Samantha McAllister seems to fit seamlessly with the in-crowd at her junior high school. Yet under her practiced exterior lies a secret battle with Purely-Obsessional OCD, flooding her mind with relentless dark thoughts. Feeling trapped by the need to maintain her facade, Sam's life takes a turn when she meets the quirky Caroline and discovers Poet's Corner, a sanctuary of outcasts who express themselves through words. As she forges bonds with this band of misfits and a captivating musician, she confronts the illusion of normalcy, her friendships, and most importantly, herself. However, newfound courage and a deeper understanding come with a price, as Sam grapples with revelations that shake her view on sanity and the essence of what it means to belong.