
Synopsis/Details
As an epic tale of small town horror, The Crooked Hand Tree, finds a simple twelve year old farm boy, Tom Miller discovering the gifts bestowed upon him. Taught the ways of his powers by an elderly shop owner in town, Tom is a shy, and fearful boy of twelve years trying to fit in despite the other worldly gifts that set him apart. Ever fearful, especially for the giant dead tree looming in the cemetery across from his bedroom window, an evil half-human witch descendent of the Salem witch trials is sent to destroy him...His fears become reality when things within the tight, religious community begin to deteriorate under the demon witch's watch. In an epic showdown between the forces of good and of evil, Tom will look to his faith while he grows to accept himself...ultimately, summoning all that he has. To save himself, his town- and everyone and everything he truly loves.
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Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Other practical effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male under 13
Hero Type:
Gifted
Villian Type:
Pure Evil
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Epic
Action Elements:
Weaponry
Life Topics:
Childhood
Super Powers:
Superpower interaction
Time Period:
Alternative history
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Halloween
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Child
Writer Style:
Stephen King