In a shadowy and opulent mansion in London, a group of scholars finds themselves entangled in a mystery that challenges both their intellect and courage. It all begins when one of them, a brilliant yet arrogant criminology professor, receives an ancient manuscript that supposedly reveals the secrets of a secret society. Driven by his curiosity and ambition, he summons his colleagues to unravel the enigmas of the text. However, what starts as an academic exercise soon transforms into an atmosphere of distrust and conspiracy.