Evil words. Words that should never have been spoken. Words that she should not have heard. But she did. And she believed them. Everything changed when Cissy heard those words that day. She was five. What torment is wrought when wicked words are spoken? Can Cissy's ravaged life be redeemed? Or will she wreak havoc on all who love her? Can the lie be undone? Is there a word powerful enough to break the curse and undo the unsavory heritage?