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An Exciting Dayby Justin M. Sloan
When a man complains that his life isn't exciting, a coworkers attempt to liven up his day goes drastically wrong.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Roadkillby Warren Fast
Two cold blooded killers, one male, one female, meet on the open road, each targeting the other as the next victim, both unaware of the other's intentions.
Genre: Other
21 pages
Genre: Other
21 pages
Hollow Preciousby Dea Divi
Seductive and alluring, she coins the term "don't bring strangers home" because you will become a meal.
Genre: Horror
6 pages
Genre: Horror
6 pages
Amish Women's Wrestling League Training Campby Tom Deiker
"Amish Women's Wrestling League Training Camp" - Farce. Wrestling instructor prepares peaceful and nonviolent students for a career in professional wrestling. 1-scene (gym), 10 pages. Cast of 4 women, no CGI/SFX. General audience. ©PAu3346338
Stageplay version performed at 4th Street Theatre, Des Moines, Iowa.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Way I Like Itby Darren J Seeley
Despite hanging out at the same nightclub for months and for different reasons, two mismatched people finally notice each other
Genre: Drama
14 pages
Genre: Drama
14 pages
Cameron Screws Upby Sherrill Wark
A stalker meets his perfect match.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Kniferby Rafael Elortegui
Shy, insecure teenage girl testified against and convicted a very young and handsome serial slasher. She always knew he would escape one day and track her down. Night of showdown arrives. She's armed all right, but he's way persistent, passionate and good looking. Wow ... what some girls will do.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
29 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
29 pages
Sinkholeby Sherrie Kelley
When a sinkhole opens up inside a married couple’s Florida home, a horrifying secret is uncovered as they fight to hang on until they are rescued. What they find out gives the black, hellish hole a whole new, sinister meaning.
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Ben Marksby Kimberly Jobe
A super summer shoe sale convinces a man on the verge of suicide that life is worth living, at least until he needs a new pair of shoes.
Genre: Other
9 pages
Genre: Other
9 pages
The Gang Vs The Cul De Sacby Nancee Geaslin
A motorcycle gang rides into a cul de sac thinking it would be easy pickings, but the homeowners aren't that naive. (2 pages)
Genre: Comedy
2 pages
Genre: Comedy
2 pages
Moving Onby George Klembith
It's not easy moving on after you get dumped by the love of your life... especially when it's not legal to do the things you're thinking about.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Natalie's Worldby G. Isringhaus
A filmmaker meets a woman who gives him a peek into her world.
Genre: Artistic
9 pages
Genre: Artistic
9 pages
Circle of Starsby Dale Lippman
Betsy Ross struggles to choose between loyalty to her anti-war community and her proposal for marriage to a Patriot.
Genre: Biographical
15 pages
Genre: Biographical
15 pages
The Hollywood Script Consultantby Dean Watts
A hapless screenwriter finally figures out that Hollywood script consultants are just con artists. One location, two actors.
Genre: Comedy
1 pages
Genre: Comedy
1 pages
PROJECTIONby Steven Laflamme
Jacob, a student in a screenwriting workshop, is experiencing delusions as the class becomes more and more manic until finally everyone is yelling and screaming. In the end we realize that Jacob and the students are actually patients in a psychiatric ward and the teacher is actually the doctor.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
I Just Want to Knowby Evan Avtal
Teenage girls get hit on by their managers at work. One of the girls has grown tired of the passings and tells her psychotic boyfriend who takes it upon himself to retaliate. It gets out of hand.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Babiesby Ramona Baillie
Bobby's friends get the wrong idea when they eavesdrop on his phone conversation.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Killing Targetby Fassinou Ange
The story follows a hitman who uses subliminal messages to bait innocent people to do the killings for him, leaving the innocent people to take the blame while he is allowed to walk free. With LA Detectives clued on to what is actually happening, they race against the clock before the hitman kills again.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
Rubberneckersby Alexander Ruben
Road rage takes on a whole new meaning when a family of four mistakenly take a picture of a road side accident and incur the wrath of a homicidal school bus driver.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
18 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
18 pages
Stratford-upon-Avonby John Witcher
A collection of Twilight Zone type one location and two character shorts.
