This is a story about a girl who thinks the biggest problem in her life has to do with the fact that her parents died and she can no longer find comfort in anyone. She's moved from her old town to a newer one. One that is much richer and definitely much more advanced. Framacrox. Here she comes to live with the Blackwells who mysteriously chose to adopt HER instead of the other children who were much younger than she was. While staying at the house during the summer she finds rooms with secrets. While walking around town she hears whispers of rumors. When school starts she meets Carter.