Life is meant for the living... After Fawn and Brayson rush to escape the terror at The Nocere, they stumble upon a village at the base of the Ruby Mountains. Despite the back breaking struggle of the locals, Fawn soon discovers what it means to be truly alive. But some secrets aren't meant to stay buried... Whispered words and the chains from the past threaten to chase Fawn no matter how far she runs. The world that once was may be only a dream as reality drags her closer to her own fate. The World that Was, book 2 of A Haunting Dystopian Tale, is thrilling and darkly romantic adventure. Magical realism with portals to the spirit realm creates a post-apocalyptic dystopian story unlike any other.