Gifted with immortality, Alice longs for an end to her boredom. When she stumbles upon Death's pocket watch, her attempt to outwit him leads to a chilling truth: Death always has the last laugh.
During WWII, German soldier Adolphus Winter becomes consumed by the legend of Black Manor. He's heard whispers that Death resides there with his ability to grant eternal life. His obsession leads him to sacrifice all in his path.
When one of the Seven Deaths crosses paths with Jones, a brave young soldier fighting in WWII, the two fall in love. But when Jones is killed in the line of duty, she brings him to the Land of Death and Dreams.
Rumor has it that Little Ivy Black still stalks the halls of Black Manor. When curiosity turns into a dare, two friends venture into the eerie manor, unaware of the nightmarish horrors they'll encounter.
Guided by one of the books of Death, Suzie Black's family trades a stranger's life for her immortality. As she discovers the rules of her eternal existence, the world transforms around her while she remains the same.