Darkness can be found everywhere. It manifests itself in even the happiest of people. In Anchorage, however, darkness is the supreme ruler. It makes the children impatient to leave, and taints those who don't. Eliza has been exposed to this her entire life and wants desperately to leave it all behind. When a mysterious boy appears in the shadowy hallways, she thinks he may be her ticket out and she may be his as well