The Gateways Series

The truth was . . . he should have let him die. The souls trapped within the book have been given a chance at freedom but the cost will be great if they go free. Kuma knows the legend, or the part of it that he paid attention to. He knows that it's his place to protect the royal who is next to carry the secret of the Book of Ivory. He also knows that his visions of the future differ from those who've come before. When the Book of Ivory awakens and the souls within are allowed their chance at freedom, Kuma is thrust onto the path that he spent his life dreading. A path that could cost him everything. A path that only has one end. Death. Family secrets, forbidden magic, and ancient souls collide on the journey to the gateways. **Start your journey toward the gateways today!** CATALYST, book one in this grimdark fantasy series, begins with death and sacrifice and continues to shed blood and feathers as the daemons awaken. The Gateways In an attempt to end the great war, the fates endeavoured to seal the seven gates, placing six keys amongst the divinely born to appease the demands of the gods. Unbeknownst to the gods, the fates bound their enemy, the daemons, as guardians to the mortals of Graythal. This knowledge was then buried in legend and mostly forgotten. Trigger Warnings: This book contains abduction, alcoholism, amputation, blood, cults, death, domestic abuse, drinking, forced captivity, kidnapping, murder, pregnancy, torture, violence, and weapons.

You can't hide the truth of your blood.   All families have secrets and Cascara's might cost them all their lives.   Seers are born to die young and Sillar is no exception. That doesn't mean that death is something that he has accepted. In fact, he's done everything he can to ensure that it does not take him before he is ready.   Indebted to the village that saved him, Sillar vows to protect Cascara against those who murdered her mother. Even if it costs him his chance at crossing over. He never expected the interference that he's facing though, nor the complicated nature of Cascara's existence.   The paths of life and death twist together, drifting toward the gateways.     **Continue your journey toward the gateways today!**     SIGHTED, book two in this grimdark fantasy series, is a winding journey through prophecy and fate shepherding in an unforeseen future.   The Gateways In an attempt to end the great war, the fates endeavoured to seal the seven gates, placing six keys amongst the divinely born to appease the demands of the gods. Unbeknownst to the gods, the fates bound their enemy, the daemons, as guardians to the mortals of Graythal. This knowledge was then buried in legend and mostly forgotten.   Trigger warning: This book contains abductions, amputation, blood, corpses, death, death penalty, drinking, dying, forced captivity, past trauma, poisoning, rape, serious injury, torture, violence, and weapons.     The Gateways Series Book One - Catalyst

They are the last ones.   The gods expect unwavering loyalty from their expendable servants.   Daray entered the sacred fire willingly. He reminds himself of that often to keep his faith in the divine promise firm in his mind. Ensuring her future is his only goal and he is willing to sacrifice anything to see to it that she's safe.   As the power of chaos grows, the demons increase in number, and Daray is forced to recognize that the gods will disregard their promises when it suits them. He is forced to admit that he needs help to protect her and even that might not be enough.   Elemental magic and mortal balance connect to challenge the path to the gateways.     **Continue your journey toward the gateways today!**     BALANCE, book three in this grimdark fantasy series, provides a precarious glimpse into the world of those who follow the gods and the consequences of their loyalty.   The Gateways In an attempt to end the great war, the fates endeavoured to seal the seven gates, placing six keys amongst the divinely born to appease the demands of the gods. Unbeknownst to the gods, the fates bound their enemy, the daemons, as guardians to the mortals of Graythal. This knowledge was then buried in legend and mostly forgotten.   Trigger warning: This book contains abductions, blood, bones, classism, corpses, cults, death, dying, forced captivity, kidnapping, past trauma, poisoning, pregnancy, PTSD, self-harm, violence, vomit, war, and weapons.     The Gateways Series Book One - Catalyst Book Two - Sighted

The sacred has been twisted.   When shadows haunt your steps, there is no greater challenge than living each day.   Vythica has been reduced to a prize—a moment of paid conquest for those who can afford her. Freedom is just beyond her grasp and she's grown wary of any who promise it to her. The world has taught her that kindness is seldom genuine.   After a chance encounter ends with her being attacked by shadows, Vythica is forced to risk trusting the latest person who was willing to trade her for gold. This stranger seems to know the secrets of her soul and it's quickly evident that he's running from something.   Knots tighten while life unravels on the course to the gateways.     **Continue your journey toward the gateways today!**     SECRETS, book four in this grimdark fantasy series, wanders into the darkness of the spirit realm and the corrupt nature of the soul.   The Gateways In an attempt to end the great war, the fates endeavoured to seal the seven gates, placing six keys amongst the divinely born to appease the demands of the gods. Unbeknownst to the gods, the fates bound their enemy, the daemons, as guardians to the mortals of Graythal.   This knowledge was then buried in legend and mostly forgotten.   Trigger warning: This book contains abductions, amputations, blood, classism, cult, death, death penalty, depression, dying, forced captivity, kidnapping, mental illness, past trauma, poisoning, prostitution, PTSD, self-harm, serious injury, slavery, suicide, torture, violence, and weapons.     The Gateways Series Book One - Catalyst Book Two - Sighted Book Three - Balance

The cost of freedom cuts deep.   Unwavering trust in a convenient guide is often a path to an unfortunate end.   Against the guidance of one he once trusted, Kuma continues blindly forward. Divine visions have promised him his wife's freedom and reckless desperation now guides his steps.   The madness of her family is setting in but Amala no longer cares. Since the moment that Reece's hand went cold in her own the world around her has felt empty and the flame within her heart desires only to set it ablaze.   The fates have dictated that their paths cross but whether they survive each other is yet to be seen.   Scorched earth and blood stains the winding road to the gateways.     **Continue your journey toward the gateways today!**     ELEMENTAL, book five in this grimdark fantasy series, returns to the naivety of ignoring fate's path to pursue your own desires.   The Gateways   In an attempt to end the great war, the fates endeavoured to seal the seven gates, placing six keys amongst the divinely born to appease the demands of the gods. Unbeknownst to the gods, the fates bound their enemy, the daemons, as guardians to the mortals of Graythal.   This knowledge was then buried in legend and mostly forgotten.   Trigger warning: This book contains abduction, amputation, blood, bones, bullying, classism, corpses, death, depression, drinking, dying, forced captivity, hunting, kidnapping, past trauma, poisoning, serious injury, torture, violence, and weapons.     The Gateways Series Book One - Catalyst Book Two - Sighted Book Three - Balance Book Four - Secrets