A 42-year-old successful writer and widower who marries the much younger Elise. He is somewhat oblivious to the true nature of his son Marcus's psychopathy, dismissing his wife's concerns and attributing his first wife's death to a heart attack. He attempts to maintain a fresh start with his new family but ultimately becomes the target of both his son and stepwife's violent schemes.
Paul is Marcus's biological father, struggling to manage his son's disturbing behavior.
Paul and Elise are newlyweds navigating a strained marriage in a remote setting.
Sophie purchased Paul's previous home, linking her to his past trauma.
Paul is the grieving widower whose past tragedy haunts the present narrative.
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