Teacher has lost himself, becoming just another wandering Outsider. At first, Shiva doesn't want to believe, but as she realizes she's been forgotten, she falls into despair. Will the two of them ever truly connect again? Meanwhile, the truth of the world--and the machinations of gods--begins to come to light within the Inside. Humanity makes a choice. A little girl makes a choice. Their actions lead the way to a future that must not come to pass....

Four friends discover a movie projector that opens a passageway into a world threatened by creatures of shadow, where their only weapon is light.

Navier now knows the identity of her pen pal, and is happy to find herself growing closer to Prince Heinrey (and Queen!). But not everyone is quite so pleased about their friendship...Meanwhile, Rashta's secret has been exposed, leaving her backed into a corner. How far is she willing to go to save her reputation?