The Monahan family, like many others who move into The Gates, is seeking refuge from a complex life they left behind in Chicago. However, this new community has an eerie, almost ghostly atmosphere. As Nick Monahan takes on his role as the new police chief of The Gates, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue. He starts to uncover the unsettling reality of their new surroundings, discovering the supernatural forces that hide in the shadows of The Gates.