A charismatic, nihilistic ideologue, convinced of humanity's inherent chaos, writes a petition about abolishing hate crime laws, unleashing societal anarchy and forcing humanity to confront its darkest impulses without consequence.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
4pp
Genre:
Drama, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"New Amendment" delves into the chilling world of a Man, a shadowy, intellectual figure shrouded in mystery and a black hoodie. He is a master manipulator, articulate and deeply cynical, believing that laws and religion are arbitrary constructs that merely mask humanity's true, chaotic nature. His conviction stems from a profound disillusionment with societal norms and a desire to expose the hypocrisy he perceives. The narrative follows his insidious campaign to gather millions of followers for his petition to abolish hate crime laws. His motivations are not merely to create chaos, but to force humanity to shed its "masks" and embrace its raw, unbridled emotions and consequences. He operates from a dimly lit study, surrounded by overflowing bookshelves and flickering candlelight, a setting that underscores his reclusive, intellectual, and slightly deranged persona. The story explores the psychological impact of his philosophy on a global scale, as his "amendment" gains traction. The characters affected are not just his followers, but society at large, forced to grapple with the implications of unchecked hatred and the breakdown of moral boundaries. The internal conflict within individuals, and the external conflict between those who embrace his ideology and those who resist, form the core of the character-driven narrative. The severed head, a chilling prop in his study, symbolizes the authority and order he seeks to dismantle, and his final act of piercing its eye with a quill pen signifies his ultimate triumph over conventional morality.

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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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