Max was a normal boy, in Chicago, Illinois. He didn't do anything out of the ordinary, but Max started having the same odd dream on his 11th birthday, though he never thought twice about them. Untill the day after his 12th birthday. Someone walked up to him and asked him some questions about his dreams. Max answered truthfully and the stranger stopped bothering him. Later, Max's dad sent Max to see his uncle after he has a heart attack. While there he sees the stranger again. Then the stranger"kidnaps" him. In the most unexpected way.