An American city woman moves to a quaint English village only to find she must foil a plot to raise a demon after she has gained magical powers by pulling an amulet from a stone.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
105pp
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Alicia, an impulsive and unfiltered American woman, moves to a quaint Northumbrian village in the UK for a fresh start. While visiting the local Lord's stately home, she unwittingly raises an ancient amulet that grants her enchanted powers. As the amulet's protector, Alicia must defend it against a malevolent brotherhood of sorcerers determined to destroy it and use her as a sacrifice to unleash an evil demon. Alicia faces thrilling adventures and mishaps while learning to harness her magic. With the help of fantastical creatures and her newfound abilities, she has an epic showdown, where she confronts the evil brotherhood but is betrayed by her date, leading to her capture. Through the power of friendship and unity, Alicia breaks free and, alongside her allies, vanquishes the sorcerers, ensuring the amulet's protection and heralding a new era of hope and strength. "A Shadow in the Hills" is an enchanting fantasy adventure that blends humour, heart, and the transformative journey of an ordinary woman embracing her extraordinary destiny.
All Accolades & Coverage

Quarterfinalist in Final Draft's 2020 'Big Break' Competition in the Action/Adventure Genre. Out of 12,000 entries.

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The Writer: Marcus Howell

Marcus worked in the IT industry for many years, developing large corporate databases. But, after an amicable parting of ways, he has turned to screenwriting. He likes to write YA/Kidult ‘popcorn’ movies and specializes in fantasy thrillers. After focused study and several courses, including the Met Film School at Ealing Studios, he has written a grounded action/adventure screenplay that made it to the quarterfinals in the 2020 ‘Final Draft’ Big Break competition, (12,000 entries worldwide.) He is currently working on 3 screenplays, and a YA television series. Open to collaboration and meeting for coffee/chats - in real life or on Zoom. Go to bio
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