The novel focuses on a series of creepy "accidents" that begin to plague Remi's life once her new tenants move in. What starts as a series of small pranks quickly turns dangerous, culminating in a fire in her basement and mysterious financial losses. Remi becomes paranoid, wondering whether the threat comes from her bitter ex-husband, his new influencer girlfriend, or perhaps one of the strangers now living under her roof. As the Australian winter settles in, the tension builds toward a shocking climax. Remi must figure out who is gaslighting her before they succeed in destroying everything she has worked so hard to rebuild.