Genre: Horror
34 pages
Genre: Horror
34 pages
The Horror Writerby Kevin Revie
A horror novelist discovers his new muse.
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
A Furtive Responseby Anthony Cawood
A lonely wife loses herself in the TV as her husband watches the clock and works on his secret in the basement.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
29 Dinerby Bobby Bell
After his family is taken hostage, a man strikes back.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
5 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
5 pages
The Caretakersby Peter West
A young couple, flat broke, is offered a position as caretakers at a funeral home. Free house and salary. Too good to be true? It is when they take your heart, liver and lungs and those of your dog! Three locations. Eight actors. Black humour. Twist ending. Low Budget. Potential for sequels.
Genre: Horror
17 pages
Genre: Horror
17 pages
Why Cows Are Contentedby John Porter
A middle-aged cow explains why she and her sisters are contented, even though they end up as hamburger and baseball gloves.
Genre: Animation
4 pages
Genre: Animation
4 pages
Fate of Fortuneby Dena McKinnon
When a naive girl lends her fate to the fortune from a fortune cookie, it leads her down a twisted path she may not escape!
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
My 2001st Incarnationby James Chilson
A stuffed toy duck learns the joy of not talking too much, and the importance of listening more.
Genre: Family
6 pages
Genre: Family
6 pages
The Party Houseby Ronald Fordham
A screenplay that features three characters and is set in one location, The Party House is about a teenage couple who trespass into an abandoned house and are confronted by a mysterious young woman who claims to live there with her grandfather.
Genre: Horror
12 pages
Genre: Horror
12 pages
Deadly Gamesby Cheryll Ganzel
A young man learns that carnival games aren't always fun. Sometimes, they're downright deadly.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Sinkholeby Sherrie Kelley
When a sinkhole opens up inside a married couple’s Florida home, a horrifying secret is uncovered as they fight to hang on until they are rescued. What they find out gives the black, hellish hole a whole new, sinister meaning.
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Heatby Michael Mann
A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
18 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
18 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
After Deathby Jai Brandon
When an overbearing ex suspects foul play in his former partner's death, he sets out for vengeance in the name of truth and love.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Beautifulby Bill Hoversten-Davis
Four-year-old Janie is devastated when her beautiful and beloved stuffed bunny is disfigured in an accident. But her mother gently shows her that beauty, like love, radiates from within.
Genre: Family
6 pages
Genre: Family
6 pages
Pet Funeralsby Marqus Bobesich
A documentary team follows a day in the life of an eccentric woman who runs a pet funeral business
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Railroadedby Lisa Kucharski
A train fanatic deals marijuana on the side until local dealers try to stop him.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
23 Stepsby Jason William Spencer
A young man takes the longest 23 steps of his life, a journey that will change his life forever.
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Dreaming Peter Weaverby John Keckhaver
A boy genius finds enough revenge, pleasure and room to create in his dreams to help him through the drudgery and malevolence of the real world around him.
Genre: Fantasy
12 pages
Genre: Fantasy
12 pages
We Didn't Start The Fireby Cheryl Laughlin
A chance meeting between a wealthy teenager running illegal credit cards and a street-smart, fire breather’s assistant sparks a night of understanding, acceptance, and brutal confrontation.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Sweetest Victoryby David Morrah
Two small time criminals, petty criminal and pot smoking mechanic Arnold Lutz and sleazy door-to-door salesman Ivan Tweenybeets lock horns in a vicious war of words when Ivan tries to flog his products onto Arnold's doorstep. Arnold, livid at being disturbed, destroys Ivan's merchandise. To make matters worse, Arnold scolds an annoying kid with coffee, called Jaybee, who is trick or treating near his house. Jaybee teams up with Ivan to seek revenge on Arnold.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
We'll Meet Againby Kevin Silva
A teen searching for his missing girlfriend at a remote beach discovers a beautiful ghost has been waiting for him.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
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