In a world where many people can access their inner animal through a Game called Kin. A game that transforms you into your soul animal as long as you are within the gaming area, but there are some that can shift even out of the game, these people are the Kindred. the Kindred are few and far between and something of a myth in the world. However there is another supposed myth that is a very real problem. The Vanni, a soul sucking race of wraiths that feeds on those with animal souls. Kindred can protect themselves be keeping their souls, but average players cant. This story follows Michael, a 23 year old kid just trying to make it in the world.