When your wish becomes a deadly curse. Twelve-year-old Tor has known his fate from the very beginning. An emblem on his arm shows that he is born to be a leader. However, during the annual New Year's festival, he expresses his deepest wish – for a different destiny. This has fatal consequences: instead of his leader emblem, a dark eye appears on his skin. It is the curse of the Night Witches, which means Tor's certain and imminent death! Only the notorious witch herself can free Tor from the curse. So, he sets off with his friends Engle and Melda to find her. But on their adventurous journey, other terrifying creatures await the children. Fast-paced and worth every magical ounce. A thrilling adventure through an island world full of magic and wonderfully eerie creatures. Fantasy fans, take note: this series has everything to make the hearts of young adventure and fantasy lovers race – filled with original and witty details.