Immediately after completing her studies in journalism, the young Penelope Jones becomes a reporter for a local city television station. Her first assignment is to shoot a report on the first Perchtenlauf in 10 years. During her research, Penelope comes across a crime that has long been well-covered up, in which very respected personalities of the city are deeply entangled. Despite all the intimidation and threats, Penelope continues her research. Her sharpest weapons on the winding path of the truth search are plenty of grips, a strong dose of ambition, their unwavering strength of character and a ravishing smile.

After reporter Sabrina Meyers witnesses a gruesome murder linked to the assault of a mentally disabled girl, she finds herself stalked by a killer while the police refuse to believe her story. As she uncovers a vengeful plot by the victim's family, the bodies begin to vanish, leaving her isolated and targeted. Will Sabrina expose the town's dark secret before she becomes the next victim of the bloodnight?