A young psychiatrist, Dr. Allen Hatter has only ever wanted is to help and understand those whose brains worked differently. Ever since his mother... His sleep has been plagued with terrible nightmares. With the companionship of his "partner-in-crime", Brian O'Hare, he's traveled to Saint Heart's Asylum. He's ready to start his new career and beyond eager to help. But what he learns will change all he's ever known. The year is 1940.