Cui Kai, once a celebrated writer, now finds himself living in a rundown apartment, out of work. His fortunes change when an editor offers him an intriguing opportunity to write a horror series. After completing the series, it quickly becomes a bestseller. Despite his newfound success, Kai remains unfulfilled, as each tale in his book is deeply connected to his own life. He struggles with a split personality, with an overweight alter ego that he fears. Ultimately, Kai conquers his darker side, achieving a sense of completeness and balance. The characters he crafted in his stories are manifestations of his fragmented personalities during his time in a mental institution.