Merit Voss lives inside a bizarre, repurposed church with her highly dysfunctional family, feeling entirely isolated, misunderstood, and burdened by a massive collection of dark family secrets. Her internal depression reaches a boiling point when she unexpectedly meets Sagan, a brilliant, artistic youth whose sudden presence makes her feel alive for the first time in years. However, believing Sagan is completely unattainable and collapsing under the weight of her family's collective lies, Merit attempts a desperate, permanent escape. The narrative serves as a heavy, deeply profound exploration of teenage mental health, the illusions of perfection, and the vital necessity of open communication.