In a story filled with vengeful Demons and manipulative Tricksters, you need a light in the dark. You need an urban fantasy moral compass. In The Spirit Saga, that light is Tyler.
In the twisted family tree of The Spirit Saga, Tyler sits at the very center of the tragedy. He is the ultimate urban fantasy moral compass, but his origin story is built on betrayal.
Tyler is the biological son of Heather and Nick—the product of the affair that destroyed Stephen’s life. Stephen raised Tyler believing the boy was his own, only to kill him in a fit of rage when the truth came out. Now, Tyler has returned as an Observer. He is a constant, living reminder of the betrayal that turned Stephen into a Demon, yet he refuses to let his parents’ sins define his afterlife. To see how this dysfunctional family reunites, check out The Demon.
Below is the full dossier on Tyler.
The Spirit Files: Tyler
The Vitals
- Name: Tyler
- Spirit Class: Observer (White Aura)
- Lineage: Nick & Heather’s Son (Raised by Stephen)
- Defining Trait: The Innocent Victim
The Dossier
Tyler is the living proof of the betrayal that started the entire saga. He is the biological son of Heather and Nick, born from their secret affair. Stephen raised Tyler as his own son, loving him and caring for him, right up until the moment he discovered the truth. Blinded by rage, Stephen orchestrated the accident that killed the boy he once called his greatest accomplishment.
Now, Tyler is an urban fantasy moral compass in a world of monsters. Despite being murdered by the man who raised him, and despite knowing his biological parents are a Demon and a Trickster, Tyler refuses to let the cycle of hate continue. He stands apart from his dysfunctional family, proving that blood (and spirit) doesn’t have to define your destiny.
The Family Reunion
His presence is the ultimate source of friction for the group. For Heather and Nick, he is a reminder of their infidelity. For Stephen, he is a reminder of the one innocent life he destroyed purely out of spite.
“I used you to get back at your mother. I hated you because you were the symbol of the treachery of both my best friend and wife.” — Stephen to TylerRead the Family Tragedy in “The Demon”
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