Fans of George RR Martin's "A Song Of Ice And Fire" are still mourning the fact that the sixth book in the series, "The Winds Of Winter," will not see the light of day anytime this year.
Harper Collins may not be publishing the "Game Of Thrones" book series in 2015, but the HBO TV show will thankfully be premiering its fifth season this April.
As if fans needed something to lift up their spirits after the disappointing news, someone from the British bookstore Waterstones leaked an alleged letter from George R.R. Martin himself to Harper Collins containing the initial story pitch for the "Game Of Thrones" book series.
According to E! News, the person tweeted then took down photos of Martin's 1993 letter containing plotlines for what the bestselling author called his "epic trilogy," "A Song Of Ice And Fire." Thankfully, a copy still lurks in Tumblr.
The letter highlighted some plotlines that were way different than what avid readers and viewers know now.
In his letter, the celebrated writer mentioned his plan of keeping Tyrion Lannister, Danaerys Targaryen and "three of the children of Winterfell" - which includes Bran, Arya and Jon Snow - alive until the end.
Even in this first outline, Martin refused to spill on Jon Snow's real parentage. Although the letter does mention a love story of some kind between Arya and her supposed half brother.
They will supposedly be tormented by their feelings for each other until "Jon's true parentage is finally revealed in the last book."
Whether Martin plans to keep the Stark bastard's real identity a secret until the last book or not is still unknown. What's clear, however, is that (right now) there is no romance between Arya and the man she recognizes as her brother in the published "Game Of Thrones" book series.
Other revelations included Tyrion's fate - developing an unrequited love for Arya and being blamed for the death of his nephew Joffrey. Jamie Lannister is also portrayed as an evil person who kills everyone ahead of him to get to the Iron Throne.
Find out more from the actual letter here.
