The first book of the fantasy series, included in the shortlist of the VII season of the literary competition "New Children's Book". Once upon a time, Lida Vesna survived a terrible catastrophe and has since lived a very ordinary life. But, having arrived in a small town near St. Petersburg, the girl meets those who either have an amazing gift or a monstrous curse... and in addition, she learns that she also has superpowers. Now Lida needs to understand the main thing - who she can trust, and who she should run headlong from, if she values the life that has become so unusual.