Malta has had its share of murders. But in Summer 2012, the people are afraid to go out alone. There is a killer on the loose. No one knows who or what s/he looks like. However, when a person is reported missing, the same person is found dead after eight days. Detective Eric James and Dylan are the ones heading the case. Sarah, an online journalist is covering the story and wants to uncover the identity of the serial killer. In the meantime upcoming drug lord Sven is taking over his father’s business to gain more power. Detective Deborah, Eric James’s ex-wife, is investigating Sven’s cases. Caught in the midst of all this is Alex, an insomniac postman who lives with his sister. Maskra is an emotional journey of five distinct characters who are pushed into a dark world where they will be put to the test to see how far are they willing to go for the ones they love.