Zenobia, Ulga and Luella are the three witches that run the world. It is time to take the life of Dinny, a young musician. But his music is so captivating the witches don't notice the clock of time has stopped. They must cede all power to Dinny. He seeks perfection in the world and in the woman he loves, Amy. But perfection comes with a bitter lesson and Dinny wishes it had never happened.