Even when they were kids, playing in the woods of their small town, he could feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from all of the bullies and from his own family's deadly secrets. Now that they've both escaped to New York City, Ian no longer inhabits the tortured shell of his childhood. He is a talented and successful graphic novelist. But Priss is still trouble. And trouble loves company. The booze, the drugs, the sex -- Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to keep the past at bay. Especially now that he's met sweet, beautiful Megan, who makes him want to change for the better. But Priss doesn't like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss is angry, terrible things begin to happen.