Facing a career-ending threat from a vengeful former student, a middle-aged teacher must choose between clinging to his reputation and confronting a buried secret that could shatter his reality.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
94pp
Genre:
Drama
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"A Likely Story" introduces Ronald Archer, a man whose meticulously ordered world of miniature creations provides a fragile sanctuary from an unsettling reality. When a ghost from his past, Helen, resurfaces, the carefully constructed narratives of his life begin to fray. Her presence, and the uncomfortable truths she embodies, challenge Ronald's perceptions, forcing him to confront not just his memories, but the very nature of his own subjective experience. The lines between what was, what is, and what he desperately wishes to believe become increasingly blurred, hinting at a profound psychological unraveling. As Ronald grapples with these shifting realities, his attempts to regain control lead him down a path of desperate measures. The act of creation, once a source of solace, becomes a tool for a more sinister purpose, as the tangible and the imagined intertwine in unsettling ways. The story explores the volatile landscape of the human mind, where guilt, denial, and a desperate need for self-preservation can warp perception and reshape personal history. Ultimately, "A Likely Story" delves into the profound question of truth and its elusive nature. Is Ronald a victim of circumstance, a master of self-deception, or something far more complex? The narrative invites the audience to question the reliability of memory and the stories we tell ourselves to survive, leaving them to ponder the true architecture of Ronald's reality and the unsettling implications of his choices.

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The Writer: Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras is a Wilmington, North Carolina based writer with four produced features from his scripts including 20 Funerals (released by Koch Lorber) and Furnace (released by Genius/Weinstein) and Dead Heist (released by First Look Entertainment). The latest film produced from his scripts, A Civilized World, premiered at the Tribeca Film Center in New York as part of the 2021 Downtown Urban Arts Festival where it received the Vanguard Award. The horror feature Dollar $tore Killers releases in 2025 and the independent drama Tether has been completed and targeting a 2026 release. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1015002/ Go to bio
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