Verity and Peter, a young couple, decide to take a trip to the old family mansion that Peter has recently inherited. As they settle into their room for the night, the floor suddenly gives way, and they fall into an underground chamber. They are met by a group of strange creatures who claim to have been waiting for Peter's arrival.
The creatures are the inhabitants of a hidden kingdom that exists beneath the mansion. The kingdom is in danger because of an entity known as the Shroud, a malevolent creature that feeds on fear itself and has been slowly consuming the inhabitants of the kingdom.
The leader of the kingdom tells Peter and Verity that Peter is the key to defeating the Shroud. He is the only one who can use the Great Clock of the Citadel to restart time and destroy the creature once and for all.
Peter and Verity are reluctant at first, but they soon realize that the fate of the kingdom and its inhabitants rests on their shoulders. They embark on a dangerous journey through the underground kingdom, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.
With the help of the kingdom's inhabitants, they eventually reach the Great Clock and begin the process of restarting time. However, the Shroud is not willing to go down without a fight, and a final battle ensues.
In the end, Peter and Verity are able to defeat the Shroud and restore peace to the kingdom. They emerge from the underground chamber with a newfound appreciation for the power of love and the importance of facing one's fears.