The story of 18-year-old Cassandra who seeks self-improvement through hypnosis so she goes to see a hypnotist named Dr. Andrew Shade who promises to help her. At first, Cassandra feels more confident, but soon she realizes that Dr. Andrew Shade is controlling her mind in a scary way. She starts having strange visions and faces her biggest fears in her mind. In the end, Cassandra finds the strength to fight back against Dr. Shade and her own doubts. The story explores themes of manipulation, strength, and discovering who you really are.