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Briane Nebria

The Winds of Winter Author George R.R. Martin's Ex-Assistants Already Know Secret Ending to Game of Thrones

Author George R.R. Martin, the Game of Thrones creator, says he continues to work on The Winds of Winter, which remains unfinished more than a decade after its expected release. (Credit: YouTube)

For millions of fantasy fans, the wait for the conclusion of A Song of Ice and Fire has shifted from eager anticipation to a form of cultural endurance art. Since the release of A Dance with Dragons in 2011, readers have meticulously picked apart every blog post and interview from George R.R. Martin, searching for a glimmer of hope that the saga's end is in sight. However, a startling revelation suggests that while the books remain unwritten, the ending may not be as much of a mystery as we think.

It has emerged that Martin reportedly shared the definitive conclusion of his epic tale with his former collaborators, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. During a recent episode of the Game of Thrones Podcast via Red Team Review, it was noted that the duo — who co-write under the pseudonym James S.A. Corey — allegedly received a full briefing on the saga's resolution.

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