When a princess defies a deadly tradition to save her missing cat, she uncovers dark truths about her kingdom and must fight to survive, escape.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
58pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
Everyone
Synopsis/Details
In a land gripped by fear and dark tradition, an ancient African kingdom ruled by KING MBAKINADA enforces a brutal law—each year, a young girl must be sacrificed to appease unseen spirits and ensure peace. When Princess Amandra’s beloved black cat vanishes beyond the palace walls during the forbidden week for girls, she defies the decree and leaves the safety of the palace to find it. Her disobedience leads to her arrest, and the horror deepens when she learns her own father has sentenced her to be the next sacrifice. But fate intervenes. A brave young palace guard, PIKININI, driven by justice and love, risks everything to free the princess. The two escape to a nearby kingdom under KING WAMBUDI , only to discover that it too suffers under the weight of KING MBAKINADA’s oppressive rule. As unrest brews, KING MBAKINADA’s failed sacrifice leads to his mysterious death. His senior guard, the ruthless ABBU, seeks to seize the throne. But on the day of coronation, an unexpected figure rises—Princess Amandra returns, cloaked in mystery and power, with the black cat by her side. Declaring the cat a sacred symbol and abolishing the cruel rituals, she is crowned Queen, ending the era of bloodshed. Yet, the kingdom must now confront what truly haunted its past—and whether the cat was merely a pet, or something much more powerful.

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The Writer: LENNSON CHIKOMO

I am a Malawian screenwriter, educator, and storyteller passionate about crafting culturally rich and socially conscious narratives. With a background in English Literature and over a decade of teaching experience, I aim to create compelling scripts that inspire, entertain, and provoke thought. My latest work, The Sacred Cat , blends folklore with drama to explore themes of tradition, belief, and destiny. Go to bio
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