What if the boundary between dreams and reality was never meant to hold?

In The Original Dreamer, anthropologist Elena Tabacchi has spent years unraveling the mysteries of dream symbolism across global cultures. But when her own dreams begin to bleed into her waking life—with vivid, haunting details manifesting in reality—her scientific detachment starts to crack.

A journey to Kyoto leads Elena to a cryptic guide and a shocking discovery: her work has uncovered echoes of an ancient force—one that silently shaped human reality for thousands of years. And now, that force is breaking down.

As strange, reality-warping events erupt worldwide, Elena is pulled into a hidden realm where symbols wield power, thought becomes substance, and the dreamworld threatens to consume the waking world. What begins as intellectual curiosity transforms into a perilous odyssey through surreal dreamscapes, forgotten mythologies, and the fragile fabric of human consciousness.

Perfect for fans of Charles de Lint, this genre-bending novel is a gripping blend of urban fantasy, metaphysical thriller, and philosophical fiction.

"A stunning contemporary urban fantasy that will change the way you dream. I couldn't put it down." — Evelyn Waters