Out of the mist one late night in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, a stranger emerges from a passing freight train. Unaware of who they are or what they're doing there, they encounter a family who owns the Motel at the Pass. The stranger learns of the family's involvement in the chaotic, unpredictable world of independent professional wrestling, and finds themself both enthralled and naturally talented at the profession. However, the literal shadows in the mist are coming to life. The past from which the stranger escaped refuses to die in the abyss of the unknown. The ominous presence evokes horrifying visions and potential memories of the stranger. The family that took them in tries to help the stranger solve the mysteries presented by the shadows in order to ultimately unveil their identity in the process. But, within the local pro wrestling syndicate is an enigmatic, smooth-talking person named Elian, who has supposedly good intentions but their actions suggest otherwise. A story of found family, recovery from trauma, and catharsis in the world of professional wrestling transpire in the north Washington town of Sedro-Woolley, showing what happens when a stranger comes to town and changes everything.
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