In the wake of his beloved's tragic death, a renowned painter adrift, struggling to channel his grief into art. Seeking solace and purpose, he inherits a remote home in the Mojave Desert, a stark contrast to his bustling life in the city.
However, the tranquility of this new life, is soon shattered by unsettling occurrences. Shadows flicker at the edges of his vision, and haunting whispers echo through the stillness of night. As he grapples with these strange phenomena, the painter begins to experience vivid, disorienting dreams that blur the line between reality and nightmare.
As he delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding his new home, the painter must unravel the connection between his inheritance, the loss of his greatest love, and the malevolent presence that threatens to consume him. In a battle for his soul, he must rectify his dark past before the darkness claims him forever.
Sam had long accepted that life was a series of losses. His mother's tragic death left a hollow ache, and his father's abandonment sealed his fate-alone, unwanted, and drifting. He built his world in shadows, content with quiet nights behind the bar and the noise of strangers to fill the silence. But when Ellaine stormed into his life, all warmth and light, something in him began to stir.
What started as a spontaneous escape into the city's golden-lit streets led to a kiss that unraveled emotions he'd buried deep. Yet as he lets Ellaine in, the past refuses to stay hidden. Secrets surface-about his family, about himself-forcing Sam to question everything he thought he knew. As truths collide and old wounds reopen, he faces a choice: hold on to the comfort of solitude or step into the light before it slips away forever.