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3 Acts by The Writer hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Three struggling comedians pursue their dreams of becoming successful comics while selling weed. 35 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Am I Still The One You Wanted Me To Be? by Jefferson Baugh hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A formerly married couple sits down to talk about old wounds, and ones that never healed. 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Anything for Bubsy by Phil Reynolds hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Dark Comedy) - In the height of the pandemic, a man finds himself trapped away from home having to entertain his daughter in a dark & bizzarre fashion using video call. 9 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Belief by Richard Russell hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A first-year coed experiences the vagaries of a new social order. 6 (pdf) Discuss this script

Booster's by Shawn Decker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - In the cutthroat world of organized retail crime, a group of seasoned boosters must contend with a mole in their midst while trying to pull off their biggest heist yet. Meanwhile, the cop tracking them teams up with a new partner who has a dark and complicated past, and a department store security manager finds herself in a precarious situation when she's blackmailed by a seductive shoplifter. In this tense and thrilling drama, everyone's motives are suspect as the players in this dangerous game of cat and mouse do whatever it takes to come out on top. 25 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Break-Up Chronicles by Robert Spence hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Kathy is a middle aged mother, and has just been dumped by her fiancé. In an attempt to get over it, she enlists in a support group with some interesting consequences. 20 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Brother's Birthday by Noah Pfister hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - As winter approaches, four friends find out that their best friend is leaving to go to his Brother's Birthday. After the four friends make a plan to follow their friend, they quickly find themselves regretting it as the best friend's car arrives in a cemetery. pages 19 (pdf) Discuss this script

Can't Stop Piracy by Joewi Verhoeven (Djuwes) hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A foreigner in present day China who got ripped off decides to take revenge on DVD pirates. (pdf) Discuss this script

Cheese Toddler by Alexander Martin hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A young man looks to make a positive impact when tragedy strikes in the middle of what should be a joyous occasion for his family. 12 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Choices by Ronald Pergola hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Half brothers must decide what to do with the body of the bully they have just killed. 5 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Cleaning Ladies by James Austin Mccormick hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A crime boss calls together her old team of contract killers for one last job but finds her "cleaning ladies” less than enthusiastic, especially when they learn who the target is. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Coach Murphy by Shawn Decker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When a failing football team turns to a super-fan housewife as their last hope for a publicity boost, they get more than they bargained for as she leads the team to unexpected success. But as she proves her worth as a coach, she faces a backlash from both fans and league owners who refuse to accept a woman in a traditionally male-dominated sport. In this inspiring underdog story, she fights against the odds to earn respect and recognition in the football world, challenging gender stereotypes and breaking barriers one touchdown at a time. 29 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Coffee and Cigarettes by Buck T. Masterson hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - An aspiring actor who works at a coffee house meets his most admired and inspirational mentor figure, world renowned actor Bruce Billinghurst. As fate would have it, this chance meeting turns into something much bigger, and both men go through a life changing experience. 10 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

coffee and sandwiches by caleb stutheit hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - two young women a reporter and a producer have a quarrel during a coffee documentary 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Concorde Rising by Sebastian Gran hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Sam, a cynical drunk misanthropic lottery winner buys the local theatre to live out his showbiz dreams with his two best friends while attempting to get over his broken heart. 32 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Concorde Rising - 4th Episode by Sebastian Gran hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When Sam finds out Kate is feeling miserable, he plans the ultimate surprise birthday party. But good intentions unravel in the face of Wain's work deadline and Reggie's penchant for bad luck. 36 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Countdown by Max Ruddock & Isaac Shaw hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A cleaner has to talk a suicidal officer worker out of killing himself before the stroke of midnight. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Crazier Than You by Richard Russell hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Couple good ole boys go out for an afternoon of target practice. What could go wrong? 5 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Cyril & Gwendolyn by Fausto Lucignani hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A wretched married man experiences a glorious life for a few minutes only. 10 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Dad's Robin Hood by Javier Torregrosa (jayrex) hosted by Javier Torregrosa, screenwriter

(Short, Dramedy) - Tommy's told his dad is Santa Claus, his dad tells him he's Robin Hood, and Jimmy, Tommy's best friend, discovers who has ruin his Christmas. (pdf) Discuss this script

A Day in the Life of a Bike Messenger by Fausto Lucignani hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A bike messenger juggles the deadly traffic of Manhattan, his duty to make timely deliveries to his disparate customers and the need to bolster his finances. 7 pages

production: Inexpensive to produce. Four actors, three rooms, and three NYC streets. (pdf) Discuss this script

