In a blighted stretch of 17th-century woodland, two criminals on the run are stalked by a mysterious woman... and by the weight of their buried sins.
Type:
Short
Status:
Seeking finance
Page Count:
10pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Copyright Details:
Jake Keane 2025
Synopsis/Details
In the 17th-century, two criminals on the run (Wymond and Anchor) flee through the forest, pursued by both the law and their own buried sins. As the woods grow darker and more foreboding, they are stalked by a mysterious woman with ties to Wymond's past. As tensions rise, old guilt unravel, and a terrible truth about Wymond's actions begins to surface. The forest, with its eerie carvings and unsettling silence, becomes a place of reckoning where escape is impossible and sin must be confronted. Apostacy is a chilling tale of guilt, supernatural terror, and the inescapable weight of one’s actions.

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Submitted: 2025-Jul-25
Last Updated: 2025-Jul-25
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The Writer: Jake Keane

Jake Keane is a storyteller with a sharp eye for dialogue, psychological tension, and bold, layered characters. With a background in journalism, indie film, and advertising, he brings a versatile skill set; from videography and editing to design and writing. He works in the magic industry, publishing books, creating original effects, and consulting for stage and screen. Jake writes high-concept, genre-driven scripts that balance creative ambition with budget-savvy thinking. His work spans horror, thrillers, action, and absurdist comedy; always aiming for fresh angles, unique stories, striking visuals, and characters worth following. Go to bio
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