Vanessa M. Carpio

A Note to My Amazing Readers 
          
          Hi everyone,
          
          I wanted to share something personal with you all. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and while I'm processing this news and starting treatment, I want you to know that I have absolutely no intention of stopping my writing journey with you.
          
          This story—Ayla's journey, the magical world we're building together—means everything to me, and your support and enthusiasm keep me motivated every single day. You might notice updates coming a bit slower than usual as I navigate appointments and treatment, but I promise the story will continue.
          
          Thank you for being such an incredible, patient, and supportive community. Your comments, votes, and messages truly brighten my days more than you know.
          
          Sending love and gratitude,
          Vanessa ✨
          
          P.S. - I'm still here for any questions or just to chat in the comments. You all make this journey so much brighter.

Hello 

✨ NEW CHAPTER ALERT! ✨
          
           Chapter 10: Deep Currents is now up!
          
           Things are heating up as Ayla faces her first real battle! ⚔️
           Echo's protective instincts kick in 
           Secrets about the pendant are revealed ✨
           And they're heading somewhere unexpected...
          
          Go read and let me know what you think! 

Chapter 9 is up! ⭐️
          
          I am so sorry for the late update, but your girl had been busy this week and had to tackle those important tasks first before editing chapter 9 and publishing it ⌨️
          
          Ayla and Vivian are officially on the run! That shadowblade reveal though… chills! ⚔️
          
          Vivian’s finally sharing some real answers about Ayla’s bloodline ☀️
          
          And Echo being the perfect guide as always ✨
          
          Where do you think this sanctuary is? Drop your theories!

✨ Bringing Ayla to life! ✨
          
          Just finished this speedpaint of our fierce heroine from my fantasy novel! Those color-changing eyes were definitely a challenge to capture 
          
          https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKw-v6aIWR0/?igsh=MTQ5aXl4bWhyaG5icQ==
          
          What do you think? Does she match how you pictured her while reading? 

Chapter 7 is live! ✨
          
          Vivian's boundaries are failing... time to RUN! 
          
          Plus an "Ayla and Tomas" moment?? My heart can't handle this 
          
          Finally getting some real answers from Vivian though - it's about time!
          
          What do you think she's going to reveal?

Chapter 6 is up! ✨
          
          Ayla finally makes it to the spring festival and it’s everything she dreamed of… until her pendant starts acting strange during the bonfire ceremony 
          
          And coming home to find Vivian waiting with that danger signal? Uh oh…
          
          What do you think is about to happen? Drop your theories!

Character illustrations coming up soon❤️so we can give our beloved characters a face to remember ✨

Chapter 6 is up! 
          
          Ayla finds more clues about her parents in that mysterious letter, and decides to sneak out to the spring festival.
          
          Tomas showing up to guide her there? Suspicious timing… 
          
          What do you think will happen at the festival? Let me know!

Chapter 5 is up! ✨
          
          Ayla’s getting more suspicious about Vivian’s secrets, and those dreams are getting harder to ignore… 
          
          What do you think she should do? Trust her guardian or start digging for answers?
          
          Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Your feedback always makes my day ✨