Seventeen-year-old Phoenix Newman is mysteriously thrown into another world run by an all-powerful being. Within, there is one goal: reach the Spiral first or die trying. If only there weren't other participants with the same aim. Each player has a power unique to them, some weak, some strong, and some godlike. But, as Phoenix soon finds out, there is a lot more to the game than raw power. Possessing such an ability is one thing, using it correctly is another. His closest friend is in the same boat, and Phoenix will stop at nothing to find her. But there are two problems that must be addressed: there can only be ONE winner, and he has absolutely no idea where to look . . .