An ancient Gateway between worlds is vulnerable, endangering life on earth. Two teens begin an epic journey to find out why. Book one in the trilogy. Since his mother's tragic accident, Will Owens has been a loner. And for good reason: he claims to see dark creatures emerging from the forest near his home. Ostracism is a way of life until he meets Morgan Finley, a fencing champion with everything going for her-except a dark family secret. In pursuit of answers, these unlikely friends enter the forest and discover a magical kingdom where a dragon has unleashed a powerful disease. When a young sage reveals their