A man from Australia becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a woman named Candy, who struggles with addiction to both heroin and her charismatic persona. As the narrator's perspectives shift from witty and carefree to desperate and vulnerable, Candy's identity evolves from a glamorous actress to a streetwise call girl, and eventually, a frantic and troubled individual. The couple's downward spiral begins in Sydney, but ultimately leads them to Melbourne, where they attempt to detox, only to succumb to their vices once more.

Candy
A passionate but troubled relationship develops between a poet and an art student, fueled by their intense passion for each other and their shared struggle with addiction.