In the dark and enigmatic San Francisco of the late 19th century, a private detective from the Victorian era encounters a chilling mystery that tests his wit and courage. When a series of horrific murders ravages the city, leaving victims stripped of their skin, the police are baffled and don't know where to begin. The atmosphere becomes even tenser when it is revealed that the deaths are linked to an esoteric cult that worships dark forces.
Our protagonist, a shrewd and skeptical investigator named Adam S. Ogilvie, is called to solve the case. As he delves into the secrets of the secret society, he begins to uncover not only the truth behind the terrifying crimes but also a web of corruption and betrayal that extends to the darkest corners of the city. With the help of a brave woman who is also seeking justice, Ogilvie confronts his own fears and inner demons as he ventures into an underworld of witchcraft and macabre rituals.
The tension escalates, and each clue brings him closer to a terrifying confrontation with the true culprit, a supernatural being that feeds on fear and despair. In this unsettling odyssey, the lines between rationality and the supernatural blur, leading the protagonist on a race against time to prevent the next atrocity.