The Demon Lord of California

Cal & Gus Origin Story

A Slow Burn Meet Cute!

Baker. Wizard. God of Space and Time. Cupcake enthusiast. How long will it take to fan the flames and enrage this gentle phoenix? Start counting.


What’s a wounded and lonely little cinnamon roll to do? Calico Winghorse is a mixed-blood phoenix trapped in human form. Escaping to 19th century Earth via his inter-dimensional portal, he tends to his traumas by opening a bakery in the San Francisco Bay Area. But the unique method of his arrival draws the unwanted attention of Infinity Corporation.

Agustin Chavez de la Cruz, the Demon Lord of California, is the hereditary heir of this angelic-run corporation. He’s shocked when he finds himself demoted in order to spearhead a new assignment: take absolute control of Calico's portal.

Before Agustin can formulate a beneficial trade, the demanding head of IC complicates matters. In that chaotic disruption, Calico and Agustin grow closer, and come to an understanding. As the negotiations stumble along, they soon realize they both want so much more than a stuffy business arrangement.

However, Agustin must embrace his angelic heritage, and push his psychic powers to the very limits to heal his sweet phoenix’s injuries. Or else the portal will remain vulnerable to the darker forces that want it at any cost.

  • Calico's portrait

    Calico Acanthus Winghorse

    Baker, wizard, God of Space and Time. Cupcake enthusiast. A phoenix wearing a human form.

  • Agustin's portrait

    Agustin Chavez de la Cruz

    The Demon Lord of California. Agustin is half angel, half demon and heir to the angelic Infinity Corporation.