Twelve-year-old, Sophia Templar, fights off a rape attempt as she struggles with a life bouncing between foster homes and bleak stays as a ward of the state in Twin Oaks Orphanage. Luck places her in the foster home of Elka and Edwin Gordon where, for the first time in her life, she is loved and appreciated. Four wonderful years pass and the Gordons ask Sophia if she would agree to being adopted. The next day at school, she basks in the serenity of her good fortune, knowing she will now enjoy a permanent family. Later that day, the vice principal calls her out of class. “Sophia,” she says softly. “The Gordons were in an accident. Sophia . . . they’re gone.” Sophia’s life spins out of control. She plans to run away from the orphanage, but before she can escape, new foster parents arrive to take her. They are not what they appear. Sophia finds herself spirited away to Desta, a small town in the magic realm of Calista’s Court. Adventures begin with discovery of simple magic. She soon learns that faeries, gnomes, wizards and other creatures of fantasy are real. She befriends a gargoyle named Gerard who watches out for her. But, all is not fun and safe in Desta. Some of the magic denizens hate humans.

Nineteen year old Raine Lazzaro, hated her home life. She struggled with her low paying, part time job, while trying to save enough money for college. She desperately needed to escape her family, and their dark, twisted ways. Finally, freedom was within her reach, she was given a full time job in British Colombia, where she could live with her Aunt, and be able to save money for college. The day before she was leaving, she went to a huge bonfire with her best friends, Echo and Dale. That night, she met Vance, a very handsome and sweet guy. Little did she know, that he was vampire, and that her life was about to change forever. Raine always knew about supernaturals. Daily, she checked the COTS list, for any new supernaturals that were granted permission to visit her area.The only supernaturals that lived remotely close to her area, was a small pack of werewolves, and no one new ever visited. Within weeks, Raine learns that her whole life has been a lie, that there are many different types of supernaturals that live in her area, and that she is the Halfling, that the great prophet speaks of. Raine is the only one who can prevent a war, but first she must trained before she decides which path to take.