Caden Mistral and Leila Bridge are two halves of the same problem. They’re both stuck mourning for souls already at rest. Caden travels the world of dreams. He wanders through the void, entering other people’s dreams as he wishes. It was the call of destiny in the form of a hound that led him to Leila Bridge’s door. 

The two journey through the world of dreams and stumble upon a crossover to a life they didn’t know they lived. An old evil resurfaces and threatens to connect the two opposite worlds. Caden and Leila are now forced to face an adversary they don’t have the power to beat. Luckily, there’s a surprise for them at the other side of a mirror. 

He Who Dreamt and Walked is created by Cygni Aster, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

He Who Dreamt and Walked

“You gave me a run for my money,” Laelaps outstretched her hand, offering it to Leila. She could feel everything else in the dream dissipate and they both stood now in a grassy clearing. Leila took Laelaps’ hand and stood. The taller woman looked into Leila’s eyes worriedly. “I was having difficulties contacting you. Luckily, your door reappeared for a moment and I got in.”


“The night terrors haven’t been forgiving,” Leila rubbed her eyes. “I’m sorry.”


“It’s not something you can control,” Laelaps said firmly, grasping Leila’s shoulders. “Has the cloaked man gotten to you? Did he enter your dreams?”


Leila shook her head. “I haven’t seen him since last time.”


“When you saw Lily,” Laelaps interjected. Leila nodded.


“It threw me out of whack. Seeing Lily.” Leila sighed.


“It is normal to grieve,” Laelaps beckoned her to take a seat on the grass as the wind blew. “Losing someone is one of the most painful things imaginable.”


Chapter 26: They Who are Troubled