Elise A compelling fairy tale both dark and tragic of forbidden love and self discovery. The heart of a man...the strength of a wolf... This is a simple tale of a boy's love for a strange and beautiful girl, Elise, whose life is as delicate as a butterfly. Heartbroken he journeys into the woods only to discover another world where he unearths a disturbing side to himself. Lowell's story is both weird and wonderful if not tinged with sorrow and at times despair. Yet his belief and determination helps him not only combat his fears but also shed the skin of a boy...and that is when the magic begins.