What Shines with the Dawn is the first book of The Odysseys of Alaythia series. Book One follows the epic adventure of Virginia Singerman, a girl who lost everything, journeys into another world through a portal, and is hunted by monsters and mythical creatures, while being guided and protected through this unknown world to city of refuge by her high school crush, Charles, who knows more about what's happening than he is allowed to share. Book One will be released chapter by chapter as an audiobook podcast. A new chapter/episode will be released ad-free for early access members every Sunday and free for everyone on the following Friday. Virginia's story is only the beginning. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and follow on social media to stay up to speed with all upcoming episodes and updates when the next book will drop.
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—With a dark, vast fire rushing their direction, Virginia, Tristan, and Nathaniel race up the mountain while fighting off multiple Forest Phantoms and new devils that become awakened by the dark flames.Charles fights Dark Cry amidst the flames of the forest fire, hoping to give his friends enough time to reach the top of the mountain while he holds back Dark Cry. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
11/3/24 • 42:50
Virginia is confronted by an unusual man who addresses her as Cohen. He warns her of an enemy that is very deceiving and to stay away from this enemy at all cost. Losing sight of the man in the early morning darkness, Virginia stumbles upon Tristan. Separated from the campsite, Tristan and Virginia watch as Aniatha and her forces draw close and ready their attack with a new kind of power Virginia has yet to see.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/31/24 • 42:50
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—Virginia is confronted by an unusual man who addresses her as Cohen. He warns her of an enemy that is very deceiving and to stay away from this enemy at all cost. Losing sight of the man in the early morning darkness, Virginia stumbles upon Tristan. Separated from the campsite, Tristan and Virginia watch as Aniatha and her forces draw close and ready their attack with a new kind of power Virginia has yet to see.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/27/24 • 42:50
Tristan and Virginia find themselves surrounded by a pack of werewolves. With time running short, Tristan devices a plan to thwart them but it comes at a price that stretches Virginia to her limits.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/24/24 • 29:31
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—Tristan and Virginia find themselves surrounded by a pack of werewolves. With time running short, Tristan devices a plan to thwart them but it comes at a price that stretches Virginia to her limits.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/20/24 • 29:31
Virginia assists Charles, Tristan, and Nathaniel with gathering firewood, while learning more about each of them—all except for Charles, who continues to be quiet on matters concerning himself. Full of rage and anger at his previous failure, Dark Cry leads a small pack of wolves to scout and kill Virginia. Stalking from shadows of the woods, they patiently wait for their moment to strike. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/17/24 • 49:02
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—Virginia assists Charles, Tristan, and Nathaniel with gathering firewood, while learning more about each of them—all except for Charles, who continues to be quiet on matters concerning himself. Full of rage and anger at his previous failure, Dark Cry leads a small pack of wolves to scout and kill Virginia. Stalking from shadows of the woods, they patiently wait for their moment to strike. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/13/24 • 49:02
Virginia and Charles continue their journey with her two new acquaintances, who helped save her life. With stress and anxiety still rushing through her veins she tries her hardest to force Charles to give her some answers to why she is being hunted.Aniatha regathers her forces to prepare for a new assault, this time with her leading the charge instead of Dark Cry. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/10/24 • 38:44
Subscriber-only episode— Early Access — Virginia and Charles continue their journey with her two new acquaintances, who helped save her life. With stress and anxiety still rushing through her veins she tries her hardest to force Charles to give her some answers to why she is being hunted.Aniatha regathers her forces to prepare for a new assault, this time with her leading the charge instead of Dark Cry. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/6/24 • 38:44
Virginia and Charles rush through the woods to try to escape the oncoming pack of wolves; however, their foes are more prepared and release a new monster within the darkness of the forest. With the odds swelling against them, all they can do is hope that by some miracle they make it out alive.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
10/3/24 • 37:47
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—Virginia and Charles rush through the woods to try to escape the oncoming pack of wolves; however, their foes are more prepared and release a new monster within the darkness of the forest. With the odds swelling against them, all they can do is hope that by some miracle they make it out alive.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/29/24 • 37:47
Virginia, Charles, and a Naumian guide begin their journey through The Southern Woods of Earth Stars to the City of Gaal. While trekking through the forest, Virginia tries to provoke Charles to tell her more about himself, while he attempts to keep it a secret as best as he can. Although most of her questions remain unanswered, Virginia wakes up early one morning and stumbles upon a secret that Charles has been hiding from her, along with a new evil that has been hunting them on their journey. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/26/24 • 33:32
Subscriber-only episode — Early Access — Virginia, Charles, and a Naumian guide begin their journey through The Southern Woods of Earth Stars to the City of Gaal. While trekking through the forest, Virginia tries to provoke Charles to tell her more about himself, while he attempts to keep it a secret as best as he can. Although most of her questions remain unanswered, Virginia wakes up early one morning and stumbles upon a secret that Charles has been hiding from her, along with a new evil that has been hunting them on their journey. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/22/24 • 33:32
