Cottage Garden

Isaac Schrader has reached a breaking point, consumed by professional exhaustion and seeking refuge in alcohol with his sole confidant, James. However, the morning after brings not relief but profound disorientation as he awakens in an unfamiliar hotel room with a severe hangover. His confusion deepens upon discovering that he is not alone; sharing his bed is Theodore Donovan, a charismatic yet exasperating figure from his boarding school past who had disappeared without explanation years ago. This unexpected reunion is far from a simple coincidence, carrying an undercurrent of tension that suggests Theodore’s sudden reappearance is calculated rather than accidental. While their shared history provides a foundation, the circumstances of their reconnection raise immediate questions about his true intentions. As Isaac navigates this jarring encounter, he must determine whether Theodore’s return is driven by nostalgia or a hidden agenda that could complicate his already fragile state of mind.