In Washington state, 28-year-old Nicole Nieto White is in the middle of a bitter custody battle when she vanishes. Suspicion falls on an online date until her estranged husband Brandon turns up unexpectedly with his face scratched.

Three young girls meet a new friend online. Like other boys in the chat rooms, he's around their age, friendly, and flirtatious. Months later his demeanor shifts, trapping the girls in a vicious game from which they can't escape.