Evan E. Kerrian is a lost, deeply troubled misfit; a dejected youngster who meekly defends himself against ferocious peers and his callous family with razor blades, aspirin bottles, garden hoses, and a securely tucked away loaded pistol that he hopes will bring him one step closer to the cold, yet relieving hand of Death. As the world around Evan's feet crumbles, he tumbles deeper into a seemingly bottomless chasm, yet is rescued by a mystical shadow who arms him with a pocketful of powerful, courageous stones, just the ammunition necessary to stave off the surrounding, circling vultures that relentlessly feed upon his weathered and battered heart. But it is up to Evan to either fall prey to the vicious fiends that torment him, or use his newfound rugged gifts to seek and embrace an eternal peace within himself...to possibly acquire some reason to keep breathing.