Valrick, a man with a tragic past, is the host of a demon whose only desire is to push the living realms into chaos, harvesting fear and death to grow in power. Ema, a young mage with incredible, raw power, whose dreams push the boundaries of mortal perception, stands in the heart of this coming threat, as she, her family, and her dearest friends are plunged into the darkest days of their time .

With the war providing an endless buffet of fear and death, Valrick and the demon within grow in strength. However, a meddlesome ruler of dream and shadow will force Valrick to choose between his power and the woman he loves.

Back home, Ema Taven faces great peril as her reality and her nightmares continue to intertwine. Her quest to unravel the mystery that is her fate brings with it extreme danger, and if she is not careful, the stress of being caught between worlds will drag her mind into madness.