"Twelve portals have opened between Earth and the dark world of Metamoor, weakening the mystic veil that separates the two and protects humanity from an evil that threatens to consume it. Five girls have been chosen as Guardians to stand against this menace. Gifted with powers over the elements, Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin step into their new roles and together become the force for good known as W.I.T.C.H.!"--Back cover of volume 1....

"In the aftermath of their first adventure, Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin have unleashed a dormant evil...Corrupted by a power greater than herself, the ex-Guardian Nerissa reemerges to threaten Kandrakar, and only the girls of W.I.T.C.H. can stand in her way!"--Back cover.

"Nerissa has the Heart, and all of Kandrakar is at her mercy! The W.I.T.C.H. girls must face her again, but are they prepared for the sacrifices required for victory...? Will Nerissa finally have her revenge??"--Provided by publisher.

As the girls begin to lose control of their powers, they discover that Cedric is back and is being given a second chance from the Oracle.