Neil's luck is tested when he is thrown back into the evacuated station—far away from help and with only his wits and magic to aid him. The halls of Noir Academy are shadowy and empty, but danger continues to lurk out of sight. His instincts are screaming, but his magic is holding. When an old friend turns up in the midst of his self-rescue attempt, Neil has to lend a hand, even if it might cost his life.

Can he find another way off of the station or will the crumbling hallways crush more than just his student dreams?