Teenager Nath Storm is hired by Pete Morgan to help out on Morgan's secluded farm and to assist Pete's adopted sister, Meg. Despite Pete's stern warning to stay away from the nearby woods due to rumored dangers, Nath becomes curious after hearing mysterious screams emanating from the forest. Together with Meg, they venture into the woods and discover an eerie red house that seems to be the source of all the whispers and unease. This ignites their determination to uncover the secrets hidden within and around the red house.

As Nath and Meg delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter unexpected resistance and cryptic warnings from Pete and his housekeeper, Ellen. Tension builds as truths about Pete's past start to surface, revealing a complex web of deceit and dark history that connects all the key characters. The boundaries between reality and madness blur as the pair push forward, navigating an unsettling moral landscape where loyalty, betrayal, and shocking revelations come to light.