Depression can be a real monster. Chris, a struggling 23 year old college student can't get a handle on her life and the voice in her head certainly isn't helping. Once again her best friend, Samantha, comes to the rescue and pulls her back from the brink one last time. What Chris doesn't know is the voice in her head is real. When Samantha is caught in the grip of a twisted monster and Chris is on the verge of being eaten, help arrives in the form of a group of powerful people whose ancestors made blood pacts with dragons long ago. Upon awakening after her rescue, Chris finds out that not only has the love of her life been taken in her stead, but also that she is expected to go through a ritual to bind herself to a dragon, or Pactkeeper, in order to save her. The group that has taken her in is supposed to help her master her new abilities, but they can barely keep their egos in check for a simple sparring match. When she finally manages to bring forth her powers, chaos erupts. Now, not only does Chris have to fight for Sam's life, but a new threat appears as the gateway between realms threatens to rip open. A gateway that would release hordes of dragons into their world.