What does it mean to

turn fear into power?

About Star Wielder

"Star Wielder" is a graphic novel in development by Jay Hero. It follows the journey of Kiara Kelly a pyrophobic young Black girl from Detroit who discovers her enigmatic origins after awakening flame wielding abilities. Meanwhile, an old enemy of Kiara’s grandmother makes a fiery return, empowered by a cosmic crystal with ties to her enigmatic late mother, seeking vengeance. Now Kiara must face her deepest fears or risk losing everything and everyone she loves.

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WHO IS Kiara Kelly?

Kiara personifies compassion and resilience, in ways that mirror her vibrant home city. She longs to live a normal life in her grandmother’s footsteps, growing, healing and protecting Detroit. Yet, instead, her life is overshadowed by unprecedented circumstances including her pyrophobia—a deep-seated fear stemming from a horrific fiery tragedy in her childhood. Suddenly, Kiara’s life becomes more intense when she unexpectedly manifests flame-wielding abilities. This forces her to question her humanity and the enigmatic legacy of her late mother. She’s initially fearful of her formidable powers, anxious about the potential harm to herself and others. But when a menacing threat looms over Detroit, Kiara must make an impossible choice.

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Understanding Fear and Kiara Kelly

What does it mean to be afraid of your own power? Is this blog post I briefly discuss fear and how it relates to this story, and Kiara’s journey.