Imaginary

Jessica, a children's book author, is married to musician Max. Max has two daughters from a previous relationship, Alice and Taylor, creating a blended family dynamic filled with challenges.

Jessica experiences ongoing nightmares involving her mentally ill father Ben and an ominous figure named Simon the spider from her stories. These nightmares begin to intertwine with her waking life, highlighting her unresolved trauma.

The family moves into Jessica's childhood home, prompting unearthed memories for Jessica. Alice discovers an old teddy bear named Chauncey in the basement, forming an immediate bond with it.

The family meets their elderly neighbor, Gloria, who shares nostalgic stories about Jessica's past. These memories resonate with Jessica but sometimes elude her, creating tension as Gloria's recollections grow darker.

Samantha, the troubled biological mother of Alice and Taylor, intrudes violently into their lives, causing chaos in the family. Jessica faces societal stigma and struggles to protect her family from Samantha's erratic behavior.

After Samantha's confrontation, Taylor reveals that she had contacted her mother, intensifying the strain in the household. This admission shatters the fragile harmony that Jessica had worked hard to maintain.

While Max is away on tour, Alice becomes obsessed with a scavenger hunt that she believes Chauncey initiated. This fascination deeply disturbs Jessica, who senses that Chauncey's influence is growing more malevolent.

An incident unfolds when Taylor's friend Liam shatters a bottle, provoking a sinister reaction from Chauncey. This incident heightens tensions between the characters and reinforces Jessica's fears about her daughter’s attachment to the bear.

Concerned about Alice's bond with Chauncey, Jessica seeks help from Dr. Soto. The doctor observes Alice communicating with Chauncey, issuing warnings that threaten Jessica's safety and exacerbating her anxiety.

Jessica uncovers unsettling footage from a past patient, echoing Alice's chilling words, 'Never Ever.' She discovers that only she and Alice can see Chauncey, driving her to confront her own haunting past.

After an ominous encounter with Chauncey, Alice mysteriously disappears, leading Taylor to blame Jessica for the incident. This accusation adds further weight to the already strained family dynamics.

In a pivotal moment, Gloria reveals to Taylor that Chauncey was once Jessica’s imaginary friend, shedding light on the dangers of imaginary companions when neglected or abandoned. This revelation prompts Jessica to delve deeper into her past.

Jessica, Alice, and Taylor journey into the eerie Never Ever realm, where they confront Jessica's concealed memories. It is here they learn about Jessica’s past encounter with Chauncey and the tragic fate of her father.

In a terrifying climax, Jessica must evade Chauncey’s lethal grasp. In a moment of instinct and desperation, she stabs Chauncey in the eye, managing to protect her daughter albeit temporarily.

After their traumatic experiences, the family seeks refuge in a hotel for safety. However, their relief is short-lived when they encounter a child with a teddy bear resembling Chauncey, triggering a decision to move again in search of a semblance of normalcy.