As Henry Adams attends the self-help group, he quickly realizes that it is not just an ordinary support group. The members, all with different social anxieties, are subjected to unique and unconventional therapies designed to push them out of their comfort zones. The charismatic leader, Dr. Victor Aldridge, uses not only psychological methods but also experimental technology to help them overcome their fears.
As Henry progresses through the treatment, he starts experiencing intense nightmares and hallucinations that seem to be linked to the group's activities. He suspects that there may be something more sinister at play. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that Dr. Aldridge is experimenting with a new form of sound therapy called "Earworm." This therapy involves implanting a special microchip in the brain that releases a specific frequency, which plays on loop and gradually alters the brain's neural pathways to overcome social anxiety.
Unbeknownst to the participants, the Earworm therapy has unintended side effects. It slowly starts rewiring their minds, creating addictive and hypnotic effects on some members. As Henry uncovers this dark secret, he becomes determined to expose Dr. Aldridge's unethical practices and save himself and the other participants from the dangerous treatment.
Simultaneously, Detective Williams begins investigating a series of suspicious murders that carry uncanny similarities. The victims all have a history of social anxiety and were previously associated with Dr. Aldridge's therapy group. Williams starts to suspect a connection between the self-help group and the murders. As he follows the trail, he uncovers a web of deceit, manipulation, and black-market dealings surrounding this secretive therapy, ultimately realizing that the Earworm therapy's true purpose is much more sinister than anyone could have imagined.
As the two storylines converge, Henry and Detective Williams join forces to expose Dr. Aldridge's twisted experiment and prevent him from continuing his nefarious practices. Racing against time, they must confront their own fears, navigate treacherous obstacles, and outsmart the cunning mastermind behind it all. The final battle takes place within the depths of the self-help group's headquarters, where Henry and Williams face off against Dr. Aldridge and his loyal followers in a high-stakes fight for survival and justice.