An elderly prisoner tells a bothersome young cellmate about a secret means of escape and a mysterious cure for aging, showing how one leads to the other.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
8pp
Genre:
Drama
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
JEREMY, a prison inmate in his 50s, sits on his bunk reading a book when he's interrupted by guards, who toss WALLY into the cell with him. The younger prisoner clearly has a chip on his shoulder and is keen to prove his toughness, but Jeremy doesn't respond to his taunts or threats. Over time, Wally starts going stir-crazy in the cell, so Jeremy distracts him with tales about a doctor he knows who has found an anti-aging procedure that can take years off one's life. He also reveals a dangerous escape route from the prison that few have attempted because of the high risk. Wally makes the attempt, and the WARDEN later visits the cell to tell Jeremy how the escape turned out for his former cellmate.

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The Writer: David Pauwels

Dave has written and optioned a number of shorts and features, as well as a novel, Who Iced The Snowman? , published by Cozy Cat Press in 2016. His main genre is comedy, but he also leans towards sci-fi and paranoid/conspiratorial thrillers. He performs standup, plays bass, and cycles 300 km per week. Go to bio
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