This movie is based on the book by the same name and dives into the life of Alex, a young boy who loves all things horror. He loves creepy things so much that he writes scary stories himself. However, this has led him to be shunned by his peers, and one night he is lured into the apartment of a witch Natacha where he meets Yasmin. Yasmin has been a prisoner for years, but has survived by being useful.
Alex is also able to survive because she loves scary stories. Each night he is forced to write a new story and read it to her. The two kids begin to plot their escape, and what happens next is absolutely terrifying.