Safia Douglas is a short, thin, fit, happy, healthy, fifteen-year-old African American girl living in a pleasant enough neighborhood in the suburbs on the Southwest side of Atlanta, Georgia. Right now, her biggest concerns are passing Joshua's Law so she can get her driver's license when her birthday rolls around, spending time with her three best friends in the world, and navigating the difficulties of tenth grade. Her parents, and her grandfather who lives with them, make the core of her existence, and their friendship with the families of her friends is the origin of the special connection that binds her with her circle of friends. Within this circle, there are no secrets, there are no betrayals, and there are no obstacles which they cannot overcome together. Life could neither be better nor simpler for this young girl who loves her life exactly as it is. But a centuries-old story, known only as make-believe to the circle of friends, is about to debut its newest chapter in the middle of their lives, testing their unity and resolve, spawning new opportunities and feelings, and proving to the close-knit group of friends that the reality in which they have lived is anything but real. What unexpected developments lie ahead for these teenagers? What secrets are their families keeping from them? Who will answer the call when the fate of the world is on the line? What will Safia do when the most dangerous villain from a popular comic book turns out to be real and threatens her life? And who is Shujaa Safara, the Warrior of Fire and Light?