Love is a beautiful thing, until it tries to tear you apart... For Edward Black, the Eighth Project in a line of Thirteen, life couldn't seen to get any better. He had an Imprint, luxury, happiness, and the soon coming transformation that would render him virtually immortal. All he needed was the five remaining Projects to be alive, and his lofe would have been absolutely flawless. With the looming threat of the Raven around every corner, Edward and his beloved Imprint, Sophia, must leave the comfort of Sanctuary Headquarters for the prestigious halls of Lifted Earth Academy with their fellow Project, Marquis. Has life destined Edward to fail in the revival of his species? Or has he been cursed to lose all he holds near and dear? What terrible force could have slain his fellow immortals that fateful day so long ago? Now, Edward must fight for survival, against time itself, lest he fall before his life as an immortal can even begin...