Two worlds-life and death-merge in ways that Ashley, a new teacher at a strange new school, struggles to comprehend. Bewildered but keen for comprehension, Ashley embarks on a quest for understanding in her new environment. Suddenly, everything she thought she knew about the world has been turned on its head. What was once obvious is now confusing and blurry. In her search for understanding, she grapples with life's big questions. Can there be life after death? What happens when a person's last wish is not fulfilled? Can the dead return to quench the thirst of desire? Her journey has taken a new route as her friends and students share her curiosity-and six mischievous spirits who keep her on her toes. The passionate protagonists - Ashley Preston, Dominic Thurston, Edwin Brown, Jude Gilliam, Margarita Flinghead, Sarah Compton, Thomas Boyle, Viera Katz, Roy Demir, Edward Foreman, and Judy Lee will rekindle the forgotten angst to those affiliations that ought to be chucked out. John Mosaic and Barney Peacock, enigmatic creatures whose magical abilities intrigue Ashley, have their own motivations to get involved in the mortal world. John, the three-eyed living being does not only carry the name mosaic but also signifies its piece within his body and surrounding. Barney's feathers act like a glorious fan during sunset expressing her uniform division of eye feathers that protects her from any dust particles or cold spirit. As Ashley and her friends do their best to navigate ever-changing relationship needs and expectations, they must decide what is truly best for themselves. Before she knows it, she is pulled into a confusing and mystical world of slavery, poaching, pirates, and a vicious blood feud. This tale brings one to a new expedition of travel, love, humor, thrill, and suspense. Can Ashley untangle the mystery before it is too late? Can she trust her friends? Can she trust her own instincts? Class is in session. Are you prepared for the lesson? The Bell has rung