Charlie Nicholson has writer's block, but when he is offered a commission he sees a way to escape his debts. Merlin Foster, an actor, has specific needs: Charlie's script must contain the perfect method and alibi for the murder of Merlin's wife, only then can it be theatrically convincing. Eden, Merlin's young wife, is to remain in the dark so he can'surprise her with the play... A murderous and surprising tale.