In the heart of the picturesque countryside, siblings Max and Lily are placed in a foster home after a tumultuous period marked by loss and instability. Their new guardian, the enigmatic and nurturing Mrs. Ashcroft, offers them a fresh start in her sprawling, dilapidated manor nestled among thick woods. Initially, the children are charmed by the serene landscape and Mrs. Ashcroft’s warm demeanor, but a sense of unease simmers just beneath the surface.
As days turn into weeks, peculiar occurrences begin to ripple through their new home. Strange noises echo through the hallways at night, and shadowy figures seem to flit just beyond the corners of their vision. When Max discovers a hidden room in the cellar filled with arcane symbols and remnants of forgotten rituals, his curiosity is piqued. Sensing that they are not alone in the manor, he shares his findings with Lily, who, though skeptical, can’t shake off the feeling that something sinister lurks within their foster mother’s walls.
Determined to uncover the truth, the siblings delve into their new mother’s secrets. They soon learn of an ancient local legend that speaks of a cult like force that thrives on familial bonds, exploiting love and trust for a dark purpose. As they pry deeper, Mrs. Ashcroft’s nurturing facade begins to crack, revealing a chilling obsession with the siblings as potential vessels for an unholy resurrection.
With time running out and the once comforting atmosphere transformed into a nightmare, Max and Lily must navigate a treacherous maze of deceit and danger. Their only hope lies in the strength of their bond as siblings. They must devise a plan to escape before they become unwilling participants in a horrifying ritual that could seal their doom. As they race against the clock, survival not only tests their wits but forces them to confront the very depths of devotion and sacrifice—a tale of love twisted into terror that lurks just beyond the threshold of their home.