William Colton lives in a place where curiosity is discouraged. His town, Dolorhold, is surrounded by a mythical forest and mountain range, isolating it from the rest of the Kingdom of Trea-Ith. Monsters terrorize the town, and the people are afraid of anything that comes out of the Great Forest. William, in his quest to overcome fear, must seek wisdom, but he must also face certain trials to prove himself worthy. Can he overcome his weaknesses in his quest for knowledge? Will his discoveries be the salvation of his town?