A Snake, Frog and a Black Cat have plans for Joshua. Since Josh's body is in a coma back in Real, they might be able to bring Josh back to life, make him a Fairy king wizard, get access to Real and be able to escape to other Fairylands. But behind the backs of these plotters are still more plotters. Chickens, and horses trying to figure out the nature of magic, a Fairy king who used to be a game master in real, and the Dark Fairy who just wants to romantically join two people in marriage and not have it all fall to ruin like so many of the other relationships she has put together. There are still more beings out there planning things for Joshua Bear. It's a wonder things don't end up being even worse for him.