The story follows a haunted man, Redlaw, who is granted a wish by a mysterious ghost, who offers to erase all memories of pain and suffering from his mind. However, Redlaw soon realizes that the cost of this wish is the loss of all human emotions and the inability to feel love, happiness, or compassion. In his journey to regain his humanity, Redlaw learns the importance of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of memories, both good and bad, to shape who we are. Through its portrayal of the haunted man's journey, the novel highlights the power of the human spirit to overcome suffering and find redemption.