Two Opposing Views, a Dangerous Motive, and a Mystery Lost to Time Jessica and Claire don’t get along. The only reason Jessica has even stayed in the over-protective city of Oaori is the promise of revenge and justice against Harkham, the man who destroyed her home and family. But not only has Jcard not fulfilled his promise, he has made it clear that he never will. Now, a fugitive from the MDC with no resources and no future, she is stuck being Xuhgea’s Keeper. Claire, meanwhile, is living in paradise. She is protected, well taken care of, and admired. Sheltered within the walls of the diverse and culturally-rich city, she is finally free to fit in. But by forcing herself to be a shallow teenager, oblivious to the outside and love-struck, she has lost sight of what really matters. Caught up in her own meaningless obsessions, she has become determined to find out about her family history, which only leads to a city-wide catastrophe. Harkham is getting closer, the sparking taste of the portals’ power growing stronger with every kidnapped Keeper. But there is one portal in particular... a certain abnormality that escaped his clutches last year.... Fractures are cracks. Allies are traitors. Enemies are brothers. For Xuhgea and her Keepers, there are few chances left, but the lies are everywhere....