In a medieval village haunted by a deadly werewolf, a young woman named Valerie finds herself torn between two suitors: her true love, Peter, a brooding woodcutter, and Henry, a wealthy blacksmith, chosen by her parents. As the village lives in fear of the attacks, Valerie's sister is killed by the werewolf. The villagers call upon Father Solomon, a fearsome werewolf hunter, to help them annihilate the creature. Solomon arrives and asserts that the werewolf is one of the villagers, causing paranoia and mistrust among the residents. As the hunter enforces strict and often brutal measures to find the beast, Valerie privately discovers she has a mysterious connection to the creature.

As tensions escalate, personal secrets and town mysteries intertwine, leading Valerie to question who she can trust. She faces the terrifying realization that the werewolf could be someone she loves. Amid growing chaos, Valerie struggles to uncover the truth and protect her family, all while navigating her conflicting affections for Peter and Henry. As suspicion turns neighbor against neighbor, decisions must be made that will impact the entire village and test Valerie's courage and heart.