On a small south-eastern Island off the coast of NC lies a sleepy southern town where a three children discover a secret treasure that turns out to be anything but good. Something has happened to young Mercy – something evil. Now, the townspeople are scared – some sick, others dying. The CDC has put the town in quarantine and supplies are being dropped in by helicopter. Mercy’s dad, along with a few others must figure out what lies behind this mysterious illness and death. But Mercy has other plans.