The U.S. is under a lock-down quarantine, and Sarah finds herself stuck with an uninvited guest for the duration, but Jareth has brought more than magic into her quiet life. A war brews, and with it, the Goblin King could lose everything. WARNING: This story has elements of current events/COVID-19/the coronavirus, please read the first Author's Note for more information.

Sarah Williams learns that her time at Brakebills is coming to a close, unless she secures a spot in a class run by a certain Professor Jareth, The Goblin King.