The fears that Eva once faced pale in comparison to the terrors that haunt her day in and day out. After emerging from the Black Lands, she discovers that she is still under the control of the witch. What about Ian? What about the others? None of them can be found. With these questions tearing through her nightmares, she knows that she must find them at all costs. However, the nation of Kalarn has a different fate in mind. Now, with the vicious beast stalking her and with her friends' lives at stake, Eva must make the ultimate choice if she hopes to ever see them again.