in the shadows of late 17th century Cincinnati. Joanna Wissing, living near the forbidden Dark Woods rumored to be a haven for wickedness, becomes pregnant. She gives birth to a son, Daniel, followed by a daughter, Abigail, with a mysterious father who vanishes without a trace. The identity of Daniel's true father remains a haunting enigma.

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Minister Jonathan Walker, a prominent figure who enforces strict morals, forms an unlikely bond with Oswald Campbelle, the town hangman. Together, these men act as hunters, wielding axe and scythe (Oswald and Daniel, respectively) to provide sustenance for the community.

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Fueling fear and paranoia, the Minister alleges that local Native Americans plot to raid the town for its riches. He issues a chilling decree: their complete annihilation. Donning a burlap mask, Oswald leads the mission, with a cloaked Daniel by his side. They mercilessly slaughter the warriors.

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However, when confronted with innocent children, Daniel falters. Unable to follow through with the ruthless order, he's rendered unconscious by Oswald.

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Upon awakening, Daniel finds himself at a horrifying spectacle – The Judgment Table. He witnesses his sister beside him, nooses dangling ominously above them. Their mother is bound to a stake, her terrified screams echoing as the Minister lights the fire. Oswald, under the Minister's command, pulls the lever.

Daniel is forced to watch in agonizing silence as his mother and sister perish. As He hangs. In last moments, As the flames rise, the Minister leans in and whispers a cryptic message in Daniel's ear: "My seed is unleashed. Rest now my son.... Rest In Damnation!" Daniel life ends, and his soul would be trapped in a Nightmare.