Suddenly ripped out of her safe, happy life at age 16, Carly found herself far from her former home and best friend. Trying hard to make the best of a bad situation Carly threw herself into making new friends and fulfilling her dream of trying out for a school play. Forming a close bond with a new friend and nurturing a new romance soon had Carly forging a new life in her new surroundings. But Carly discovered too soon that something was very wrong with her new friend. And this was causing serious problems in her relationship with Jared, who was fast becoming very special in her life. Carly soon realized the drama on stage was nothing compared to the drama her life was fast becoming. She had no idea of the pain and horror that lay ahead.