The story takes place in the land of Glaeba where a murderer is hung but does not die. He is thrown into prison and claims to be Cayal, the Immortal Prince, of tales. Arkady Desean the duchess of Lebec, where the hanging occurred, is asked to interview the prisoner and try to break his story. With the help of a Crasii, a human/animal hybrid that is in a nearby cell, the duchess tests Cayals story. The duchess slowly begins to believe the story and begins to fall for Cayal at the same time.
Ten years ago all the superhumans disappeared fighting Ragnars and his super battle tank. In Great Britain on the tenth anniversary of Mystery Day marking the day when all superhumans disappeared Colin Wagner and his friends Danny Cooper and Brian McDonald are hanging out when Danny moves inhumanly fast to save Brian's sister from being hit by a bus. Colin is shocked when he finds out about his parents past and that they were some of the most famous superheoroes along with Danny's dad.
