Shala is a beautiful, mysterious girl. She has long black hair and brilliant green eyes that look like shiny emeralds. She learns to love and appreciate Yantox, the man who found her and became a father to her. However, she still has no idea who she really is or where she has come from. She tries to get answers, but it causes Yantox horrendous pain. So, she sets out on her own while serving Matea for year. The forest around the village has a mysterious curse that lures and traps humans there after dusk. Shala, in her journey to find answers, is caught in the forest where she trapped between time. While there, she meets characters that see her in a different light. She also discovers that she has a special gift that will guide her to safety. In her journey, she finds out who she is and where she belongs.