Characters

Warren Harris is a 500-year-old warlock with a commanding presence. Tall and well-built, he has dark brown hair often slicked back in a timeless 1920s style and striking golden-brown eyes that hint at the centuries he’s lived. Always impeccably dressed in vintage-inspired suits, Warren exudes an air of sophistication. A shrewd businessman, he owns dozens of thriving enterprises and an enviable collection of luxury cars. Despite his wealth and power, Warren has kept to himself for decades, remaining oblivious to the shifting tides and brewing turmoil within the magical world he once knew so well.

Jo lived a quiet life as a high school teacher and basketball coach, content with her routine and homebody tendencies—until her divorce turned her world upside down. Suddenly, she begins seeing things that defy explanation: a pale, pointy-eared girl at the drive-thru, a man with wings weaving through traffic. Convinced she’s imagining things, Jo tries to brush it off—until she crosses paths with the enigmatic Warren Harris.

Warren reveals the truth she’s been dreading: magic is real, and her ordinary life is about to get a lot more extraordinary—and dangerous.

Rocky Sanchez is a 17-year-old African American boy with a commanding presence at 6'2". A standout player on Jo’s basketball team, Rocky’s talent and determination shine on the court, but off it, he faces a harsh reality in a terrible foster home. Despite his struggles, he keeps his personal life tightly guarded, revealing little of the challenges he endures. Early in the story, Rocky goes missing, and as the search for him unfolds, long-hidden secrets about his life—and his connection to the magical world—come to light, unraveling everything the characters thought they knew.

Venessa Reed is a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom devoted to raising her three kids and supporting her husband, a dedicated homicide detective. Known for her nurturing nature and selflessness, she’s spent her life caring for those around her. Though she might appear meek at first glance, Venessa has an unshakable inner strength—and when pushed, she’s more than capable of pushing back.

Clinton Reed is a dedicated homicide detective working in a bustling city. As Venessa’s husband, he balances the pressures of his demanding career with his role as a family man. Clinton is currently leading a harrowing investigation into a string of cases involving missing street kids who tragically turn up dead, a case that weighs heavily on his conscience and drives his determination to uncover the truth.

Sam is an ancient vampire who has lived through countless eras, each shaping him in different ways. Years ago, when he teetered on the edge of self-destruction, Warren took him under his wing, guiding him toward stability. Following Warren to the States, Sam has worked alongside him ever since, forming a strong bond of loyalty and trust. But when their investigation into the missing children begins to unravel, Sam is confronted with shadows of his past—forcing him to confront old wounds and buried secrets in a desperate bid to save the innocent.

Lance Bilchak is a fae who has seamlessly integrated into the human world, working as a police officer. Tall and lean, with striking white-blonde hair and piercing baby-blue eyes, he exudes an otherworldly charm. Like many fae, Lance carries a natural arrogance, but years of living among humans and perfecting his act have tempered his attitude, allowing him to balance his confidence with a charismatic demeanor that makes him both captivating and disarming.

Caleb is a cambion who has been living in the human realm, concealing his true nature while secretly siphoning magic from his wife, Jo. After their divorce shatters his cover, he aligns himself with the Corps de l'Ombre, driven by a singular goal: to restore magic to the world, no matter the cost. His betrayal sets him on a collision course with those fighting to protect the balance between the human and magical realms.

Jemisha, a petite yet ruthless vampire queen, is driven by an insatiable ambition to emerge from the shadows and dominate humanity. Once Sam's protégé, she was deeply shaped by his teachings until his departure left her bitter and determined to forge her own path. Seizing the opportunity, Jemisha infiltrated the Corps de l'Ombre in its early stages, using her cunning and charm to climb the ranks. Self-serving and devoid of empathy, she is willing to betray anyone and destroy anything in her relentless pursuit of power and control.