Virginia and Charles join the Chief and his tribe in a ceremonial feast dedicated in her honor. While there, the Naumian people chant a prophecy that had been passed down to them from generations past by Burning Eagle. After hearing it translated, Virginia discovers that the tribe refers to her as the one prophesied to return to them. What's more, the people begin to call her "Cohen," leading Virginia to worry that they believe she is Rose Cohen somehow returned to them. Later, Virginia shares to Charles her past, the death of her parents, and her deepest fears since their passing, hoping if it is safe to share it with him. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/19/24 • 43:29
Subscriber-only episode— Early Access — Virginia and Charles join the Chief and his tribe in a ceremonial feast dedicated in her honor. While there, the Naumian people chant a prophecy that had been passed down to them from generations past by Burning Eagle. After hearing it translated, Virginia discovers that the tribe refers to her as the one prophesied to return to them. What's more, the people begin to call her "Cohen," leading Virginia to worry that they believe she is Rose Cohen somehow returned to them. Later, Virginia shares to Charles her past, the death of her parents, and her deepest fears since their passing, hoping if it is safe to share it with him. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/15/24 • 43:29
Virginia wakes up in a cold feverish sweat. Charles rushes her through the woods hoping to make it to the Naumi in time before her condition worsens. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/12/24 • 31:45
Subscriber-only episode—Early Access—Virginia wakes up in a cold feverish sweat. Charles rushes her through the woods hoping to make it to the Naumi in time before her condition worsens. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/8/24 • 31:45
Sitting at a campfire in the late evening, Virginia looks around in disbelief that she is actually in Alaythia, a place she swore just hours ago was nothing more than a fable. Forbidden to answer all of her questions, Charles assures her that she will have all of her questions answered in the city of refuge that he is taking her. Dark Cry and Aniatha step through the tree gate and into Alaythia where the hunt for Virginia rises to a new level.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/5/24 • 34:27
Subscriber-only episode— Early Access — Sitting at a campfire in the late evening, Virginia looks around in disbelief that she is actually in Alaythia, a place she swore just hours ago was nothing more than a fable. Forbidden to answer all of her questions, Charles assures her that she will have all of her questions answered in the city of refuge that he is taking her. Dark Cry and Aniatha step through the tree gate and into Alaythia where the hunt for Virginia rises to a new level.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
9/1/24 • 34:27
Charles and Virginia race through the woods with their assailants hot on their heels. With her very life at stake, Virginia's trust in Charles is tested to its max limit as he protects and leads her to a mysterious location where she can be kept safe. What she witnesses is the very last thing she expected to behold. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/29/24 • 26:15
Subscriber-only episode--Early Access Episode--Charles and Virginia race through the woods with their assailants hot on their heels. With her very life at stake, Virginia's trust in Charles is tested to its max limit as he protects and leads her to a mysterious location where she can be kept safe. What she witnesses is the very last thing she expected to behold. Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/25/24 • 26:15
Charles arrives early to drive Virginia to school. Still uncertain if she missed something, Virginia takes the diary of Rose Cohen with her. Later that same morning, a group of mysterious, sinister men led by an unruly woman disguise themselves as police officers and drive to Mason High School to hunt down Virginia.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/22/24 • 38:45
Subscriber-only episode--Early Access Episode--Charles arrives early to drive Virginia to school. Still uncertain if she missed something, Virginia takes the diary of Rose Cohen with her. Later that same morning, a group of mysterious, sinister men led by an unruly woman disguise themselves as police officers and drive to Mason High School to hunt down Virginia.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/18/24 • 38:45
Virginia tries to discover where Alaythia is located in her area and bonds more with Charles, while a man dressed in dark clothing stalks her from the shadows.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/15/24 • 42:36
Subscriber-only episodeVirginia tries to discover where Alaythia is located in her area and bonds more with Charles, while a man dressed in dark clothing stalks her from the shadows.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/11/24 • 42:36
Charles and Virginia's relationship begins to deepen as he opens up and shares a story from his past that she can relate with. Andrew arrives home, and surveys the scene where Charles saw the creature with green eyes.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/8/24 • 27:59
Subscriber-only episodeEarly Access Episode -- Charles and Virginia's relationship begins to deepen as he opens up and shares a story from his past that she can relate with. Andrew arrives home, and surveys the scene where Charles saw the creature with green eyes.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/4/24 • 27:59
With a wild storm raging outside, Virginia reads Rose Cohen's diary, detailing the events of her kidnapping and this mysterious place called Alaythia, while unaware of the dark figure standing outside staring at the house.Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
8/1/24 • 23:19
Subscriber-only episodeEarly Access Episode -- With a wild storm raging outside, Virginia reads Rose Cohen's diary, detailing the events of her kidnapping and this mysterious place called Alaythia, while unaware of the dark figure standing outside staring at the house.Written and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
7/28/24 • 23:19
Virginia drives herself to school and struggles to make new friends. Convinced she would go unnoticed by her peers, she is approached by a charming guy, who befriends her and makes her feel welcome. Later, while alone in her house, she explores her new quarters more thoroughly, leading to a discovery that would change her life forever. Support the showWritten and created by C. Taylor Eason. Performed by Casey Sigler.Series Website: https://www.theodysseysofalaythia.comEarly AccessWhat Shines with the Dawn is a C. Taylor Eason production. Copyright © Christian Taylor Eason 2024.
7/25/24 • 43:38