When Mark, Barbara, Anthony, and Daria finally reach the long-lost castle hidden beyond time, they believe they are standing at the edge of a dream fulfilled. Instead, they cross into a nightmare written centuries ago-one that refuses to remain buried.Inside the castle, past and present collapse. Ghostly warriors roam shadowed halls, blood-soaked history replays itself, and an ancient princess waits for release from an eternal prison. As visions turn real and the dead begin to speak, Barbara discovers a terrifying truth: she is bound to the castle by destiny, blood, and memory. Only she can unlock its final secret-but the cost may be her soul.Jealousy, betrayal, and desire weave dangerously with fate as the group confronts impossible choices. To escape, they must uncover forgotten remains, honor forbidden rituals, and decide who deserves salvation-and who must be sacrificed.A haunting blend of dark fantasy, historical mystery, and supernatural romance, this novel explores the inescapable pull of destiny, the weight of past lives, and the fragile boundary between love and damnation.