In a quirky, whimsical town where shadows have a mind of their own, players take on the role of a renowned detective named Charlie Shade. Charlie possesses the unique ability to communicate with shadows, which leads him to uncover a series of bizarre crimes tied to missing shadows. Each shadow reveals clues, quirky backstories, and hilarious interactions, as they each contend with their own identity crises. Players will navigate absurd clues, solve riddles, and piece together the mystery of why shadows are disappearing, while managing their interactions with a colorful cast of shadow personalities and eccentric townsfolk.