The Origins Files

The Origins Files contains a short story and a novella, told from the perspectives of Alain Somnus—the first Summoner of Light to ever rise—, Orion Fleming—the founder of the Night Angel Cult—, Frank Miller—a young man struggling to find his place in the world, no matter how much it has changed with the arrival of the Prowlers of Night—, and Eleanora Smith—who moves through the night like a thief and dreams of vengeance."The Night Angels will have their revenge.And you will meet the destiny you deserve, Summoner of Light."In File #1 Orion Fleming remembers when he first met Nilisa Solovey, a wealthy girl who never should have had eyes for a poor boy like him, and yet fell in love with. Now the mother of his child, she has offered herself to be the Queen's human host… but is Orion prepared to sacrifice the love of his life—or will desperation and heartache cause him to reach out to the world's strongest Summoner, Alain Somnus… and betray the Night Angels?The story of love and betrayal, secrets and guilt continues in File #2 as Alain finds out that Nilisa has given her body to the Queen of the Prowlers of Night, and he decides to step in as the savior the people believe him to be—though not without the help of Frank and his other friends, while having to deal with a young woman called El who knows more than she should.His secret is on the verge of being exposed.And the greatest battle he has ever fought is awaiting him, long-limbed and dark as night… and disguised as a girl of shadows.