A mysterious figure explores the dark power of words through interconnected vignettes of betrayal, hatred, and corruption, revealing how language shapes our darkest impulses.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
24pp
Genre:
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
The Stories 1. Fear: The Fiancée’s Revenge In a lavish bedroom, a fiancée confronts her partner about his infidelity, only to be met with gaslighting and empty promises. But her quiet acceptance hides a deadly resolve. When her fiancé leaves the room, two gunshots ring out—not from her hand, but from his best friend’s. Betrayal begets betrayal, and the cycle of vengeance leaves no one unscathed. Themes: Deception, loyalty, the cost of silence. 2. Hate: The Prison Interviews Two inmates—one Black, one white—spew venomous rhetoric about race, superiority, and historical grievances. Their hatred is palpable, but the interviewer reveals a brutal irony: both men are imprisoned for killing someone of their own race. Their bigotry is exposed as a smokescreen for their own failures, leaving the audience to wonder: Who is the real enemy? Themes: Hypocrisy, self-destruction, the cyclical nature of hate. 3. Happiness: The Orgy of Life A wealthy man lounges in a bubble bath, musing on the futility of morals and the pursuit of pleasure. He steps into a room filled with an orgy—laughter, sex, and excess—where the only rule is respect. But in a world where pleasure is king, can respect truly exist, or is it just another word we use to mask our desires? Themes: Hedonism, moral relativity, the illusion of control. 4. God: The Celebrity’s Sermon A masked rapper monologues in his dressing room, equating himself to a god. He mocks his fans for their blind worship, reveling in his power to manipulate and destroy. But his arrogance is a double-edged sword: If gods are just men with power, what happens when the power fades? Themes: Idolatry, the corruption of fame, the emptiness of worship. 5. Sin: Gossip and Gunshots A woman’s gaming session is interrupted by a phone call about a rival at the club. What starts as petty gossip spirals into a deadly confrontation. Meanwhile, a man arms himself for revenge after hearing rumors of betrayal. Sin isn’t just what we do—it’s what we say, and who we choose to believe. Themes: The danger of words, the cost of pride, the speed of violence. 6. Whore: The Beach Confession A woman sits on a beach at sunset, reflecting on the labels society places on women. She embraces her sexuality and the power it gives her, while exposing the hypocrisy of those who judge her. If a woman owns her desires, why does the world try to shame her for it? Themes: Female agency, societal double standards, the politics of desire.

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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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