Someone called "the Benefactor" invites James to join a mysterious contest. The prize is $10 million and a chance to save his dying grandfather. The stakes, however, are unclear and potentially dangerous. How far is James willing to go?

Megan Atwood lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she teaches creative writing at a local college and the Loft Literary Center. She has an M.F.A. in writing for children and young adults.