient World Stones begin to stir, Raven and Raiden are drawn toward a destiny neither chose—and a shadow prince who carries secrets that could unravel everything.
Shattered Fates is the first book in the Thread of Fate series—an epic fantasy saga of dragons, prophecy, forbidden magic, and bonds that defy death itself.
Four prequels. Seven books. One world you’ll never forget.
📚 Realm of Shadows — January 2026
📚 Realm of Thorns — February 2026
📚 Realm of Darkness — March 2026
📚 Realm of Nightmares — April 2026
📚 Shattered Fates — September 2026
Are you ready to discover Terros?
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#fantasy #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyseries #darkfantasy #dragonriders #fae #faefantasy #romantasy #fantasyromance #bookstagram #booktok #fantasyreads #fantasybooklover #fantasyauthor #indieauthor #selfpublished #bookreveal #comingsoon2026 #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #newbookseries #fantasyworldbuilding #bookannouncement #threadoffate #shatteredfates #destinyriftpress #nicolenicholls #bookrecommendations #mustread

The Wolf of the North doesn't bare her fangs until she's ready to strike.
Raven Landry survived what should have killed her. Trained in shadows by the Prince of Shadows himself. Bonded to a dragon who waited 2,000 years to find her.
She's not here to fulfill prophecy. She's here to rewrite it.
Thread of Fate series — Coming 2026
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The Wolf of the North doesn't bare her fangs until she's ready to strike.
Raven Landry survived what should have killed her. Trained in shadows by the Prince of Shadows himself. Bonded to a dragon who waited 2,000 years to find her.
She's not here to fulfill prophecy. She's here to rewrite it.
Thread of Fate series — Coming 2026
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"Nobody is born a warrior; you choose to be one when you refuse to stay seated. You choose to be one when you refuse to back down. You choose to be one when you stand up after getting knocked down. You choose to be one because if not you, who?"
— Raven Landry, The Wolf of the North
Thread of Fate series — Coming 2026
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#fantasy #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #fantasyquotes #bookquotes #fantasyheroine #strongfemalecharacter #fantasywarrior #warrior #violeteyes #energymagic #dragonrider #bookstagram #fantasyreads #indieauthor #threadoffate #ravenlandry #destinyriftpress #nicolenicholls #fantasyart #characterart #bookaesthetic #fantasyseries #romantasy #comingsoon2026

"Nobody is born a warrior; you choose to be one when you refuse to stay seated. You choose to be one when you refuse to back down. You choose to be one when you stand up after getting knocked down. You choose to be one because if not you, who?"
— Raven Landry, The Wolf of the North
Thread of Fate series — Coming 2026
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#fantasy #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #fantasyquotes #bookquotes #fantasyheroine #strongfemalecharacter #fantasywarrior #warrior #violeteyes #energymagic #dragonrider #bookstagram #fantasyreads #indieauthor #threadoffate #ravenlandry #destinyriftpress #nicolenicholls #fantasyart #characterart #bookaesthetic #fantasyseries #romantasy #comingsoon2026

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