David Marks hates taking showers. Or brushing his teeth. Or having his hair cut. He hates all the fuss, and he hates getting wet. Then, one day, a teacher gives him a mysterious book. A book that has the power to stop time. Ignoring his best friend's advice, he decides to use the book. The moment he does, he discovers he never has to wash or brush or have his hair cut again. It's just great But what the teacher didn't tell him, is that from now on, he'll always stay the same. And what's even worse: he soon discovers that very slowly, he starts turning into a ghost...