A shattered barrier between parallel realities. A loved friend kidnapped by dark forces. Power, risk, and sacrifice. After Ada turned back time, creatures-dead and alive-began to mingle across realities, wreaking havoc and spreading chaos. While searching for answers, Liam uncovers a terrifying truth: the prophecy is broken, and the hope of avoiding the end times is gone. Liam and his friends embark on a mission to find the legendary Oberon Stone, said to restore the energetic fields. The problem? Only a true dark magic practitioner can activate it. When McCormick is kidnapped by the archenemy Montgomery Winifred, their quest becomes a high-stakes rescue against time-and all odds. A bold, fast-paced fantasy for readers who crave layered worldbuilding, intelligent dialogue, and emotionally complex characters. Told through multiple points of view and designed for older teens and crossover adult readers. Winner of the Literary Titan Award Eric Hoffer Book Award Honorable Mention The Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist