King Erik Thorsen, also known as Bluebeard, is once more widowed. Like all the others before her, his late wife succumbed to the lure of the curse that plagues him and threatens the realm. As willing maidens gather at the castle in the hope of being chosen, Erik sets his sights on a golden beauty named Astrid. However, becoming his queen comes with a steep price. The King's new bride must first resist temptation for one year and one day... or die trying. Will Astrid be next to fall to what lies beyond the Sealed Door?