Dead Serious by Chuck Conaway hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Hitman en-route a contract assignment picks up a stranded motorist who turns out to be a Serial Killer. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Death by Cornbread by Gina York hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Dark Comedy) - Bickering interlopers must put aside differences and chose the lesser evil: evacuate their New York apartment to objectionable locations, or face extermination by an assassin. 40 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Everyone Has Their Own Demons by Taylor Scott (VancityTaylor) writing as Insert Name Here hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Sci Fi, Apocalypse) - The willpower of a recovering alcoholic is put to the test when he takes shelter from the apocalypse in a sports bar. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Expensive Gifts by Simon Parker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After a bank job, a granddad turns up at his daughters house with some very expensive gifts. 9 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Expiration Date by Marcello Degliuomini (Reel-truth) hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - In a world where the mystery of death is delivered by mail. Disclosing the exact day you will expire, a young man struggles with the realization of his last day and the truth behind it all. 18 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Father and Son by Jonathon hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A father reluctantly reconnects with his son. 5 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Gary by Royle Miralles hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Young woman attempts to reunite with surfer boyfriend after a year's absence against her better judgment and her parent's admonitions. 13 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Going Down by Reginald McGhee (reggie) hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A man faces death. (pdf) Discuss this script

The Gospel by Dave Farnum (heydaddystudios) writing as Anonymous 10 hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Thriller, Apocalypse) - Financial inequality forces civil war across the world, but a man and his followers believe atonement can be made when not found. 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Happy/Sad by Alex Church hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Following a tragic loss, Alex's life seems to be spiraling out of control, while his best friend, Braden's, is beginning anew. Both get together for one last night of childhood and teenage debauchery. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Hollywood is Dead by R5e (Gum) writing as Those Dirty Little Rabbits hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Misfortunate times for a rebellious fool when he competes for a running title amongst the Hollywood Crème de la crème, only to find himself walking along the boulevard of broken dreams… and bones. (pdf) Discuss this script

How Can I Forget by Richard Russell hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Two odd people meet in a singles bar and discover they both possess the same gift. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

I Bet by Simon Parker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A bookworm is told by her mother to get their gambling addict father into rehab by the end of the day or lose what she loves most in the world, reading her books. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

I Do... by Gary Howell (Gary Howell) writing as Someone Else hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A bride to be is confused by the wedding vows proposed to her by the minister. (pdf) Discuss this script

In a Hick Town by Greg B. hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Business bum Peter Morris is about to have the ride of his life when visiting his ham hugging hillbilly family in Rockland, Nebraska for a barbeque. The perfect story for people who drink milk past its expiration date.

A July, 2006 One Week Writing Challenge Entry (pdf) Discuss this script

Is That A Tear? by Steven A Clark hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When a man discovers his wife's been cheating, he doesn't get mad. He gets even. 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Just a Load of Baloney by Kirsten James hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When a student saves another from a bully they end up having to face their own fears and stereotypes of each other. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Kingston Wager, The by Josh Lederman hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When Brad visits his bookie to pay off his gambling debt, it ends up being the most outrageous experience of his life. He learns that there is no such thing as a sure thing. 30 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

L. P. Adams by Daniel J Santandrea hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After learning of his daughter's illness, an aged author must take care of his grandson. 28 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Life and Loathing by Jonathan Camp hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Out of work family man makes good at a porn shop. 47 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Life Or Death by Glenn Doyle (IamGlenn) writing as Anonymous 6 hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Horror, Apocalypse) - At a family get together during the zombie apocalypse, two brothers must decide what needs to be done with their elderly, undead mother. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Lost Tres Intentos by Joseph Cahill hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Hopeless, a young woman tries to end her life. Though she can't even do that right. 15 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Magic of Coffee by Dan Walker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - There's something peculiar about the coffee served in this coffee shop. 10 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Memory Survival by Steven Burton hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Humor, Romance) - Two gay men are in a thirty year relationship. The partner with dementia is supported by the other with humor, romantic nostalgia, and courage. 10 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Mollycoddled by L. Chambers hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After they're turfed out, one man and his dog discover there might be trouble and strife at home, but out in the big wide world the Nanny state has gone haywire. 12 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Moving On by Max Ruddock (Max Ruddock) writing as Below Average Score hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Sometimes moving on isn't so straightforward. (pdf) Discuss this script

The Nexus by John McCarthy hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Fantasy (sort of)) - A young and frustrated wannabe screenwriter finally finds inspiration in the least likely place. 8 pages

production: Low budget short. primarily 2 characters and 1 setting. (pdf) Discuss this script

Nicky's Place by Shawn Decker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After facing harassment and disappointment in the tech industry, a young woman takes a bold step towards reclaiming her power and embracing her sexuality by becoming an erotic dancer. But as she delves deeper into the world of adult entertainment, she finds herself faced with new challenges and obstacles that threaten to derail her journey of self-discovery and female empowerment. 30 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

