Book excerpt: The Dark Queen has successfully merged Earth with the surrounding realms of Wonderland, Neverland, OZ, and Myst, and now rules over a frighteningly apocalyptic new world. Thousands of innocents are being killed and enslaved, and many former Realm Knights have changed allegiances. But what is left of those who still oppose the Dark Queen and seem to be fighting a losing battle? There is one person who has a chance to put an end to the Dark Queen's sadistic reign — and her name is Sela Mathers!