20 - Bright Messenger by Algernon Blackwood

In the enchanting backdrop of the Jura Mountains, Julian LeVallon has always lived in solitude. When he is referred to psychiatrist Dr. Edward Fillery in London, questions arise Is LeVallon simply a schizophrenic with a secondary personality named N.H. (non-human), or could he truly be an Elemental Being—a bright messenger heralding a potential new age of human evolution? As the story unfolds, the pressing question remains Is humanity prepared to embrace such a monumental leap forward? [Summary by Mark Nelson]