Dark Harbor

The story unfolds on a remote private island reachable only by ferry, with surrounding stormy seas and an atmosphere of isolation. Key locations include the island house, a woods and shed, a nearby town motel, and the ferry route between them. The harsh weather and limited escape options heighten tension as the couple’s fraught relationship encroaches on their guest’s presence and the couple’s plans unravel.

💔 Love and Betrayal

A seven-year marriage strained by miscommunication and temper sets the stage for a dangerous emotional spiral. Jealousy and longing drive the couple toward reckless decisions as a third party enters their dynamic. The young man’s presence exposes hidden desires and tests the boundaries of fidelity. The narrative ultimately reveals a calculated plan that twists love into a tool for manipulation and murder.

🗝️ Power and Control

David uses authority and manipulation to try to steer both his wife and the situation itself, aiming to recover a sense of control over a marriage that has drifted. The island setting amplifies this dynamic, turning what should be a reconciliation into a contest of dominance. The revelation that Alexis’ death is staged as part of a scheme underscores how power can be exercised through secrecy and coercion.

🎭 Deception and Identity

The Young Man presents himself as a fragile poet with secret depths, while the others perform roles shaped by desire and fear. Handwriting, a fictional poem, and a forged suicide note become instruments in a theatrical web of deception. The characters’ identities blur as truth is manipulated to serve hidden agendas. The island becomes a stage where appearances mask ruthless intent and a complicated bond forms between two men.