A young scholar mourns the loss of his beloved Lenore. Upon her open casket he vows to join her in death, but hesitates at the last moment. While slowly succumbing to complete despair, an angel of death appears to the young scholar, prompting a very philosophical and nefarious discussion on the tragic demise of the beautiful. Though the spirit of Lenore still remains, the despair of the young scholar prevents him from knowing of her presence. Torn by the violent emotions of love and despair, the young scholar must move beyond his hopelessness if he is to save the soul of Lenore from an ever present and impending doom. But is it the salvation of her soul that’s truly at stake or his own?