The Isle of Retribution

In rainy Seattle, a carefree afternoon at the Totem Club turns into a reckless night for Ned Cornet. After sharing several whiskies with his old friend Rodney, Ned heads home in his roadster, confident enough to ignore the drizzle and the traffic signs. His seasoned skill behind the wheel makes him feel invincible, even as the city darkness deepens.

A sudden skid at Fourth and Madison throws Ned’s world into chaos, leaving him staring at a twisted car on the slick pavement. The collision spares the vehicles from total destruction, but the impact leaves a stark, unsettling reminder of how thin the line is between control and catastrophe. As the rain continues to fall, Ned is forced to confront the grim possibility that his haste may have taken a life, setting the stage for a tense moral reckoning that will shape the rest of his story.