Confidence is earned, not given.

Cara McDonald can hardly wait to graduate senior year - her new school has new bullies, and there's only so far she can run. When her tormentors chase her into the school swimming pool, Cara discovers a secret tunnel that leads to a whole new world.

Greeted by a talking golden retriever, Cara is led to the mysterious Room of Dreams. Here, she discovers the animal inhabitants are forced to type up human nightmares. With each new terrifying dream, the evil powers of human sorcerer Sarith strengthen, feeding the deadly beast she has unleashed.

The last thing Cara wants is a new battle. But in a world where human magic overpowers all, the defenseless citizens beg her for protection. Torn between wanting to escape and staying to fight for her new friends, Cara soon realizes the only path home is blocked by Sarith.

And this time, there's nowhere left to run.