Based on a story by magical realist Charles de Lint, Kyle Baker believes in psychic vampires that drain charismatic people's essences, their sacred fire, while disguised as homeless people. Undercover homeless, he is discovered by Luann Sommerson, a former high school classmate, who offers him a meal. He tries to explain his story to her, believing her to have a strong inner fire that is sure to be attacked.
—Scott Andrew Hutchins <scottandrewh@home.com>