In the summer of 1983, Clearwater, Florida, is gripped by fear as a series of disappearances of young women, including the narrator's friend Lisa, sends shockwaves through the community. As panic escalates and a serial killer named Michael Applewhite is identified, the narrator experiences a terrifying encounter that forces her to confront the lurking danger. Despite the eventual arrest of Applewhite, the scars of fear and vulnerability linger in the community.