In a vibrant British metropolis of the 1920s, the life of journalist Jake Foster takes an unexpected turn when he receives a mysterious letter amidst a chaotic newsroom. The message threatens to expose a sordid secret about the murder of a young woman, an event that has shaken the city and left the police in a dead end. Intrigued and with his journalistic instincts heightened, Jake embarks on a quest to unravel the truth behind the intrigue.
As he delves into the city's dark underworld, Jake connects with a diverse cast of characters, from a seductive femme fatale who seems to know more than she lets on, to a skeptical detective who distrusts his intentions. The tension mounts as he begins to receive more anonymous letters, revealing clues that bring him closer to a conspiracy larger and more dangerous than he ever imagined.
With an atmosphere thick with suspense and cinematography that captures the essence of European expressionism, our story unfolds amid unexpected twists and moments of intense revelation. The line between good and evil quickly blurs, and Jake finds himself caught in a race against time to prevent the story he is about to publish from becoming his own death sentence. As he uncovers the secrets of the past, Jake must decide how far he is willing to go to obtain the truth. Who will end up dead in the end?