Sam stumbles on a man held captive in his father's basement, naked and afraid. As he unravels the dark secrets of his parent’s fractured relationship, he becomes obsessed with freeing the creature. Through present-day events and poignant flashbacks, readers gain insight into the abusive dynamic of Sam’s family, and his journey to defiance.  "Wild Man" is an introspective exploration of family, suppressed instincts, and confronting one's inner demons.