When most people think of fantasy, images of fairies, unicorns, dragons, and other fantastical creatures set in a "Camelot" type world comes to mind. Most would not think of these extraordinary creatures living in modern times. The fantasy author Charles de Lint is among many present-day authors that has broken the mold of what fantasy should be. He has taken fantasy-related elements and placed them in a modern day setting. He uses these extraordinary creatures and events as metaphors for the deeper understanding of what his main characters represent and whom they are inside. His message is a common on