At the age of sixteen, Natasha Johnson ran away from home and became estranged from her family. Fifteen years later, she is taken to hospital after colliding head-on with an SUV. During her recovery, she is haunted by nightmares that reveal horrific stories of her childhood; she witnessed the death of her little sister. Her therapist recommends she return home to face her past and reunite with her family. When Natasha returns home she uncovers many family secrets. The story is set in the fictional town of Cedarville, British Columbia. Although the story is fictional, some of the events are inspired by true stories.