Peter (12) and Verity (9), travels with their parents David and Viviane to a run-down house in a remote town. Upon arrival Peter, gripped by anxiety, follows his typical routine of avoiding cracks and playing counting games. However, his world is quickly turned upside down when he discovers that the decrepit house is to be their new home. Peter, gripped by a panic attack, is interrupted by Verity who earnestly beckons him to follow her before running off. Peter reluctantly gives chase, following her into the township. Verity’s imagination game soon leads them to an old antique store where Peter discovers a strange puzzle piece covered in ideograms.