In a Victorian mansion on the outskirts of Gloomsville lives Ruby Gloom and her off-beat circle of friends. Some kids might be afraid of the dark, the eccentric neighbors and the unknown things that dwell in the closet. But Ruby is different - she befriends these strange & scary creatures. In fact Ruby finds them all delightful. She pays no attention to their appearance, seeing only their hearts & souls. Ruby is the happiest girl in the world, always trying to be cheerful in the face of gloom!