After a traumatic accident, Carter wakes up in a mysterious world, unlike the one he once knew. Upon learning in this world that his mother is alive, he welcomes the help of others while embarking on a quest to find her. Along the way, Carter battles creatures and travels through regions within the eerie world that make nightmares seem favorable. Surrounded by sirens, fairies, trolls, and demons, who can he trust? Will he find his mother? And what secrets of his own will he uncover throughout the adventure?

Flying backwards, Linx held her mouth as she tried muffling her cry. Diving to his knees next to her, Carter hugged her shoulders as he buried his head in her hair. Nothing could prepare them for what was happening or what was to come.