Rites of Spring

Rachel Adams is consumed by guilt following the tragic loss of a vital client, Ben Geringer. She feels responsible for his downfall and contemplates confiding in Ryan Hayden, highlighting her internal struggle and the emotional weight she carries.

In an attempt to escape her guilt, Rachel meets Alyssa Miller and they indulge in a night of revelry. This unexpected encounter serves as a momentary distraction from her overwhelming feelings of remorse.

The celebration is suddenly interrupted when the enigmatic Stranger appears, abducting Rachel and Alyssa to his remote lair. This event marks the beginning of a series of ominous and unsettling occurrences that turn their lives upside down.

Meanwhile, Ben Geringer faces the fallout of losing his job, influenced by Ryan Hayden. His family's future hangs in the balance, prompting Ben to reach out to his wife Amy and associates Tommy and Paul for a drastic response to their financial desperation.

Ben devises a risky scheme to kidnap Ryan Hayden's daughter for ransom, with the help of Paul, despite his reservations about Paul's motives. This decision sets a dangerous course for the characters, intertwining their fates.

As the kidnapping plot progresses, Paul’s true character begins to surface, revealing a sinister nature that complicates their plans. The event amplifies the tension and showcases the moral decay affecting all involved.

Rachel is desperate to escape from the Stranger's grasp as chaos envelops the lair. Throughout her attempts, she grapples with fear and confusion, struggling to understand the Stranger's true intentions.

The mysterious disappearance of Hayden's daughter leaves her family engulfed in treachery and desperation. This plot twist intensifies the stakes for Ben and Rachel, weaving a dark web of greed and survival.

As tensions rise, they encounter a brutal presence that leads to Jessica's tragic demise. This event amplifies the horror surrounding them and the urgency for Rachel to escape the Stranger's reach.

In a chaotic twist, Paul takes Rachel hostage in a frantic bid to escape with stolen loot. However, their situation quickly spirals out of control as the creature's malevolent influence rises.

Ignoring Amy's concerns, Ben decides to rescue Rachel, embarking on a perilous journey together. Their shared determination to confront their fears sets the stage for the following clashes against the creature.

When they reach the Stranger's lair, Ben and Rachel uncover a chilling shrine adorned with news clippings of missing women. This revelation shatters their understanding of the gravity of their situation.

The cunning Stranger captures Amy and Ben, preparing them for a horrific sacrifice. This event deepens the stakes and highlights the savage nature of the antagonist's plans.

In an attempt to save Ben, Rachel sets a trap that tragically seals his fate. This heart-wrenching incident propels Rachel into a relentless fight for survival, haunted by her inability to save him.

Rachel confronts the creature armed with its own axe, seeking revenge and closure. Her victory symbolizes not just her survival against overwhelming odds but also a fierce reclamation of her agency in a twisted narrative.