A man wakes up in the middle of the street with no idea where he is or how he ended up there. Soon he is forced to confront the demons he is battling within before a gateway to the underworld unlocks the secret of Algea the God of Pain.

Decades ago, poor families struggled to gather enough food to survive. Instead of allowing their children to suffer from starvation, many found it more merciful to bring their babies to the nearby lake to end their pain. While these stories have been long forgotten, the souls of the children remain in their watery grave, waiting for their next meal. Based on the Native American folklore.

Ashton, an overworked junior editor, develops romantic feelings for the author of the novel that she's editing, as her job is threatened by jealous co-workers.

Alters and substance abuse