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Author's Note: The True Cost of the Curse
Every fantasy story has a hidden key—a real-world truth that unlocks its magic. For The Crimson Chain , that truth is simple: this is a story of survival.
The curses, the stolen children, the terrifying transformation from a powerful being into a fragile, burdened mother—these elements are not just fantasy. They are the allegories I created to process the agonizing reality of a years-long battle against profound loss, abuse, addiction, and the seemingly endless heartache of fighting for the safety and well-being of my own children.
When you read about the Prince of the Glimmering Court, you are reading about the insidious, seductive nature of manipulation and control. When you witness Nautica shed her immortality for a scarred, human body, you are witnessing the true cost of a mother’s vow—the decision to sacrifice everything, including herself, to reclaim what was stolen.
