In this unsettling story, we follow Susan Morrow, a successful yet dissatisfied art dealer in Los Angeles. Her life seems to be on autopilot, surrounded by luxury but devoid of passion and love. One day, she receives a manuscript from her ex-husband, Edward Sheffield, an author whose life has taken a different turn since their separation. Upon opening the book, she is immersed in a dark and disturbing novel that reflects her own fears and traumas.
The narrative of the manuscript follows a man named Tony Hastings, whose family is brutally attacked during a road trip, leading him on a journey of vengeance and despair. As Susan reads, she not only confronts the violence of Edward's story but is also forced to face her own life and decisions. The plot intertwines between the fictional world of the novel and Susan's reality, revealing moments from her relationship with Edward and the reasons behind their breakup.
With each page, the tension mounts, and Susan begins to question everything she has chosen. As the chaos of Tony's story ensnares her, the past calls her back and confronts her with her own darkness. The film is an emotional and psychological journey that examines love, betrayal, and the complexity of human relationships, leaving the viewer reflecting on the consequences of our choices.