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Spider Daddyby Wayne E. Johnson
A strange spider bites a divorced father on a weekend outing with his young son and, on Halloween, his son
finds he has more to fear than costumed ghouls and goblins when he arrives at Dad’s for trick-or-treating.
Genre: Horror
23 pages
Genre: Horror
23 pages
The Picture of Jonathan Laslowby James McCormick
A bankrupt mill owner turns to a rich friend for help but soon wishes he hadn’t when he learns the terrible price he must pay in return.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
15 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
15 pages
Of A Certain Pedigreeby Colin L. Garcia
When a guilt-ridden novelist returns to the family farm to care for his comatose father, he falls prey to relentless torment from an iniquitous entity.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
The Thespian Princessby Michael Bavota
Fictional story set in medieval time about a princess (Victoria) whose heart's desire is to be a thespian. When her mother suddenly dies, she is raised by the king and his sister (Ethelburger) who strictly forbids Victoria's secret passion for the stage.
Genre: Family
15 pages
Genre: Family
15 pages
Destiny Deliversby Mindy Goldhammer
"Tradition! What a crock!"
"I will not be a slave to this insanity!", shouts Nick.
He leaves home to seek refuge before he says something he may live to regret. Destiny follows him and manifests a lifetime
transformation.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Witch Huntby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Magic and politics prove to be strange bedfellows in this sendup of economics, the McCarthy trials, and the current political atmosphere...
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Riotby Dirk McCorney
A riot breaks out at a toy manufacturer when the dolls come to life and start killing the employees.
Genre: Horror
37 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
37 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Tony TVby James McCormick
An unscrupulous journalist uncovers the secret of a health guru’s seemingly eternal youth but quickly realises he’d have been better off never knowing.
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Artmosphereby David Serra
A troubled young woman's airline flight enters into another dimension after a violent storm.
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Deadlightby Rafael Elortegui
Idealistic young psychiatrist at a state asylum is in for the mental and physical duel of his life against an isolated male patient who, not only resents his visits, but seems to have garnered the respect/fear of the entire place. He wants to be left alone -- or else.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
32 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
32 pages
23 Minutesby Penny Minor
When a fired employee goes on a shooting rampage, a group of employees must put aside their differences and work together to survive the next 23 minutes.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
26 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
26 pages
What Are You Gonna Do?by John Porter
What are you gonna do when a little girl steals your campaign posters?
Genre: Family
7 pages
Genre: Family
7 pages
Prisoner Of Warby Aaron Dobson
Adam Cross, a second Lieutenant suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, attempts to take down a safe-house of insurgents responsible for killing half of his battalion.
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 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
Alley Cat Catastropheby Alice Albrecht
I created this series. It starts with a Christmas book, then the carnival book then on to the toy store... with other scenarios in store. This would make a great Pixar or Disney series, but I need to make a short. Are you and animator? Lets team up.
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Pettyby Chris Ossman
A group of egotistical woman attending a brunch are too consumed with their own problem to notice the mushroom cloud outside the window.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
A Postmodernist's Midsummer Nightmareby Gil F. Cobos
Disaster abounds when an amateur video documentarian and fledgling theatre director attempt to stage the great Shakespearean comedy.
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Hallucinationby Mark Rupprecht
Told from the Hallucinations point of view " Hal must figure out who and what he is and why he appears as an apparition to several intertwined strangers.
Genre: Sci-Fi
30 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
30 pages
Two Bites of the Cherryby Barbara Cromie
They say œwhat goes around comes around and sometimes this works in the most intriguing way.
Genre: Family
12 pages
Genre: Family
12 pages
Destiny Is Written on a Train Ticketby David Sueiro
They say that destiny is written. But who would have thought that sometimes it can be written... on a train ticket.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 pages
InBetween Friendsby Cheing Winston
A Teenaged girl who is a bully and the girl she bullies forges an unlikely friendship when they both struggle to overcome prescription drug usage only to find they have much in common with each other.
