They both face challenges. One battles with creative stagnation, unable to break free from the predictability of their past success. The other, with a sharp mind for solving real mysteries, is pulled into the author's world, and what seems like a simple research task becomes something far more complex.
They come together to address the writing issue, but soon realize that there's more at play. As they peel back layers of deception, the tension between them grows. Alongside the mystery, a romantic connection forms, even as unseen dangers close in on their lives.