It’s been fourteen years since Gaeren saw Aeliana disappear, but he still searches every port for his childhood friend. When the latest clue points to lands across the barrier, where people are no longer supposed to exist, Gaeren is forced to relive the painful memories of losing Aeliana in order to discover if she’s still within his reach.

The Light That Takes is a prequel short story in The Half-Light Chronicles, an epic fantasy series with found family, reluctant royalty, dragons, and blood magic. The first book in the series, Blood of the Stars, released on Kickstarter in September 2023 and hit retailers in March 2024. The second book releases on Kickstarter in Fall 2024.

It’s been fourteen years since Gaeren saw Aeliana disappear, but he still searches every port for his childhood friend. When the latest clue points to lands across the barrier, where people are no longer supposed to exist, Gaeren is forced to relive the painful memories of losing Aeliana in order to discover if she’s still within his reach.

The Light That Takes is a prequel short story in The Half-Light Chronicles, an epic fantasy series with found family, reluctant royalty, dragons, and blood magic. The first book in the series, Blood of the Stars, released on Kickstarter in September 2023 and hit retailers in March 2024. The second book releases on Kickstarter in Fall 2024.