Book excerpt: When Alex is orphaned, his father leaves him a mysterious unfinished painting of a butterfly. As Alex lay in bed, the painting comes to life and opens a door in his room that was not there before. He steps inside and finds a breathtakingly beautiful kingdom made of alabaster and gold. As he explores this utopia, he awakens a beautiful queen, Vanessa Aldora. As they enjoy their time together, something evil in the world of Somnaria awakens. An evil queen, Eva Arachnia, threatens Vanessa's kingdom and the beautiful world Alex has come to know. Alex must muster whatever courage and bravery he has and face a world full of danger as he sets out on an adventure in this magnificent but dangerous world.