A.R. Kahler
7 SeriesA.R. Kahler is an American author known for his YA and New Adult fantasy novels, including the Immortal Circus and Pale Queen series. He holds a Master’s degree in creative writing from Glasgow University, Scotland. Kahler has traveled globally, teaching circus in cities such as Amsterdam and Madrid.
In A.R. Kahler's "A Child of Wight," 11-year-old Edgar Wight, born into a family of psychopomps who guide souls to the afterlife, lacks their ability. Amid a world plagued by a deadly disease, Edgar's father contracts the illness, and the family prepares to escort him to the "Other." Fearing exclusion, Edgar is thrust into a mystical realm by the guardian of the Other. There, he confronts a pivotal choice: follow his family's tradition or embrace his unique gift. This short story explores themes of destiny and personal growth against a backdrop of life and death.
