In a world somewhere between life and death, Deacon Matthieson is locked in an epic struggle against an evil entity which seeks to capture his very essence. He finds this world is not uninhabited, as he encounters the mysterious Durante, who seems to possess an infinite knowledge of both Deacon's history as well as his surroundings, and the beautiful Emilla, who seems to mysteriously come and go on a whim, but nonetheless appears to be there to assist Deacon as well as provide him with companionship. Faced with temptation and seduction, ambiguous riddles and ever-changing surroundings, he soon comes to the frightening realization that survival is merely half the battle.