Seila Fire - by James Mascia (Paperback)

About the Book

In Seila Fire: Emergence, humanity teeters on the edge of extinction after a cosmic event births beings of light and shadow. Amid the ruins, scientist Seila Fire discovers she may be the key to restoring balance--or ending what's left of mankind. As power awakens within her, one woman's evolution could ignite the universe.

Book Synopsis

In the small, quiet coastal town of Southport, Seila Fire: Emergence opens with a night that changes everything -- an apparent invasion threatens to shatter the calm. But as the darkness deepens, there's no sign of any traditional enemy; no troops, no weaponry, only eerie phenomena and unexplained disappearances. The event draws together a diverse cast: a spy, the local sheriff, a military captain, an aspiring journalist, and a secret agent. Each of them is dealing with ordinary life -- until the phantom invasion drags them into a swirling mystery that transcends the natural world.
As anomalies spread outward from Southport, the boundaries between reality and the supernatural begin to blur. Mysteries pile up: strange lights over the water, inexplicable deaths, and covert operations that suggest someone -- or something -- is pulling strings from the shadows. Is it government conspiracy? Something paranormal? Or something that no one has imagined yet? The protagonists, with their different motivations and secrets, must navigate these multiple threats -- both external and internal -- all while trust fractures and loyalties shift.
Seila Fire: Emergence combines sci-fi mystery, period intrigue, and supernatural suspense. It's about what happens when the comfortable veil of normal life is ripped away, leaving fear, faith, and curiosity to fill the void.

About the Author

James Mascia is a prolific writer and publisher in the comic book and RPG space who leads Dren Productions, a multi-genre outfit focused on sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and hybrid-nerd properties. He has authored numerous titles including Flesh-Eating Cheerleaders From Outer Space, Tales of the Bizarre, Plan 59 From Outer Space, and Under a Blood Red Moon. Mascia's style draws inspiration from classic monster horror, campy cult cinema, and pulp science fiction--combining audacious concepts like zombies, aliens, and cheerleaders with dark humor, sharp pacing, and retro sensibility. In addition to his writing, he has successfully executed over 50 Kickstarter campaigns and positioned Dren Productions as a launching pad for creator-owned, indie-driven comics. Mascia's work celebrates the fun, chaotic energy of B-movie storytelling while showcasing a deep appreciation for the craft and community of modern independent comics.