
In the quiet rural mid-west, Hanklin Purvis enjoys a peaceful life surrounded by nature, sharing it with his beloved wife, Dorothy on their quaint farm. An avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, Hanklin finds solace in the expansive landscapes that stretch around their home. However, the serene essence of his life begins to shift as unsettling events unfold just before autumn. The first victims are the family pets, followed by a series of mysterious incidents involving wild animals in the surrounding area, sparking concern among the community. As the situation escalates and people start to suffer injuries, law enforcement takes notice, but they find themselves grappling with a puzzling mystery that appears to defy explanation. It quickly becomes clear that the attacker is not human, and the urgency to stop whatever malevolent force is at play intensifies.
As the investigation unfolds, Hanklin and Dorothy discover that the wounds from these attacks harbor a lethal bacteria, creating a race against time for those affected. The stakes get even higher as fear spreads through the community, leading to a collective sense of dread. Amidst the chaos, Hanklin's neighbor, Francis Wellman, a wise and resourceful Native American woman, steps forward with a possible solution. She believes that an ancient antidote may hold the key to counteracting the deadly effects of the infections, weaving together the threads of tradition and modernity in an effort to save those at risk.
Determined to put an end to the nightmare plaguing their town, Hanklin, Dorothy, and Francis delve deeper into the origins of the attacks, uncovering shocking truths along the way. Their quest for answers brings them face to face with the supernatural, as they race against time to protect their community from further destruction. With courage and resilience, the trio's journey leads them to the perpetrator of these horrifying incidents, revealing not only the dark forces at work but also the strength of human connection in the face of an otherworldly crisis. As they confront their fears, they not only seek justice but also a sense of closure, knowing that their lives will forever be changed by the consequences of the lurking shadows.