 Olyver Brody has been cursed. He will die the next time he falls asleep. Only a rare root keeps him awake, and only a murderous witch knows where to find it. For years, Olyver has done the witch s bidding, luring young children to her cottage and a tragic fate. But everything changes when Olyver escorts his newest victim-- a serene young girl-- into the heart of the dark forest.