Until she was ten years old, Refena McGuerite grew up basking in her parents' love. Then, her little brother Andy was born, and with his birth came her mother's death. Looking down into the crib at her sleeping baby brother, she feels pure hatred for the boy who had killed her beloved mother. Fortunately for her, before she was swallowed by her powerful emotions, her Aunt Birgitta slams the door open while shouting Refena's name. Soon, her aunt?who swears that in her past life, she'd seen this world in a game she used to play?tells Refena of the fate that lies ahead of her if she keeps going down this path.

This is a story about a girl who decides to defy her destiny, choose light over darkness, and find work so she can be financially independent.