The Creature - A Trilogy Chronicle Erik Gonzalez Raiders took everything from Archie Hughes. They broke into his home, stole his family's valuables, and killed his parents while he hid in the cellar. In Infernus, grizzly scenes like these are common, and Archie's future consists of roaming the town's scorching streets. Without a safe place to call home, barely living on raw scraps from the butcher's storehouse, Archie's life has become tortured and pointless. In a twist of fate, he finds himself with a difficult decision: accept lifelong servitude to the queen's mysterious advisor-where a dark, arcane ritual is prepared for him-or kneel at the executioner's axe, ending his life. About the Author Erik Gonzalez has envisioned, written, and edited fiction works since 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his works explore themes of deep character development, personal growth, and introspection. He lives in West Covina, California, where he spends leisure time playing strategy games and working on future novels set in the realm of dark fantasy.