Historical Fantasy Trilogy
The Veil Chronicles
Before the legends of Bayou Veil, there was a family whose journey across an ocean changed generations forever. Follow the Schexnaydre family from Germany to Louisiana as history, folklore, and quiet magic intertwine to reveal the origins of the Bayou Universe.
Beneath the Black Water
In 1810, eleven-year-old Lena Schexnaydre leaves Germany with her family in search of a new life in Louisiana. Guided by old traditions, whispered folklore, and a mysterious heirloom from her grandmother, Lena discovers that some stories cross oceans... and some promises never fade.
The Bones of the Bayou
As the Schexnaydre family settles into their new home, ancient bargains awaken beneath the cypress trees and old promises demand to be honored.
The Veil Remembers
The family's greatest secrets finally surface as generations of promises, sacrifices, and forgotten truths collide.
The Family Behind the Legend
Meet the Schexnaydres
Before the legends of Bayou Veil, there was a family beginning a journey that would change generations forever. Meet Johann, Elise, Lena, Rein, and Großmutter Adelheid, and discover the people at the beginning of the Bayou Universe.
About the Trilogy
Set in the early 1800s, The Veil Chronicles follows the Schexnaydre family as they leave Germany to begin a new life in Louisiana. What begins as an immigrant's journey soon becomes the origin of a centuries-old legacy.
Through forgotten folklore, family heirlooms, whispered rules, and ancient promises, the trilogy reveals how the Veil first touched the Schexnaydre family and how their choices shaped the Bayou Universe for generations to come.
Rich with history, folklore, family, and quiet wonder, The Veil Chronicles serves as the historical foundation of the Bayou Universe and the events that eventually unfold in Bayou Veil.
Preserved Through Generations
Explore the Veil Chronicles Archive
Explore the family tree, historical timeline, heirlooms, maps, folklore, traditions, and journals that preserve the history behind the stories.