It is the summer of 1984, and fourteen-year-old Frankie Jubilee has just been sent to live with her estranged mother in the rural town of Litani, Minnesota. From the moment she arrives, Frankie knows something is deeply wrong. The tight-knit locals are secretive, her mother is distant, and there are strict warnings to stay out of the dense woods surrounding their home. But the most unsettling part of Litani is the whispers about a mysterious activity known only as The Game. When a group of intimidating local girls invites Frankie to participate, her curiosity gets the better of her. She wants to uncover the truth behind the town's strange behavior, but stepping into The Game reveals a reality far darker than she ever imagined. As paranoia sweeps through the small community and horrifying secrets are dragged into the light, Frankie must navigate a treacherous landscape of lies. She begins to realize that the monsters in Litani do not just hide in the shadows; they walk in the bright light of day. Inspired by true events, this gripping story plunges you into a chilling mystery where trust is a dangerous weakness.