In a quiet town in Maine, a prolific writer is about to experience a terrifying event that will challenge his creative limits and his sanity. Thad Beaumont is a successful novelist, but he has been hiding a dark part of his life: his pseudonym, George Stark, writes horror novels that have captivated readers. When he decides to abandon his alter ego and bury Stark once and for all, what seems like a fresh start turns into a nightmare.
Suddenly, a series of brutal murders begins to shake the community, and the crimes bear a strange parallel to Stark's stories. As the circumstances grow increasingly chilling, Thad realizes that his pseudonym has come to life, fueled by the hatred and rage he had always kept at bay. The line between reality and fiction blurs rapidly, and Thad finds himself trapped in a deadly game, where Stark not only seeks revenge but also intends to reclaim the body and mind of his creator.
With the police on his heels and death lurking ever closer, Thad must confront his own demons in a desperate struggle to safeguard his life and sanity. The final battle between author and creation promises to be not only intense but also a test of everything Thad believes he knows about himself and the power of his pen.