Joanne Sharpe begins her teaching career believing she can move mountains, but some of her emotionally and mentally challenged students stymie her. As she tries to equip her students to succeed in the world, she struggles with trials of her own. Firs there"s James, a student who insists his brother is trying to kill him. Then Rob Thomas, the father of one of the students who takes a personal interest in her. Finally, a mysterious presence that may or may not be trying to frighten her to death. Is James telling the truth? Can Rob be trusted? Are the fearful incidents a product of her imagination? While she faces the challenges before her, she must decide if the danger is real. If it is, all of their lives will be at stake.