Subtle: Temperance features Avalon Walker, a woman struggling with her temper and seeking answers to a mystery tied to her late aunt's house. As she begins to unravel family secrets, Avalon's internal battle with her anger intensifies, leading to an accidental entrapment in her aunt's basement. Isolated from the outside world, she grapples with her fear, frustration, and the growing realization that her family's past holds key answers to her own struggles.
Through a series of unsettling discoveries, Avalon uncovers shocking documents that hint at dark truths buried in her family's history. As days pass, her mental state deteriorates, forcing her to confront her own inner demons. Alongside her, Camila Lopez, a concerned friend, embarks on a determined search to find Avalon, facing obstacles and uncovering her own clues along the way.
Meanwhile, Avalon's former love interest, Covington Davis, battles his own psychological demons as he learns of her disappearance, complicating his efforts to help. As the tension builds, the story shifts toward a crucial turning point-Avalon's breaking point-where she begins to understand the importance of temperance, not only to survive, but to embrace her true self. With the help of Camila and Nickolas, a daring rescue plan is set in motion, leading to a final confrontation that promises to reveal the secrets Avalon has long sought.