Hi everyone!
Mattie here — author of Veil of Flames.

I’m so excited to finally share this next part of the story with you here on Tapas. This is still a working draft, but it’s the real journey—raw, evolving, and told the way it was meant to be. If you’ve been here since Veil of Ashes, welcome back. And if you’re new, you’re stepping into a world already burning.

Jo’s journey doesn’t get easier from here. The stakes are higher, the choices heavier, and survival is no longer the only goal. As the resistance begins to shift and fracture, she’s forced to face what it truly means to lead, to trust, and to care in a world that punishes it.

Along the way, you’ll still see extras sprinkled in—artwork, poetry, and small glimpses into the world beyond the page. If you’d like even more behind-the-scenes content, you can also find me on Patreon.

Most of all, I hope this story stays with you. I’d love to hear your thoughts, theories, and reactions—your voice makes this journey even more meaningful.

Teaser:

The ashes never stopped burning. They just learned to wait until the world gave them a reason to rise.