Mercy Black

In a misguided attempt to save Marina's ill mother, Marina Hess and her friend Rebecca Cline stab a classmate. This shocking event marks the beginning of their descent into darkness as they believe the ghost, Mercy Black, will grant them a miracle.

After the traumatic event, Marina spends fifteen years in a psychiatric facility, struggling with her past and the urban legends that have developed around her story. Meanwhile, the legend of Mercy Black transforms into a widely circulated myth on the internet.

Marina is finally released from the psychiatric facility and returns home to her sister Alice. This homecoming is filled with tension as she grapples with the lingering effects of her past and the stories that now haunt her family.

Marina discovers that her nephew Bryce has become obsessed with the ghostly figure of Mercy Black. This obsession mirrors the past events and raises concerns for Marina, who fears Bryce may follow in her troubled footsteps.

Determined to confront her past, Marina visits Rebecca, only to find out that her former friend is now in a catatonic state. This devastating revelation increases Marina's urgency to understand the nexus between their past actions and Mercy Black.

While sifting through Rebecca's belongings, Marina uncovers an old map that seems to hold dark significance. This map sets into motion a series of events as it leads her deeper into the mystery of Mercy Black.

Bryce exhibits alarming behavior in the library, claiming that 'she told me to do it.' This incident solidifies Marina's fears that the ghost of Mercy Black has a grip on her nephew and that history may be repeating itself.

Marina follows the map into the woods, where she discovers cryptic clues leading to a hidden nuclear fallout shelter. This eerie location tests her resolve as she confronts the reality of her and Rebecca's past creation of the ghostly legend.

Inside the fallout shelter, Marina finds 'the book you cannot read' and begins to piece together the grim truth behind her past actions. While she attempts to dismiss the reality of Mercy Black, her nephew's obsession intensifies.

After a chilling encounter with the ghost in their home, Alice suffers a terrible fall. This accident heightens the tension in the household and further complicates Marina's attempts to protect her family.

In a shocking encounter, Marina finally faces Mercy Black, who attacks her in a surreal battle of wills. This moment forces Marina to confront not only her fears but the reality of her past mistakes.

Bryce finds himself in a perilous situation when he encounters Lily Bellows, the intended sacrifice from their past. In a fit of rage, she attacks Marina, forcing the family to confront the consequences of their actions.

In a climactic moment, Bryce confronts Lily and delivers a fatal blow, declaring, 'I made a promise.' This act not only changes the course of the night but symbolizes the haunting legacy of their childhood trauma.

The confrontation culminates in a chaotic blend of past and present, awakening the terrifying legacy of Mercy Black. As the narrative resolves, the family is left to grapple with the lasting impacts of their choices and the shadows of their past.