Fade

When she stumbles across evidence of an apparently ageless man, photographer Petra Hildebrand takes it upon herself to look into the matter. She befriends Didi Halstaff, someone who’s been investigating the same person for much longer. Together they track this man, 'Darius', through southern Vancouver. When they’re captured by some of Darius’ associates, Petra is attacked and nearly killed by something that she can't identify.

Petra finds herself thrust into a world beyond anything she could have imagined. Invisible, intangible creatures called fades are suddenly aware of her, and some of them see her as a threat. Darius and other members of his organization train her, ultimately so that she can help keep the peace between humanity and the many fade factions. What drives these beings? Why are they so afraid of her, and what kind of destruction could they cause if the peace should fail?