At the age of fifteen, Chris Halliwell never thought he would have to feel his life falling out of his very hands. Nosebleeds, weakness, and bruises turns into months of pain, tears and fear. He can feel Death's hand on his shoulder; but just like his ancestors before him, Chris refused to let Death take him without a fight.

At the age of sixteen, Chris gets fed up with his life and runs away. With a changed name and a changed look, Chris hides right in front of his family. However five years later, a death forces him to return home and to his abuser.