Valley of Lost Souls
A novella of dark fantasy, survival, and redemption

When Arix and his family set out to claim a sudden and unexpected inheritance in a distant city to the south, they expect a simple journey—perhaps even a hopeful new beginning. But what they find instead is a cursed valley veiled in mist, saturated with dread, and stained by a forgotten conflict—a war that never truly ended.

Drawn into the decaying ghost town of Krellrock, the family soon realizes they are not alone. Shadows linger at the edge of vision. Ghosts march beneath the soil. And something ancient waits, stirring behind it all—something bound to the land by blood, betrayal, and sorrow.

As unnatural fog thickens around them and the town's dark history begins to surface, Arix must do more than protect those he loves—he must face a legacy of corruption that stretches back generations. Allies stand at Arix's side: a loyal warrior burdened by grief, a hardened friend shaped by survival, and a priest forced to withstand the test of time—each carrying scars the valley is all too eager to reopen.

But every revelation comes with a cost. As ghostly forces close in and the curse tightens its grip, Arix and his companions must stand against a growing darkness—conquer it, or become a part of it.

Valley of Lost Souls is a gripping standalone tale within The Caravan Tales anthology—a fusion of epic fantasy and supernatural horror, where courage is tested, memories linger like echoes, and evil is never buried deep enough.