1748. Marcus and Ryan are only 17 when their father dies of influenza. A week later, their grief stricken mother takes her own life, leaving the two brothers alone. With nothing left to tie them to the small town of Whilton, the brothers set out for the port city of Haven to begin a new life. Their journey is plagued with misfortune right from the start. They soon realize that something in the darkness is stalking them and their companions. Although they keep moving towards Haven, the ultimate cost of this journey is becoming much more than either brother can bear. With only a day or two left to reach their destination, a sudden, violent storm forces the group to seek shelter inside of a cave. What starts as a pleasant conclusion to this tragic journey, ends with one brother on Death's doorstep.