Set in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, Arc follows Paris Pritchert, a former police officer turned drug dealer and addict, as he searches for a missing child to redeem his character. With his confidence dependent on drugs, Paris teams up with Maya Gibbs, a prostitute with a knowledge of the street and a love of literature, to find the child. Their search intersects with that of the child's parents, a doctor, a king of porn, a drug supplier, and a corrupt cop, leading to a journey filled with unexpected places, perverse characters, and a budding friendship. The story unfolds through various visual techniques and color schemes, exploring the dimness of addiction, the shadiness of the characters, and the search for answers about the child's whereabouts, Paris' family, and a criminal mastermind known as "The Wolf".

Arc
A former detective, haunted by his troubled past, sets out on a perilous journey to rescue a missing child and salvage his reputation.