As a young pianist, Alexandra is used to fierce competition and intense performances. There is never room for error, and there is never a second chance, so she does what she has to do, even if it means drawing her inspiration from a dark source. However, when pressured by her grandfather to win the Virtuoso, the greatest competition for rising prodigies, she resorts to desperate—and deadly—measures. Will the call of darkness be her end, or will she discover a new source for her creativity, and tap into the wealth of magic right at her fingertips?