Hypocrisy, violence and malice reign upon the Pope family farm. BUD’s mother (MA) is a heroin addict, and his father (PA) has lost his mind after an unspoken event involving his eldest son, RICKY, and a shotgun. In a desperate bid for cash, following her dismissal from the diner, Ma instructs Bud to clear out the barn and sell off whatever he can. As Bud embarks on the task, he discovers, alongside so much rusty farm equipment, an ornate Gothic desk within which is a strange figurine. Soon afterwards, Bud finds that the doll has disappeared - and a shadow-dwelling demon takes its place. Unlike other beings of his kind, SABBYN has a distaste for violence and has fled his hellish homeland. He quickly befriends Bud and hides out in his barn. In order that he may survive on the earthly plane, Bud strives to provide him with everything a demon needs. Rodents and bugs are easy enough to come by, but when Sabbyn shares his requirement of nightmares - and souls - their relationship becomes strained.