Fifteen-year-old James lies about himself to be considered "cool" when he gets into an exclusive boarding school, but soon unnaturally vivid dreams of being a demon-hunting warrior lead to self-destructive acts while he is awake.

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Embarking on a life in reverse after Dan's suicide, the Rider moves backward in time while enjoying simple pleasures and attempting to change a past marked by a disappointed little sister, an overwhelmed mother, and an artistic girl with purple hair.