A retired detective seeking solace in a secluded cabin teams up with a local hunter to search for a missing dog, but they soon uncover a sinister plot that puts their lives in danger, leading to a shocking twist that forces the detective to outsmart his newfound ally in order to survive.
Protagonist: A retired detective looking for a quiet place to heal from past traumas; Deuteragonist: A local hunter who knows the area well and becomes an unexpected ally in the face of danger.
The deuteragonist's hunting dog goes missing, leading the protagonist and deuteragonist on a dangerous search through the woods, where they uncover a sinister plot that puts their lives in jeopardy.
In the end, the protagonist and deuteragonist manage to outsmart the villains and escape the woods, but not without facing numerous close calls and life-threatening situations. They ultimately form a strong bond and decide to continue working together to uncover and solve other mysteries in the area.
Twist: The retired detective realizes that the local hunter was actually the mastermind behind the sinister plot all along, and the missing hunting dog was a ploy to lure the protagonist into the woods. The protagonist must now outsmart the deuteragonist and his accomplices in order to survive and bring them to justice.