George R.R. Martin, the author of 'A Song of Ice and Fire', tends to keep secrets on the stories and characters very close at hand, away from prying eyes.

However, The Cushing Library is currently holding the 1600-page manuscript for 'A Dance With Dragons'; the latest book from the series, and is allowing anyone to check out the work. One Redditor took the time to delve into the manuscript, trying to find plot spoilers and anything else. 

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Most of the pages are full of small proofreading and editing marks, some declaring Martin's obsession with the phrases "words are wind", "soon or late" (instead of sooner or later) to be problematic, even though Martin writes it off using the STET mark.

The editor also takes issue at the start of Jaime Lannister's chapter, claiming due to it being five years since the reader has followed Jaime, perhaps they should be re-told about his situation.

One of the big spoilers for readers is a part on Coldhands, the ominous guard of Bran Stark and Samwell Tarly, who works with The Children beyond the Wall.

To many Game of Thrones fans, Coldhands is Benjen Stark, Jon Snow's uncle and Brother on the Night's Watch, who disappeared early on in the story. The bodies of Benjen and his party were never found, leading people to believe the figure Coldhands might be all that remains of Benjen Stark.

In the manuscript however, Martin firmly declares Coldhands is not Benjen Stark, replying to an editorial mark saying "Is this Benjen? I think its Benjen..." with a simple "NO", shutting down most who believe Coldhands has some resemblance.

This would explain why Coldhands is not featured on HBO's Game of Thrones in Season 5, if Martin intends to keep the identity of Coldhands a secret. HBO is also moving away from zombies, like Coldhands and Lady Stoneheart.

It is unclear if Coldhands will make a reappearance in 'The Winds of Winter', considering Bran Stark is now with The Children of the Forest and Samwell Tarly is far away from the North, there is little need of the helper. 

Martin has not offered regular updates on 'The Winds of Winter', due to the expansive amount of work he has put into the sixth book, potentially the second last of the Song of Ice and Fire series. According to analysts, TWOW will come between 2015 and 2017, citing Martin's previous writing speed.

There is a worry among HBO and Martin himself that the TV show will catch up to the books, meaning Martin will have to give information on future stories and development, before the full book is finished.

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