James Chester endured a traumatic event on his thirteenth birthday, which fell on Christmas day. A man dressed as Santa Claus brutally killed his neighbor friends.

This incident profoundly shaped his understanding of supernatural phenomena. Chester later experienced disturbing wish manifestations. After wishing never to see his abusive mother again, she died instantly. He then wished her back to life; she resurrected but returned as a fundamentally altered person, demonstrating unintended consequences.

As an adult, Chester participated in investigative work with the Vatican miracle examiners at St. Rosario's Church. His involvement in their case concluded when he suffered a fatal gunshot to the head.

His background includes a connection to Azazel, revealed to be his father. Azazel granted Chester one thousand wishes to test humanity's worth. Humanity's survival rested entirely upon Chester's choices.