Axel Wilder is a 14 year old boy who hates being at home. His parents divorced when he was 10 years old, his mom remarrying when he was 12. 2 years after living with his mom and stepdad, Otis, he's learned that Otis is a controlling asshole. Not wanting to be around them anymore, he ventures the city when his mom and Otis are home, but stays inside when they leave. He doesn't think his life could get any worse, until that one dark night on the walk home from the park...