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A Kindness by Tim Westland
A prisoner who sees death as his best chance of escape doesn't count on a Doctor who is ready to pass his own form of judgement.
Short
Crime, Drama
For sale
1pp
7 readers love this script
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Mollycoddled by L. Chambers
After they're turfed out, one man and his dog discover there might be trouble and strife at home, but out in the real world the Nanny state has gone haywire.
Short
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Available for Free
12pp
2 readers love this script
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Ding by Steve Miles
A proud elevator operator fights to protect those in his charge from the sinister presence lurking on floor 13. Unless that is, they opt for the stairs…
Short
Comedy, Horror
Available for Free
9pp
6 readers love this script
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Filthy Animal by Michael J Kospiah
A mysterious animal control officer teaches an abusive dog owner what it's like to be an animal.
Short
Horror, Sci-Fi
For sale
17pp
3 readers love this script
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Just in Time by Joshua Sommersby
A neurotic geek uses his time-reversing watch to woo the girl of his dreams.
Short
Comedy, Sci-Fi
For sale
6pp
2 readers love this script
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Jam by Pete Barry
Ray's stuck in traffic, going nowhere...until the voices start to pour out of his radio.
Short
Thriller
For sale
5pp
16 readers love this script
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Read Review by Zack Zupke
Stuffed by Anthony Cawood
A distraught wife collapses under the weight of her husbands infedelity and embarks on a mission to even the score.
Short
Drama
For sale
6pp
Rockstar
2 readers love this script
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Tooth and Nail by Manolis Froudarakis
Doctor Blake needs to speed up his wealthy aunt’s death, but his conscience isn’t the only obstacle.
Short
Comedy, Crime
Available for Free
6pp
2 readers love this script
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Read Review by Steve Miles
Dad's Famous Bedtime Stories by David Troop
A loving father tries to teach his young son important life lessons by scaring the bejeezus out of him.
Short
Comedy, Horror
For sale
6pp
11 readers love this script
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Nebraska by David Troop
A shy, twelve-year old boy counts down the days until his secret crush moves away.
Short
Drama, Family
For sale
6pp
4 readers love this script
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Baby Steps by David Troop
You never forget the first time you fall in love - even if you were in diapers.
Short
Comedy, Romance
For sale
8pp
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Father's Day by David Troop
While fishing with his son, Dad is reminded of the true meaning of Father's Day.
Short
Drama, Family
Produced
2pp
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Read Review by Anthony Cawood
The Changer by David Troop
Two bickering police detectives must find a way to capture the world’s most elusive criminal.
Short
Comedy
For sale
8pp
7 readers love this script
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Allison's Birthday by David Troop
Two parents mark the birthday milestones in their daughter’s life as they prepare for the worst.
Short
Drama
For sale
8pp
1 reader loves this script
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Insomniac by David Troop
A late-night radio talk show host receives an unsettling call from his biggest fan - a psychopathic killer.
Short
Drama, Thriller
For sale
11pp
1 reader loves this script
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Read Review by Zack Zupke
Naughty by David Troop
Santa Clause visits the home of a very naughty girl on Christmas Eve.
Short
Comedy
For sale
8pp
4 readers love this script
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Party Mom by David Troop
A fortyish Party Mom throws a tenth birthday party for her daughter at Chuck E. Cheese and single handedly becomes the life of the party.
Short
Comedy
For sale
6pp
1 reader loves this script
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Read Review by Anthony Cawood
Snow Day by David Troop
A grumpy grandfather and his young granddaughter reconnect during a snowy day at home.
Short
Drama
For sale
8pp
1 reader loves this script
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Christmas Cards by David Troop
A elderly man must face bitter cold weather conditions to visit his wife and friends on Christmas Day.
Short
Drama
For sale
6pp
2 readers love this script
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Burn The Ships by Rick Hansberry
Life lessons alter the courses taken by a teacher and his student.
Short
Drama, Family, History, Sport, War
For sale
5pp
Rockstar
1 reader loves this script
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Over The Lump by Rick Hansberry
Size matters. Objects in a man's mind may be larger than they appear.
Short
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
For sale
5pp
Rockstar
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Confession by Rick Hansberry
A conflicted man struggles with telling the truth and facing its ultimate consequences.
Short
Crime, Drama, Family, Mystery
For sale
6pp
Rockstar
1 reader loves this script
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'Til Death by Rick Hansberry
Marital vows are tested over use of 'the good towels.'
Short
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
For sale
7pp
Rockstar
13 readers love this script
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Read Review by Anthony Cawood
Left In The Dark by Rick Hansberry
A traumatic memory disrupts a father's time with his daughter.
Short
Comedy, Drama, Family, Mystery
For sale
6pp
Rockstar
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