In a world painted in shades of grief, hearts flicker on the brink of darkness. Jason, haunted by the echo of a lost love and trapped in the suffocating grasp of an abusive father, exists in a state of fear and dread. His only escape lies in the whispering leaves of his secret treehouse, where he seeks solace in his art, the arms of someone not good for him, and the rustling shadows. Across the schoolyard, Trace, a budding soccer star grappling with his own problems, navigates the treacherous waters of high school and the brutal sting of bullying. When their paths collide, a spark ignites, threatening to expose their vulnerabilities and ignite a torrent of consequences. As secrets twist and betray, the darkness encroaches, engulfing Trace in a relentless storm of torment and pushing Jason to the edge of his fractured sanity. The world they knew unravels, leaving them clinging to scraps of hope amidst the ashes. Will the darkness extinguish their flames forever or can they find the strength to break free from their pasts and never look back? Triggers : Abuse, bullying, grief, mental health struggles, homophobia.