Her name is Gabriella Charlotte Phoenix-a young woman burdened by shadows from her past and haunted by struggles that stretch across her present and loom over her future. Her one solace, an old tree, holds the precious memories of happier days, offering her a fragile refuge from a world filled with cruelty and danger. Nowhere is safe-not at school, not at home. And just when she needs him the most, her brother vanishes, leaving her alone and brokenhearted. He had promised never to leave. So why did he go? Will someone step in to save her? Will she finally uncover the truth about her brother's disappearance and the secrets he left behind? Prepare to be captivated by Gabriella's journey as she battles to reclaim her life, understand her past, and search for the one person she trusted above all.