May grapples with a monster that lives under her bed, as it comes out to feed on her shame. May struggles with binge drinking, binge eating, and severe loneliness, despite the love around her. She attempts to keep this monster at bay, but cannot hide her inner truth. It unearths itself for its nightly feed, and the attacks begin to take over May’s life as she loses track of time, responsibilities and eventually her relationships. She is forced to reckon with The Beastly Thing out, as a friend reaches out in concern, and unveils a truth of her own.