R S Cummings: 3 books

Rylan Young has struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance of his older brother. Three years after the incident, his family buried an empty casket to find closure. But Rylan's life suddenly changes when he stumbles across a dreamlight, a portal to another realm, that was secretly placed in...

With highly developed physical and magical skills, Rylan and his friends have made significant advances in readying themselves for the epic challenge ahead. But after a tragic betrayal is revealed, The Shadow makes his most surprising move in the war--a direct attack on Strykworth! The extricated...

After surviving his encounter with the Shadow, Rylan Young awakens from his coma. The heroes immediately notice a change in the boy--he has speotes in his blood signifying he's a speory. Art training begins for the three trainees in order to mold them into the future protectors of Sordic. They get...