Having to deal with an abusive father and a mother who tolerates all of it, Darelle becomes a social outcast who is used to the shadows. She gets into college and takes a bold step to pursue her acting career. At her first audition, she is humiliated. This makes her more withdrawn.One evening, while acting a monologue for fun, Ryan passes by and sees her. He is intrigued and drawn to her. He tried finding her afterwards but to no avail. She runs into deep trouble one day and he meets her again. Ryan offers to help her but with a condition. Will she take his offer? Will she open the door for him into her life or let her childhood trauma from her abusive father stop her from being happy? Will she remain in the shadows or come into the spotlight?