For Luc, life began seven years ago. It began on a bus, by the hills, beneath a black sky, with no one at his side but his sister, Cora.
His world is mundane, routine, and perfectly adequate. At work, he teaches, and at home, he takes care of Cora, who has spent the last four years in perpetual lethargy, from no apparent cause. And at night, sometimes, Luc sleepwalks. He finds himself inextricably drawn to the green hills by his home, guarded by strange trees, where a bench waits and a mysterious man wanders. And, if he can believe it, a door opens into a hill.
Summer is always a dream, but this summer, Cora's disappearance is anything but. With half of his world gone, Luc begins a search that plunges him down into a land beyond the hills, where time is infinite, trees are immortal, and a neverending cycle seeks a sacrifice Luc may not be willing to give.
As Bella frantically searches for Chip in the dimly lit Library of Nations, the musty scent of ancient books fills her nostrils. Suddenly, in a blinding flash of light, they are transported to the treacherous Seven Realms. With Aiden's life hanging in the balance, Bella and Chip must navigate the perilous terrain in search of a way to break the curse placed upon him by the malicious Blue Fairy. Their journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty, as they encounter Paxton, a charming yet enigmatic figure who pleads for their assistance in saving the doomed Pangea Realm.
As their quest progresses, a powerful bond forms between Bella and Chip, fueled by the adrenaline of their perilous mission and the shared weight of their past traumas. Amidst their battles and triumphs, they also stumble upon Echo, a lost robot whose haunting presence adds an air of mystery and intrigue to their already complex journey. As Bella grapples with the agonizing loss of her parents and the daunting task of saving Aiden, Chip finds himself inexplicably drawn to Paxton. His enigmatic nature and unwavering determination both intrigue and challenge Chip, igniting a passionate and unexpected romance.
But as their feelings for each other deepen, so do the stakes of their mission. They must navigate their growing love amidst the chaos and danger that surrounds them. Fear, hope, love, and loss intertwine in a masterful tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. So join Bella, Chip, Paxton, and Echo as they embark on a perilous, heart-pounding adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat and yearning for more.