High school senior, Twyla, has always been haunted by witnessing her fathers murder, which is probably why she always felt a little estranged. When the handsome new guy shows up late for second period, her life spirals out of control; everything changes. Her new seemingly chaotic world, where monsters are real and secrets are forbidden, may be exactly where she always belonged. The only thing she knows for certain is that this annoying, mysterious guy that drives her crazy, is winning her heart.