Lea Carson can't believe that she and her parents are moving into an old, inhospitable house on Fear Street. The secret room in the attic causes her to panic. After all, a murderer was imprisoned here, and for 100 years the room was locked and boarded up. Lea thinks she hears footsteps and voices in the secret bedroom. Someone or something is waiting for her there. Will she open the door? Will he be able to resist?..