Alissia Roswell left her abusive, childhood home immediately following her high school graduation--swearing she would never return. After ten years of hard work, she's finally satisfied with her place in life. Highly independent, she takes great pride in needing no one other than herself. When she learns of her father's sudden death, she decides to return to her hometown for the funeral. A visit to the old oak tree concealing her teenage diary pulls her into an alternate world, where her body begins to change in mysterious ways. As everything spins out of her control, with danger lurking around every corner, she's forced to rely upon others. Her mind soon becomes her enemy, haunting her with memories from her past, while her heart strays from her control, teasing her with the incomprehensible notion of love. Join Alissia on her perilous quest full of adventure, magic, and romance as she travels the challenging road of finding one self--maybe even love along the way. Join Alissia on her perilous quest full of adventure, magic, and romance as she travels the challenging road of finding one self--maybe even love along the way.