The theme of "The Shadows Within Us" is that you never know what is beyond the curtain, and what people may be hiding from you or going through. There may be charming people hiding dark secrets from you, or a seemingly normal person who in reality is crossing the barrier between normality and insanity. The series tried to notion that there is more than what meets the eye, encouraging readers to look beyond the surface and try to understand the deeper intentions of a person.

"Ruby Waters Hotel" follows the life of Richard Ruby, a boy turned serial killer with a fascination for blood. After a childhood of animal killings, he is institutionalized but released at 18. Richard builds a hotel as a cover for his murderous desires, luring guests to satisfy his dark urges. His first victim, Benson Barbosa, is gruesomely murdered, and Richard disposes of the body meticulously.

Benson Barbosa, seeking solace after a tumultuous argument with his wife, finds himself at the enigmatic Ruby Waters Hotel. As he explores the grand but disconcerting establishment, peculiar events unfold, from a malfunctioning elevator to an unlocked room occupied by a surreal family. Perplexed by the unsettling ambiance, Benson attempts to engage with other guests, only to be met with eerie silence and indifference. Determined to make sense of the strange occurrences, he ventures behind the hotel and discovers a concealed graveyard. This revelation raises unsettling questions about the hotel's mysterious nature and the role of its elusive creator, Richard Ruby.

"Marie Blackwood, a medical student, navigates grief and obsession in the eerie town of Danvers. Fixated on a mysterious man, Benson Barbosa, her quest takes dark turns as she grapples with the blurred lines between reality and haunting illusions. The story explores themes of unchecked grief and the consequences of obsessive love, culminating in a stormy night that mirrors the tumult within Marie."

Marie Blackwood, haunted by the number 217, juggles medical school and her turbulent past. A tragic car crash at 2:17 pm claimed her mother's life, leading to Marie's schizophrenia diagnosis. Amid visions and an obsession with a spirit lover named Benson, Marie faces an anatomy test in operating room 217, triggering a disturbing episode. The doctors recommend psychiatric readmission, and the story concludes with Marie confined in a room marked with the ominous numbers, leaving the line between supernatural and madness blurred. The narrative explores Marie's psychological struggles and the challenges of living with schizophrenia, while being haunted by her lover.