When the Grim Reaper infiltrates humanity disguised as a mysterious stranger, he weaves six devastating tales that expose how words like 'fear,' 'hate,' and 'God' become weapons that destroy souls and reshape destinies.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
24pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"Fun with Words" is a chilling anthology guided by a cryptic Person in a druid robe, who, by the story's end, is revealed to be the Grim Reaper.  This enigmatic narrator introduces various "words," 'Fear,' 'Hate,' 'Happiness,' 'God,' 'Sin,' and 'Whore,' each serving as a thematic anchor for a disturbing vignette showcasing human nature at its most raw and often depraved. Through the segment "Amalgamation," we meet a Fiancée, a beautiful woman whose unwavering love and commitment are brutally betrayed by her Fiancé and his best friend, leading to a shocking murder-suicide. This segment explores the destructive power of broken trust and unfulfilled promises. "The Interview" introduces Inmate #1 and Inmate #2, two incarcerated men spewing vitriolic racist ideologies, only to be confronted with the hypocrisy of their own violent actions against their respective races. This segment delves into the nature of hatred and self-destruction. In "Orgy," a philosophical Male indulges in hedonism, questioning societal morals around sex and relationships, highlighting a cynical view of "respect" and "flesh." "Celebrity" features a masked Rapper who embodies the narcissistic and manipulative aspects of modern "Godlikke" figures, revealing how fame can corrupt and control. "Gossip" follows Peaches, a woman driven by petty jealousy and a desire for revenge against a perceived rival, illustrating the toxic spread of "sin" through malicious talk and violence. Finally, "W.H.O.R.E." presents a Woman who reclaims the derogatory label, exposing the hypocrisy of societal judgment on female sexuality and challenging conventional notions of purity and self-worth. The Grim Reaper ties these narratives together, revealing how these fundamental human concepts, often distorted by fear, ultimately lead souls to their inevitable end.

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The Writer: Bernard Mersier

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Some of my work that's been produced include two stage plays. "The same woman in me." "Family abuse" which is also part of an anthology I've written titled "Mirrors with no images." The feature film I have in production is titled "The heartbreaker.” Go to bio
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