Synopsis/Details
Based on "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Twilight Zone - Season 5/Episode 22).
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The Writer: John Staats
A lot to choose from: feature screenplays, numerous shorts (including a VR short), and some comic formats in case you're up for something a bit different. The links to my comics would make awesome storyboards if you want to bring the story to life. If you like what you read, feel free to give it some love and tic the heart icon. Been around... Seen some things... Yep, a helluva storyteller. No sh*t, there I was.... Go to bio
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