Dawn is a sassy 28-year old woman with passion for goth fashion. By trade, she is a graphic designer. Her favourite bands are Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Twin Tribes, and Skinny Puppy. When she is not working, she is usually listening to her favourite music or hanging out at the local club when they organise the rare goth event.

"Dawn" is the alias she uses for among the goth scene and in her design work. Everyone calls her that. Beneath the tough exterior of "Dawn the goth" is Emily. She may seem cold and unapproachable, but she can also be sweet when the moment calls for it.

Dawn's roommate is Henry, a dorky 28-year old software engineer. Henry and Dawn originally met in college as roommates. As social outcasts, both found friendship in each other, and have stayed as roommates ever since. Their feelings for each other have been purely platonic, which is about to change.

Their story is portrayed from Henry's point of view.