In a mist-locked kingdom where shadows whisper, Elspeth Spindle harbors the darkest secret of all. An ancient spirit known as the Nightmare dwells within her mind—a protector and a peril she cannot escape.

An encounter with a mysterious highwayman—the King's own nephew and a treasonous Captain—draws her into a perilous quest. Together, they must gather the twelve Providence Cards to purge the realm of its dark magic.

As their journey unfolds and an irresistible attraction ignites, the darkness within Elspeth threatens to consume everything. Will she control the Nightmare, or will it unleash havoc upon all she holds dear?