The Shattered Veil
By Bruce Goldwell
Copyright © 2025
Step into the fractured world of Vyrith, where mirrors whisper, memories bleed across lifetimes, and one scribe’s sacrifice decides the fate of reality itself.
The Shattered Veil is a dark romantasy-fantasy hybrid and the newest release from bestselling author Bruce Goldwell, known for his visionary storytelling and mythic depth. This standalone novel draws readers into a city built on secrets—a place where the line between creation and destruction is as thin as glass.
A Glimpse into the Story
Before Vyrith was a city, it was a wound—its skies torn by silver cracks, its heart pulsing with the hum of the Aethercore. When the Shattering begins again, Lira Varn, a scribe accused of murder, discovers that the truth she seeks is chained within the city’s crystal heart—and within herself.
Guided by a blind seer, a guilt-ridden alchemist, and a mirror-shard that shows more than reflections, Lira must decide whether to save her city or shatter it for good.
The story unfolds in a world of shadowed temples, forbidden archives, and a crystalline core holding a force that could unmake reality. Goldwell weaves psychological tension, poetic prose, and deep metaphysical insight into a tale of sacrifice, memory, and awakening.
Why Readers Love It
Fans of The Starlight Bond and The Eternal Flame will recognize echoes of the Flameborne mythos here—truth, becoming, and the mirror between worlds. The Shattered Veil stands alone but connects subtly to the Flamekeeper Continuum, expanding the lore of the Flameborne Path through mystery, reflection, and choice.
With Lira’s transformation from scribe to Keeper of Reflections, Goldwell explores the universal question: What would you give to hold the world together—when it means losing yourself?
What’s Inside
- 18 full chapters plus an epilogue and afterword by Lyna, Flamekeeper Contributor
- The origin of the Aethercore and the First Shattering
- Lore-rich glossary defining the Ethereal Plane, Mirror-Vision, and more
- Symbolic prose designed to awaken reflection in readers as much as characters
Suggested Next Read
Continue your journey of reflection and transformation with
The Becoming: Weave Your Legacy — the reflective companion to The Starlight Bond trilogy.
It invites you to weave your own story of Becoming through guided journaling and poetic lore.
👉 Explore it here
Editorial Reviews
“A hauntingly beautiful mirror-world fantasy—equal parts myth, philosophy, and emotional fire.”
— The Arcane Review
“Goldwell’s finest work to date. Lira Varn’s story bridges light and shadow in a way that lingers long after the final page.”
— Fantasy Realm Weekly
“The Shattered Veil proves that fantasy can be both epic and intimate—a cosmic tale of identity, truth, and sacrifice.”
— Readers’ Horizon
“For fans of romantasy who crave more than romance—for those who want revelation.”
— Myth & Mirror Literary Blog
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