Tyler Greer is terrified of people; in fact, he is so terrified that he only has one friend in the entire world: Jerry. Jerry is his everything, his soul mate. There is just one problem. Tyler is the only person in the world who can even see him; Tyler is in love with his imaginary friend. Despite this, the two have managed to stay relatively happy in their twisted romance, but what happens when Tyler's safe world begins to corrupt from the inside out? How will he survive his own mind shattering around him?

Max, diagnosed with anorexic and bulimic tendencies, is just beyond excited to finally leave the clutches of his overbearing, overly religious mother and her hateful ways; however, Max isn't given any time to rejoice in his new freedom because he has done little more than trade one prison for another. "Welcome to the Trenton Live-in Clinic," she says, but to Max, he hears, "Welcome to The Skinny Boy House where the skinny boys tell their tales." Within the walls of the clinic, Max finds himself placed in the middle of a group of boys who all share a similar story. Only time will tell if Max will be able to work toward becoming healthy and possibly find love and acceptance; however, with a darkness constantly looming overhead, the threat of succumbing to his illness and losing the battle over his life is all too real.