A former war correspondent, who debunks arcane stories for a living, investigates a so-called miracle in a rural town — only to discover that the truth may reside within his own tragic past.
Type:
Feature
Status:
Available for Free
Page Count:
102pp
Genre:
Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Ben Chambers once lived for the truth, risking his life in war zones as a top correspondent. But after losing his wife Beth to a sudden stroke while deployed in Afghanistan, Ben crumbles into a cynical shell of himself, now writing for a tabloid that specializes in exposing false prophets, hoaxes, and spiritual frauds. When a media tycoon with ties to the Vatican enlists Ben to investigate a so-called miracle in the small town of Seraphim — the same town where Ben once proposed to Beth — he reluctantly accepts. The locals claim that, during a deadly storm, a mysterious figure in a pilot’s jumpsuit appeared in their town hall, whispered cryptic messages to a few residents, and disappeared — moments before a tornado struck, sparing the building and all those inside. Ben interviews Norm, a widowed veteran; George, a former outlaw turned deputy; and Frankie, a recovering addict — all of whom insist the figure was a young man named Jimmy Clancy -- a fighter pilot presumed killed in action years ago. Their stories are eerily similar and provocative: the figure brought them peace, healing, and protection. But Ben can't distinguish between is he being misled by a mutual delusion, or are they telling the truth? Haunted by dreams of Beth and drawn into the town’s quiet reverence, Ben wrestles with the contradictions between his journalistic instincts and what his heart begins to accept. As he uncovers deeper truths — about Jimmy’s past, Beth’s final words, and his own grief — he’s forced to confront a central question: are true miracles derived from believing in the 'divine'? Or are they the manifestation of faith in 'love'? Themes: Grief, redemption, the mystery of faith, the line between skepticism and belief, and the quiet power of second chances. Target Audience: Adult and spiritual drama audiences, fans of elevated mysteries with heart, viewers drawn to character-driven redemption arcs and stories about the extraordinary hidden in the everyday. Why It Stands Out: Seraphim’s Miracle fuses grounded storytelling with subtle supernaturalism. It’s not about angels descending from the heavens — it’s about how people find light in their darkest moments, and how faith, whether divine or human, can be a lifeline. With rich dialogue, layered characters, and a finale that resonates emotionally and thematically, this is a miracle story for the modern age. =================================================================================== Genres: Drama, Supernatural Mystery, Magical Realism Recommends: Screencraft, Stage 32, StoryPros, Launch Pad, BulletProof Coverage, Coverage Ink, Plus, 'Reader Recommended' and 8/10 avg. on 'The Blacklist'.
All Accolades & Coverage

Stage 32, Drama Screenplay Top 10 Finalist - 2020
Burbank International Film Festival [Winner, Best Original Screenplay, 2021]
AOF Megafest (Finalist, 2021]
LA Motion Picture Festival (Winner, 2021]
Royal Wolf Films (Winner, 2021]
Cinemafest (Winner, 2021]
Creative World Awards (Finalist 2021]
NYISA (Third Place, 2021]
Austin Revolution (Finalist 2020)
SoCal Film Festival (First Place 2020)
Austin Fest Film (Quarterfinalist 2020)
Creative Screenwriting (Semifinalist 2020)
Diverse Voices (Quarterfinalist 2019)
Fade In (Finalist 2020)
Inroads Fellowship (Semifinalist 2019)
ScreenCraft Drama (Semifinalist 2020)
Nantucket (Semifinalist 2020)
RIIFF/Rhode Island (Finalist 2019)
Page Turner - Feature/TV Drama (Finalist 2020)
Launch Pad Feature (Quarterfinalist 2020)
IndieFest (Second Place 2020)
LiveRead/LA (Finalist 2020)
New York International (Finalist 2020)
Pitch Now (First Place 2019)
Screenwriting Master (Semifinalist 2020)
Script Summit (Quarterfinalist 2020)
Scriptation Showcase (Finalist 2020)
Southern California (Semifinalist 2019)
StoryPros International (Quarterfinalist 2020)
WeScreenplay Feature (Semifinalist 2019)
Write LA (Finalist 2020)
Twister Alley Festival (Finalist 2020)
Hollywood Dreamz (Finalist 2020)
NOTE: Contest pushed to 2021
Peachtree Village (Finalist 2020)
This contest is active
Feel The Reel (Finalist 2020)
International Independent (Second Place 2020)
Someday (Finalist 2020)
Chicago Screenwriters (Semifinalist 2020)
Creative World (Quarterfinalist 2020)
ReelHeART (Semifinalist 2020)
Los Angeles International (Quarterfinalist 2019)
trackingb.com Feature (Quarterfinalist 2020)
Filmmatic Drama (Semifinalist 2020)
ScreenCraft Fellowship (Semifinalist 2020)
Golden Script Competition (Quarterfinalist 2020)
Atlanta (Quarterfinalist 2019)
Boston Awards (Semifinalist 2020)
The BSA was active in 2020
Fresh Voices Feature (Quarterfinalist 2019)
Sunset Film Festival (Finalist 2021)
StoryPros Awards (Semifinalist 2021)
Sacramento Fest (Finalist 2021)
Sedona International (Quarterfinalist 2021)
L.A. Film & Script (Semifinalist 2021)
Toronto Metropolitan (Semifinalist 2021)
Zed Fest Feature (Semifinalist 2021)
Miami Screenplay Awards (Semifinalist 2021)

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My writing career started when I was no more than nine or ten years old. However, it took the form of imaginary adventures my many toys would embark upon. As I got older, I started to write essays at school. I excelled at the ones where I could freely mold my ideas into fiction. Not as good when it came to scrutinizing existing star-crossed literature written five hundred years ago. So, what did I do with all of that imagination? I studied history and philosophy. Why? For the most part, because I was a kid who still harbored ambitions of being Batman. In other words, I had no idea who I wanted to be professionally. Yet, I was drawn to history, for that is the root of all storytelling.… Go to bio
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