Immediately after the events of The Conqueror Worm, Hellboy is sickened with the actions of the BPRD and decides to quit. However, he can't bear to leave the Homunculus, Roger, behind with the people who felt it necessary to implant a bomb inside his body, and so invites Roger to come with him.

Victor has been acquitted of Henry's murder and has returned to Geneva to be with his family. Arriving at the Frankenstein estate to mourn with them is Chandelle Moreau, a French cousin of Victor's, who becomes his bitter creation's next target.

What if the female body Victor tore up wasn't the real thing? What if he had hidden her away before the Monster came? Will the creature discover Victor's deceit? If he does, will the Female go with him? Or will she shun him? Rated M for future content. Will contain Language, Violence, and Adult Content (SMUT).