The world of Midday resembles our contemporary world. The year is 2021; there are political problems, climate crises, and unemployment. One thing is different - the supernatural is natural. Magician as a profession is about as rare as being a surgeon. Humans are the norm, but there are other beings - shapeshifters, elves, psychics, spirits, trolls, demons.

Still, magic is not everyday. Magic takes energy and learning it takes time. Generally, spells are rare enough to make people dig up their camera phones. There has also been a movement away from occult crafts, to the sciences, as they are cheaper and easier to mass-produce. Many magicians have moved to remote places, outside of human society and its politics. The Trivial Pursuit has an occult category, of course.

The center of the story is Fern and her possession. She struggles with the mounting attacks until she realizes she will not survive without help. Supported by friends Fern starts a fearsome journey that will physically bring her to the witch, but mentally far longer.