Souls of Aurellia
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Last published Thu, Jan 8, 2026
History happens. We rarely get to choose it.
And when it does, it reshapes Lyriel and Florian in ways they could never have anticipated.
They must fight to stay human in a world that treats souls like coal for a fire-
but some cinders are strong enough to break the furnace.
Because even the biggest fires die when the fuel runs out.
Hi, I'm Nicolai Ene. I'm writing Souls of Aurellia as a love letter to the parts of us that refuse to become cruel-no matter what the world demands.
Expect: epic fantasy, soul-killing horrors, political predators, and a bond that refuses to be reduced to fuel.
Thanks for reading. If it hits you, leave a comment-I read everything.
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