"Two Past Midnight: Secret Window, Secret Garden" is a collection of short stories by Stephen King that includes two narratives—"Secret Window" and "Secret Garden." Both stories explore themes of obsession, creativity, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The protagonists are writers facing unusual circumstances that challenge their sanity and perception of their work.
The first story, "Secret Window," follows the character Mort Rainey, a writer who becomes embroiled in a psychological battle with a stranger who accuses him of plagiarism. This intense confrontation reveals Mort's inner turmoil and leads to gripping twists as the line between rational thought and madness begins to blur.