Gianna is betrothed to a man she does not know. She is forced to traverse the malevolent forest of Vales to reach him. While traveling through the winding forest she stumbles across a snail getting attacked by a rabbit. Saving it causes her to form a shocking alliance with a witch. Offering to be her guide the witch leads Gianna to her betrothals house, where she comes to know the true meaning of fear.  [Inspired by the Grimms Tale The Robber Bridegroom, as well as other popular tales.]