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Bliss by Jesson Kinder
A family struggles to survive a fast-spreading virus that transforms those infected into smiling, murderous maniacs.
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9pp
1 reader loves this script
Far From The Barbarous Coast by J. Phillip Wilkins
In 1791, a slaveship on its way to Haiti is pursued by a vengeful spirit.
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8pp
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2 readers love this script 
Post Consequential by Farook Qais
A postman is offered a new life by a young boy’s claim to magic. The postman’s curiosity means he has to pay the highest price.
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7pp
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2 readers love this script 
They Key by Matthew Gilpin
A businessman quests through a horrifying hell scape in search of a key that will finally unlock his darkest desires, but at what cost?
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6pp
3 readers love this script
Return to Sender by Don Franke
A young couple deals with the personal effects of a cosmic-born illness.
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4 readers love this script
Bear Trap by Rob Herzog
Two old heavy metal rockers reunite at the remote spot where they wrote their famous album, and one steps into a bear trap.
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9pp
2 readers love this script
Plan Z by Christie Heaven
Rookie thieves attempt to rob a jewellery store whilst the owners watch the chaos from the comfort of their bed.
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8pp
3 readers love this script
The Inner Child by Livia Tornabene
Danielle is a 42 years old administrative assistant who takes life way too seriously, when suddenly she starts hearing a voice claiming to be her inner child.
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6pp
1 reader loves this script
Deadlines by James Brandon
Rich returns to his dorm room after shooting up his university campus. Ready to end it all, he is stopped by the one woman that drives him. But is she a force for good?
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7 readers love this script
Playtime's Over by Tom Batt
A child's doll becomes envious of her new toy and decides to do something about it during the night.
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3pp
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2 readers love this script
April 18th by K. Tory
While grieving the death of her child, a mother begins to receive mysterious photographs.
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The Voice of Innocence by Matthew Taylor
At the brink of committing a terrible act, a terrorist is unexpectedly visited by his son, throwing his decision into doubt.
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1 reader loves this script
The Tales of Dr. Phan by Ry Graves
A novelist confesses to stealing from different versions of himself during a televised interview.
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5pp
1 reader loves this script
Guatemalan Coffee by Paul Pena
Man's drug infested house is raided by the FBI as he struggles with the worst vice of all....Guatemalan Coffee.
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8pp
1 reader loves this script
Old Creep by Luke Anthony Walker
Following her move to a new apartment, a melancholic checkout operator is haunted by nightly encounters with a mysterious old man, always standing with his back turned to her, progressively drawing closer with every visit.
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12pp
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Pest Control by Mike Murphy
Elderly Mrs. Washburn should have thought twice about how convenient it was that the exterminator showed up just when she needed him.
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4pp
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The Unemployed by Christine Locker
A couple's loyalty is put to the test when they both face unemployment.
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5pp
2 readers love this script
Dark Corner by Yuvraj Rajwanshi
A robber's life gets tormented when he unknowingly makes a wrong decision.
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4pp
1 reader loves this script
Bottom Feeders by Rick Hansberry
A waitress must silence her dark past before starting a new chapter in her life.
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5pp
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