Greenlee Foster fears the Unseelie as much as her village, and for seven grim nights of winter, tithes are set out to keep the creatures from entering one's home. However, not all monsters lurk outdoors-Greenlee's tyrannical aunt is cruel in other ways, making her feel trapped with nowhere to go.
But when a handsome friend returns after a long absence, Greenlee at last finds the courage to leave.
Only to discover that everyone has their secrets.