"The Winds of Winter" is rumored to be the last book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

George R.R. Martin has reportedly finished the book and will have it released early next year. While fans are excited to grab a copy of the much-touted novel, reports claiming that Martin will finally quit writing after its release are now dampening the spirits of "A Song of Ice and Fire" followers.

A report from Parent Herald recently claimed that Martin had decided to stop writing the book after the airing of "Game of Thrones season 6 episode 10. Reports say that the series finale featured major spoilers, disappointing Martin.

Now, the author is said to be undecided as to where to bring the story of "The Winds of Winter" and is worried that his fans would forget about the book and become too much dependent on what the "Game of Thrones" has to offer.

Despite endless rumors surrounding the upcoming novel, the author has kept mum about the issue. Moreover, fans who remain positive about the release of "The Winds of Winter" believe that all claims are just plain rumors until proven true.

Meanwhile, some speculate that the book will be released early next year as Martin has been revealing some of its chapters recently. In fact, some reports claim that the author is now putting the last touches on his masterpiece and will be ready to release it before fans even know it.

The sixth installment of "A Song of Ice and Fire" is expected to feature more deaths and battles.