Katherine's mother died giving birth to her, now at eighteen her father has passed also. Hidden away alone in her father's home, she mourned her father's passing and what was to become of her now her parents are gone, and she is unmarried. Just when her life seemed could not get any bleaker; but it most certainly did. Restless being by herself in the lonely house, Katherine decides to take a long walk to clear her head and before long finds herself deep in the dark forest. As she walks she is startled to see another woman in the forest with her. She happens upon Abigail the witch who saved her life. Abigail also tells her that there is a price she must pay. Stunned by the news, she asks what will happen if she doesn't pay up. Abigail gladly relates the extent of her obligation to the witch, she finds out more about Abigail the witch, a price she must pay, what will happen if she doesn't pay up. Out of choices she begins her payment to the witch and Abigail begins training Katherine to be a witch.