A cunning husband fakes his death to elicit concern from his wife, only to find himself entangled in a web of unintended consequences when his actions lead to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
6pp
Genre:
Comedy
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
Everyone
Synopsis/Details
Earl Williby, a man desperate for attention and validation from his wife, Myrtle, stages an elaborate ruse by faking his own suicide to test her love and concern. However, his deceptive plan backfires dramatically when he receives news of Myrtle's sudden heart attack after learning of her husband's death. As Earl grapples with the unintended consequences of his actions, he is driven to desperation. Seeking a way out of the tangled web he has created, he contemplates faking his own suicide again, but this time for real.

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Submitted: 2023-Jul-18
Last Updated: 2023-Jul-18
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The Writer: Rick Garrison

This script listing should give you an idea of the type of material I like to write: MIRRORED (psychological-thriller) When a woman sees the world in reverse after an accident, she discovers she's in the wrong reality and must risk death to get back home. EMILY'S BACK (horror) After her best friend mysteriously disappears and returns marked by a malevolent and supernatural tattoo, a high schooler joins forces with a paranormal investigator to free her friend before she's lost forever. GIVE IT BACK (mystery thriller) After spending the night in a remote cabin and penning a brilliant finale to his novel, a writer awakens to discover his laptop has seemingly vanished into thin air. THE… Go to bio
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