The story follows Elliot, a teenager whose life turns upside down when he moves to a small coastal town. On his first day at school, everyone seems shocked by his appearance, whispering behind his back and staring. Soon, he discovers that he bears an uncanny resemblance to Caleb, a local boy who went missing a year ago under mysterious circumstances. As Elliot digs deeper, he becomes entangled in Caleb's story, uncovering dark secrets about the town, Caleb's family, and his own origins. Along the way, he befriends Lila, Caleb's childhood friend, who's convinced that Elliot's arrival is no coincidence.