Anne Presley is relentless in her efforts to control her son, Duke. She uses every tactic available to get him to obey her, even resorting to manipulating his beloved grand aunt Emma Essel and trusted friend Tristan to deliver her message of the dangers of Aisling's "cursed" family and their belief in the metaphysical.
As Duke faces increasing pressure from those closest to him, he must decide whether to succumb to their manipulation or stand by the love he shares with Aisling.