EVERGREEN
Synopsis/Details:
To some, the prospect of perpetual good health and well-being is an appealing notion regardless of the price. To others, it is the limited and finite nature of our existence which gives our lives meaning. In this short script set in the not-too-distant future, medical technology offers the possibility of a better life forever for those who can afford it. BUT as in most things, there are always unintended consequences. Things that look too good to be true can often turn into nightmares. With these thoughts in mind, I invite you to read EverGreen and give it a think. ©2021
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The Writer: John Hunter
John’s bare foot childhood was spent in the coastal low country of South Georgia. In this semi-rural version of Camelot, the truth was often stretched and embellished as an innocent pastime by members of his family and those around him. So, as you can clearly see, he was raised wrong and his storytelling is not entirely his fault. After graduation from college, John served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Latin America and later worked in construction management, big ticket sales, commercial graphics, and as a packaging design consultant. He now lives in Central Florida under the shade of a large oak tree and enjoys telling a wide variety of slightly dark and quirky stories with a dash of... Go to bio
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