Detective Richard 'Dick' Head is called to the scene of a gruesome murder in an abandoned church. The victim, a young woman, is found with strange symbols carved into her body. As Richard Head investigates, he discovers that the symbols are linked to an ancient cult known as "The Cult of The Word. With a series of mysterious, ritualistic murders baffle the city.

Richard Head delves into the victim's background and uncovers a web of connections to a secret society that operates under the guise of a literary club. As he delves deeper, he realises that members of the cult are prominent figures in the community, making his investigation increasingly dangerous.

During his investigation, Richard Head stumbles upon a series of cryptic writings that seem to hold the key to the cult's activities. The writings are filled with ominous prophecies and rituals that hint at a dark and ancient power. Discovering a connection between the murders and the writings of an author named William Blake. The eerie alignment of the crimes with William Blake's stories unnerves him. He also uncovers unsettling connections between the cult and William Blake's stories, with cryptic messages hinting at a deeper, more sinister plot.

Head stumbles upon a clandestine gathering where the cult enacts their gruesome rituals inspired by William Blake's writings.
Richard Head identifies the enigmatic leader of the cult, a charismatic figure known as "The Scribe." The Scribe is a master manipulator, using his charm to draw in unsuspecting members. Richard Head becomes obsessed with uncovering The Scribe's true identity and motives.
A cat-and-mouse game ensues as he narrowly escapes, leaving him haunted by the eerie faces hidden behind hooded robes.

As Richard Head gets closer to the truth, he discovers that the cult believes in the arrival of a "Chosen One" who will bring about a new era of darkness. The recent murder is revealed to be ## Part of a series of rituals aimed at summoning this malevolent force.

Richard Head infiltrates one of the cult's secret meetings, witnessing their disturbing rituals and ceremonies. The cult members speak in a strange, ancient language that echoes through the hidden chambers of the old church, sending shivers down Richard Head's spine.

The investigation takes a personal turn when Richard Head's closest ally on the police force is revealed to be a member of the cult. Now, Richard Head must navigate a treacherous path, unsure of who he can trust within the department.

The cult's activities escalate, and Richard Head realises that time is running out. The Chosen One is on the verge of being summoned, and the city is in grave danger. As he races against the clock, Richard Head faces supernatural occurrences and hallucinations, questioning his own sanity.

Richard Head confronts The Scribe in a final, climactic showdown within the depths of the abandoned church. The cult leader reveals the true nature of the Chosen One and the apocalyptic consequences that will follow its arrival. It becomes a battle of wills as Richard Head fights to prevent the cult's dark prophecy from coming true.

In the aftermath of the confrontation, Richard Head must come to terms with the horrors he has witnessed. The city is forever changed, and the cult's influence lingers. As Richard Head grapples with the psychological toll of the case, he wonders if the darkness that the cult unleashed can ever truly be vanquished.