John James, a recently divorced novelist, relocates to a rural farm with his two children, Louisa and Sam, seeking a fresh start away from their past troubles. The transition is tough for the family, especially for the teenage Louisa, who struggles to adjust to her new environment and the absence of her mother. The isolated setting and the vast fields surrounding their home add to the family's sense of dislocation. John throws himself into his writing and the renovation of their new home, attempting to build a stable life for his children.

However, their attempt at a new beginning takes a sinister turn when Louisa discovers a strange mound in the nearby woods, exhibiting bizarre behavior thereafter. As her actions become increasingly alarming and inexplicable, John becomes deeply concerned for her well-being. He starts to investigate the strange occurrences, unearthing the dark history of the land they now call home. The deeper John digs, the more he realizes the danger his family is in, coming face to face with a chilling truth that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. His quest for answers becomes a desperate race against time as he seeks to protect his children from the malevolent forces lurking in the shadows of their new home.