Homeless man discovers dark secret in pawnshop, flees for his life.
The story is about a homeless man, Hellenard Rose, who hears mysterious whispers coming from a dilapidated pawnshop. When he investigates, he discovers a wooden box containing strange items, including his own name on a list. Terrified, he flees the shop and runs until he collapses. He spends ten days running until he reaches a farm where he asks for help and is given work. He stays and works on the farm for five years, finding a sense of belonging and a new purpose in life.