Black paint on its metal surface seemed an omen, the heavy chain and padlock in the center a warning, but the mystery behind the black gate had to be solved. To a young boy just entering his high school years the landmark proves too tantalizing to resist. He has to know what is going on behind the black gate, despite the dangers it presents to himself and his friends. It is the year 1990 in a rural setting of north central Texas and Trent is starting a new life with his family on their new acreage in the woods. He is involved in helping to build their home as well as adapting to this new way of life. Little does he know in the beginning that the simple gate just down the road from the entry to his place will emit such a power of intrigue over him. Follow him on this journey as he and his two friends solve the riddle of the black gate.