A mischievous young prankster, Tim lives a quiet, ordinary life in a secluded village riddled with rumours and unanswered questions. But when these intriguing rumours draw Tim and his friends, Skiv and Nickel, to the house of their crotchety old neighbour, Mr Tarry, they are plunged headfirst into a labyrinth of disturbing secrets. A terrible tragedy has carved its mark upon Mr Tarry, and Tim unwittingly makes it his mission to explore the dark crevices...