In a small, isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher named Julia becomes increasingly worried about the well-being of one of her students, Lucas, who exhibits signs of severe neglect and emotional distress. Lucas has been acting strangely and appears to be hiding disturbing secrets about his family life. Julia, who has returned to her hometown after a long absence to live with her brother Paul, the local sheriff, becomes determined to help Lucas and uncover what dark forces are at work in his life. Her concerns grow as she investigates further and discovers strange and unsettling events in the woods surrounding the town. This is a region deeply rooted in Native American folklore, home to chilling legends that soon begin to feel all too real.

As Julia delves deeper into Lucas's life, she uncovers chilling evidence of the presence of an ancient supernatural creature connected to local myths. The line between myth and reality begins to blur as Julia and Paul are drawn into a dangerous and haunting mystery that threatens the safety of the entire town. As they race against time to confront this malevolent force, relationships are tested, and the siblings must confront their own past traumas. Throughout the escalating tension, Julia struggles to protect Lucas while grappling with her own demons, leading to a suspenseful and gripping revelation as darkness closes in on their community.