Charlie Davis, a troubled high schooler, has moved to the small town of Fairhaven Pines. He wants to settle into his new home, but terrifying nightmares make that impossible. In these nightmares, a mysterious woman begs him for help. After this woman is found dead, Charlie realizes he needs to bring her kidnappers to justice or be haunted by her ghost until he goes insane.

With the help of his friends, Charlie learns more about the ghost haunting him and the events leading to her death. With each new clue, the mystery grows darker and the threats become a lot more real. Will Charlie put this haunting to rest or will the darkness of loss consume him first?