In the gritty urban landscape of New York City, a series of brutal murders is terrorizing the gay community. The victims, all young men engaging in the underground S&M leather scene, are targeted and killed by an elusive predator. The police, desperate to stop the killings and under pressure to solve the case, turn to rookie officer Steve Burns. The choice is strategic; Burns fits the victim profile with his youthful appearance and can potentially blend into the community without arousing suspicion. Accepting the assignment, Burns goes undercover, immersing himself in the clandestine world of gay bars, leather clubs, and late-night rendezvous, all while trying to maintain his sense of self.

As Burns delves deeper into his undercover role, the line between his real life and the persona he adopts begins to blur. He becomes increasingly isolated from his girlfriend Nancy, whose suspicions about his distant behavior grow with each passing day. The psychological toll of the assignment weighs heavily on him, as he grapples with his identity and the moral complexities of his mission. Entrenched in a world filled with secrets and desires, Burns finds it increasingly difficult to distinguish between friend and foe. His interactions with the community raise critical questions about trust, identity, and the enigmatic nature of attraction. With every new acquaintance, Burns inches closer to uncovering not only the serial killer's identity but also confronting profound aspects of his own identity.