When Jessica and Gavin come to live with their uncle Wess in Tennessee, the last thing they expect to find is a mystery. What is behind the door at the end of a forbidden corridor that haunts Jessica's dreams? Is she the only one who notices the strange behavior of her uncle and his staff? And why is the word "frame" spoken in hushed voices in the shadows, as if her hosts are afraid of being overheard by unfriendly ears?