Alec Ramsay and his fierce companion, the Black, have found another adventure while waiting on the set for Young Alexander, a new movie being filmed in the remote Bulgarian wilderness near a monastery only accessible by very special people. Alec and his stallion are part of the movie, and soon find that the filmmaking process involves a lot of waiting. So, while on break, Alec mounts the Black and goes exploring. Soon they are on a dangerous and isolated path, which leads them to a strange white mare with ruby eyes. The Black pursues her, only to plunge into the icy cold river, where the companions are separated and swept into a strange village. At first, the people there are kind and hospitable, but even the fiery black stallion and his rider do not realize the true danger that awaits them.