The story follows 15-year-old Nova, her brother Miles, and their close friends (including Nova's mysteriously intelligent feline) in the Kingdom of Golden Stones. What begins as normal adventures quickly turns serious when they discover that a dangerous artifact, the Corrupted Stone, has been activated - unleashing a darkness that is threatening their home and everyone in it. They flee through a magical portal and enter strange lands in search of ancient ruins and statues that may hold the secret to stopping the corruption. Along the way, they face corrupted creatures and treacherous landscapes; they forge bonds with some unexpected newcomers and rely on courage, friendship, and their unique skills to survive and save their world.Acknowledgments: Front Cover Design and Editing provided by Authors Lab LLC