This story takes place about a year and a half before Bella Swan arrived in Forks to rock the Cullens' world.  Our main character, Daniel Finnegan, has just arrived in Forks, from Pittsburgh.  His father died when he was an infant and his mother was recently committed.  His only living relative works for  logging company in, you guessed it, Forks, Washington.  Sent to live there until either his mother is released or he becomes 18, Dan finds himself alone and coming to the realization that hockey, his passion, is now a dream he'll have to let go. Or, so he thought.