This is a story of how a young boy’s death teaches him the importance of who he is, and how he lives to tell about it!

Neal’s journey takes him on a quest where he will embark upon adventures far beyond anything he could imagine. He is confronted not only by his own fears, and the misfortunes of life, his father and mother are divorcing and he has no friends, he doesn't fit in anywhere or with anyone.

Neal has no faith in anything greater than himself, he believes in nothing, other than what he can see and feel.
Neal embraces the beauty and wonderment of Pairidaeza a seemingly perfect world far from his own; but rejects who he is and his responsibility to the people of Pairidaeza, not knowing that this rejection will ultimately affect his own world!

Neal is thrust into the dark and harsh ugliness that dwells within the haunting walls of Castle Ashkenazi! He is transformed after being mentally and physically seduced by evil, but in order for him to be free from the spells and temptations of the evil one; he must engage himself in combat the fight for his life. Neal must learn the value of life and the struggles of mankind, the importance of faith, the richness of humility and the value of his own worth.

But first he must die!