Normie, a Vietnam veteran, is now an itinerant drunk who makes his home in a hidden cave. When exploring his new home, Normie uncovers a labyrinth of caves, and in doing so, makes a grizzly discovery of human remains. Normie explores deeper and makes another startling discovery, opening up some devastating and frightening consequences for himself. As the story unfolds, the author explores a thought-provoking scenario, where a child born in seclusion is suddenly thrust into an alien outside world of human conflict. With some unexpected and startling twists and turns, the story draws to an extraordinary and unexpected climax