Bound by the Dead

When Mason, a determined man in his 30s, buys a rundown corner shop near an old cemetery, he dreams of transforming it into a vibrant hub—a retro diner, arcade, and gift shop all in one. With his supportive girlfriend Julie, a savvy social media influencer, they move in with high hopes and ambition. The shop quickly gains popularity, drawing in customers and admiration. But beneath the surface of success lies something far darker. Strange things begin to happen when a shadowy figure appears night after night, always standing motionless near a cracked gravestone marked with a fading cross. Mason's unease grows as his dreams turn into chilling nightmares, and when he finally sees the ghost up close—an angry, tormented spirit—he realizes the shop is haunted by more than bad memories. Desperate for answers, Mason reaches out to a medium named Naomi, who senses an ancient spiritual force tied to Mason himself. Naomi confirms what Mason has long feared: he is gifted with Vulism, a rare ability to connect with spirits, inherited from his grandmother who once manipulated and exploited his power for her own gain. Mason had locked his gift away long ago, traumatized by his past—but the shop and its resident ghost force it open again.