In the medieval town of Hagen, rival bakers Hans Heckler and Anika Everhart grow over the years from young lovers into the bitterest of enemies. When Anika learns she has been accused of witchcraft, she knows who is trying to destroy her life. What she does not know is how to prove her innocence before she is executed for sorcery. In this timeless folktale, James Emmi explores themes of envy, superstition, and monstrous betrayal, all under the backdrop of the cryptic question: What is Hagen's Curse?