Aaron and Evelyn Freeman's world is turned inside out when they meet a strange boy from the underworld. Within a day of their encounter, their family is fractured; forever altering their reality. Trying to find shelter and answers, they flee to the town orphanage where a mysterious organization known as The Brotherhood keeps their secret books of history.

A sudden turn of events begins a ten-year war with the goblins, where Aaron, Evelyn, and their strange visitor from the cave are left to uncover the only truth that can set the troglodyte slaves free from their goblin masters. Who are there cave dwellers? Where did they come from? Most importantly: Who will escape The Cave?