Hank and Ann move into the country and are taken aback by how friendly the local people are. They soon become part of the community but Hank begins to distrust Luther who seems to lead the local social scene.

A school teacher named Craig Miller finds that one of his students has psychic powers, through a link with his brothers. The four can exchange characteristic talents in music and art, and can induce fear-related illusions in others.

The lone survivor of a shipwreck is soon joined by a young woman who emerges from the sea.