In Louisiana's Bayou, a journalist investigating a cult tied to her lineage hastens a dark prophecy, risking reality to awaken a forgotten deity.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
58pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Blockbuster
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
"Veil of Shadows" is a gripping supernatural horror TV series set in the haunting depths of Louisiana's Bayou Country. The series follows Veronica Thornfield, a determined journalist whose investigation into a sinister cult linked to her family's dark secrets becomes a perilous journey. As she delves into the cryptic symbols found on her mother’s grave and their connection to an ancient deity, Veronica uncovers a horrifying prophecy that intertwines her destiny with the cult’s apocalyptic plans. Teaming up with Dr. Isabella Stone, an archaeologist obsessed with the cult’s mystic origins, and Father Malachi, a former priest holding crucial relics, Veronica’s quest deepens into a complex web of history and supernatural threats. Each step brings her closer to understanding her own role in a prophecy meant to awaken a long-forgotten deity, pushing her into confrontations with cult leader Samuel Blackwood, whose charismatic facade masks his dark ambitions and true intentions. As the season unfolds, Veronica's personal and professional lines blur, propelling her and her allies toward a climactic confrontation that threatens the very fabric of reality. With each episode, the stakes are heightened, leading to a suspenseful finale where Veronica faces a pivotal choice that could alter the fate of the world. "Veil of Shadows" merges the eerie allure of gothic horror with the tense pacing of a thriller, making it a compelling narrative set against a backdrop of deep southern mystique and ancient lore.
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The Writer: Renee Miller

Renee is an optioned screenwriter from Denver, Colorado, working on her next feature-length spec script. Her first feature-length script, Insanity, was a finalist in the 2017, 13horror.com screenplay competition. When she's not working on her craft she spends her time working as a freelance business writer and chasing her daughter. Go to bio
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