A group of desperate thieves takes refuge from a relentless storm in a secluded farmhouse, they become unwitting pawns in the battle to save themselves from a possessed serial killer.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
95pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Based On:
Rural Route 76
Synopsis/Details
In the heart of rural America, "Heart of Darkness" takes us on a twisted journey where the boundaries of good and evil blur into a gritty and intense tapestry, much like the unforgettable characters that inhabit this tale. At the center of this dark fable is James Mabbutt, a man who becomes an unwitting vessel for a fallen angel's sinister desires. But there's more to James than meets the eye. In a fateful encounter, he rescues a three-year-old boy named Mason from the clutches of a kidnapper, an event that sets the stage for a life far removed from normality. With the child in tow, James brings Mason home to his wife Amy, but this ordinary-sounding reunion takes a twisted turn. Desperate to escape, Amy's fall down a wooden staircase sets in motion a series of events that will shatter the family's peace and invite sinister forces into their world. As James continues to be driven by the fallen angel's dark mandate, his path leads him to an old farmhouse inhabited by Opal, a God-fearing but hospitable blind woman, and her sadistic grandson Robert, who keeps a captive woman hidden in the basement. When James confronts Robert and uncovers the Devil's Diary, things take a gruesome turn. With a demonic hunger that won't be denied, James dismembers Robert and serves up his macabre dish to those who seek refuge in the farmhouse. Max, the leader of a group of thieves, is left to face the wrath of James, but not before he brutally murders Opal with a bottle of liquor. Amid torrential rain and rising floodwaters that trap the thieves in the farmhouse, a heart-pounding battle for survival ensues. James, still guided by the fallen angel, is determined to teach young Mason the gruesome ways of a cannibalistic killer. But Mason's destiny might not be as straightforward as it seems. This dark and unsettling tale of rural terror will test the limits of evil and the resilience of the human spirit. In "Rural Route 76 - Heart of Darkness," prepare to take a thrilling dive into a world where morality is malleable, characters are complex, and the story unfolds in classic 80's horror fashion.

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The Writer: Ryan Quinn

Ryan Fitzgerald Quinn, is an American author. Born in Plainfield New Jersey and raised in Grafton West Virginia, the small town that gave birth to Mother's Day. Ryan is a father to two amazing twin sons, who at ten years old already show promise in their imagination and drive. Ryan's love for horror movies was realized at an early age. While visiting his father on the weekends as a child, they would rent scary movies from a small local movie store called "George's". Ryan currently has one of his projects in pre production, working alongside director Manuel Da Silva to bring his unique and terrifying vision to life. Whether you enjoy horror, comedy or a genre that's a mixture of both, Ryan… Go to bio
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