Moriah Kessler wakes up in a Salem, Massachusetts hospital, concussed and confused, with no memory of herself, her past, or how she came to be a patient. The doctor believes her amnesia is temporary, and she is released into the custody of a mysterious guardian who has just arrived from England and is far more than he appears.Moriah feels lost and out of place, but with the help of some new friends, she starts to adjust to a new life, a new city, and a new school, however, her dreams are haunted by an ancient evil; dark forces of pure malevolence. They laugh and plot, but they're only nightmares - aren't they?