
Vincent Hughes, a reporter, met and married Ashley Shaw in Miao Territory. He learns women there refine themselves into Gu, marrying men to feed Gu insects. At the Shaw home, he discovers organ specimens and white bones. That night, about to consummate the marriage, Vincent, fearing being devoured, tries to escape. He breaks into Jessica Ford's home. Jessica's brother, Felix Ford, arrives. With their help, Vincent prepares to escape, but is found by the Shaw family.