Genre: Family
44 pages
Genre: Family
44 pages
Survival Of The Fittestby Chris Leonard
Four friends on a climbing trip are sprayed by mysterious airbound spores and must race to reach the top of the cliff before time runs out.
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Hildy and Meby Deborah Vajda
A poignant true story about a day in the life of two sisters when one - a dwarf - goes missing.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Dr. Zout Is In -- Episode 1by Tom Deiker
Vaudeville Parody. Lecherous physician and her hunk nurse take on the mentally-, visually-, and the intestinally-impaired. 1-scene (doctor's office). 11 pages. Cast of 3: 1 woman, 2 young men. No CGI/SFX. General audience. ©WG1636320
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Odi's Odysseyby Brandon Hatch
In a mythic land where the moon dreams and mountains blow bubbles into streams, a young Odi and his companions face dangers from the Valley of Shadow.
Genre: Animation
13 pages
Genre: Animation
13 pages
Pity the Poor Cowboyby John Porter
With a song, two cowboys mourn one of their own.
Genre: Western
5 pages
Genre: Western
5 pages
Dogheadby Tidy Eye
Local pet food factory is caught canning genuine dog meat. A Judge deems it lawful. Fear invades every dog lover and hound alike. What can be done?
The town's Top Dog seeks out a ridiculed detective. A once professional human spy cursed with the head of a Bloodhound as revenge for his talent.
A broken man ever since, the town's head pooch must recruit the uniquely qualified snooper to help their cause and redeem himself.
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Moose Seasonby Stuart Creque
A moose in rut mistakes a decoy for a real female. His amorous error has an unexpected audience, and the sight has a deeper impact than they could have imagined.
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Absolut Absolution.by Martin Cox
Can a terminally sick mother and wife die with dignity when she is paid cash to commit suicide on a failing talk show? The guest and the host intend to find out.
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Space Caseby John Witcher
Two troublesome aliens make their way through the universe.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Humans: It's What's For Dinnerby Sherrie Kelley
After answering a house sitting ad, six teenagers find themselves on the main menu of a dinner party hosted by werewolves.
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Help From The Happy Guyby James A. Hernandez
A loveless bachelor seeking the heart of his dream woman succumbs to his unstable friend's plan that entails hiring the office gay guy to help seal the deal.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
32 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
32 pages
Prioritiesby John Porter
A radio talk show host must choose between solving the problems of the world and attending his son's grammar school play.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Indian Summerby Michel Corbeil
An elderly, retired piano teacher, now an invalid, fears to be abandoned by her slightly younger sister and caregiver who is about to get married for the first time. Low budget. One-set. Challenging script for two terrific actresses in their 70s.
Genre: Drama
26 pages
Genre: Drama
26 pages
House for Saleby John Porter
A dark comedy about a young family man who wants to buy a Victorian mansion from a lovely young woman whose unfaithful husband lies dead in the master bedroom
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Memory Lineby Aatish Thakerar
In a future where memory line software allows users to revisit old memories, the technology's billionaire founder returns home after a twenty year absence.
Writing reviewed by Wendy Mitchell (Editor of Screen International) as "snappily written, with a great pace about it...dialogue also well written."
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Mine Eyes, Glory Gloryby Mike L Goforth
As an aged Cadillac trolls the highways outside Anytown, USA, two late-teen locals, Tom and Mary, and a cadre of Bible-toting cotton-heads anticipate the return of the King.
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Killing Targetby Clinton
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:
45 pages
Genre:
45 pages
Bean Nigheby Janet Goodman-Clarke
In the Scottish Highlands, an old man finds himself face to face with a creature from legend - and a memory from the past which threatens to take away the last of what he still holds dear.
Genre: Horror
13 pages
Genre: Horror
13 pages
Jefe: The Boss of Vengeanceby Jeff Ardoin
Like the second one before him, the third Jefe unleashes revenge upon his enemy, and the enemies of the innocent as Mexico City's "Vigilante Angel" returns.
Genre: Action/Adventure
46 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
46 pages
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