In a quaint country cottage in southern Wake County, North Carolina, Franklin Henry, a seasoned writer, seeks solace and inspiration to complete his long-awaited novel. However, a fierce storm and a leaky roof lead him upstairs, where he discovers much more than structural issues. The room, filled with the whispers of the past, reveals a set of old, ribbon-bound letters and a mysterious, shimmering presence that defies logic.

The house, once owned by a local church, holds secrets that transcend time, connecting past and present in the vast land of human experience and divine mystery. As Franklin delves deeper, he encounters inexplicable phenomena and unearths a story entwined with love, faith, and the supernatural.