No Job for Tenderfoots by Jason K. Allen hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Comedy) - Four notorious hit men show up at the same place, brought together by a mysterious cowboy who gives them an unusual mission. 19 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Nobody Likes Nate by Caleb Ferguson hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After accidentally causing their friend's death during a game of hide and seek, a group of friends struggle to decide what to do with the body. 29 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

One Of Us by Alan David Pritchard hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Concerned that they might not get the best grades for the upcoming examinations, four boys at a boarding school decide to break into the storeroom where their exam papers are held. Then one of the boys locks the other three in, and leaves. Betrayed and knowing they will get caught red-handed, the three incarcerated boys must face their own demons as well as their problems with each other. 37 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Pandemonium Department by Damien Michael Aulsberry hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Dublin 2030. A tale of live post oandemic. 5 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Paperboy by Vincent A Masson hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A man believes the local paperboy might know one of his darkest secrets. 20 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

People by Vikram Mohindru hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - They say every choice we make has an impact, which affects not just our own lives, but also the lives of PEOPLE we never met. 41 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Pink Freud: Candycane Capers by R5e hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After a long stint in the joint, a Psychoanalyst seeks refuge in his own drug induced nightmares... as a mentally unstable vigilante. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Portrait of a Woman by Michał Bilski hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - The inquisitive man tries to find out why Ms. Arty attempted to kill herself. 3 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Red and Blue: episode 1 by Ben (bigwhoop) hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A dramedy (drama/comedy) about Kylie's first week as a polcie officer with her anooying twin brother, Derik. Narrated by Kylie. 21 pages (doc) Discuss this script

Red on Yellow by John Staats writing as Sir Vival hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Two Amazonian tribesmen encounter a mysterious beast destroying their forest. (pdf) Discuss this script

Reed by Devn hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A man is confronted with his fear of reading outloud, when his conscience appears to visualize his anxiety until finally, he needs to make a choice, succumb to the pressure or find a way through the anxiety. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Repulsive by Chuck Conaway hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - After a young attorney has fling with a Cougar, 50s, he bumps into her the next day at a family cookout. 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Requiem Wauhatchie by Steve Miles hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Stranded in no man's land, a young Confederate soldier finds his courage tested when he comes face to face with a plucky Union veteran who refuses to quit. 7 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Respect by Nolan Bryand hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Mr. Glass is tired of being disrespected by his students. He finally takes measures into his own hands to force their respect. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

The Ride by Angela Teo hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Taylea deliberates her decision to leave her part-time job at a resort and a co-worker she has fallen for, until she meets Olympic archer Marc Evans. (pdf) Discuss this script

Short Fuse by L. Chambers (LC) writing as Pandemically Motivated hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A young man believing himself to be on the brink of greatness has his dreams crushed when Covid-19 strikes. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Simpatico by L. Chambers hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Two know-it-all friends believing themselves to be the authorities on love, sex, dating, and finding 'the one' recount the events of a one night stand. 21 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Six equals Nine by Christine Locker & Lee Ann Riddle hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A cash drop off to apartment six goes horribly right when it should have been made to number nine. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Smoking can kill by Gerlinde Kenkel & Bobby P. hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A man who has given himself up, wants to buy cigarettes, and meets on the way home a man who wants his money, and the robber is experiencing a surprise. 4 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Somebody Help Phillip! by Rob Herzog hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Rescuing a fallen old man leads Jeff on a strange journey. 10 pages

Rework of an < href="https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1680958421/">OWC script (pdf) Discuss this script

The Sound of the Life of the Mind of Summer by Calvin Pembroke hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A young man stalks his suspected cheating father with the help of his photography loving girlfriend. 39 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Steven Seagal: Psychic Warrior by Jax Kincade hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - The true story of iconic action film star Steven Seagal's "enlightened warrior" status that the CIA, NSA and NBA didn't want you to know about! 9 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Tea Next Tuesday by Chuck Conaway hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - Boss visits employee recovering from surgery, meets his wife and something happens. 3 pages

Production: Short script. Mountain house location. All day-time scenes, four roles; two females, two males (one male has no dialogue). (pdf) Discuss this script

To The Last Detail by Christina Katsiadakis hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A depressed mother finds a rather uncustomary way of making sure her family has nothing to worry about. 11 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Tricks, Lies and Backhanders by Howard Jensen (colkurtz8) hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - In the bar: A wily hustler has a trick shot up his sleeve he wants to show a few punters…at a price. In the lounge: An adulterous husband is waiting to meet his wife. What's the connection? (14 pages) (pdf) Discuss this script

Tricky by Jean-Pierre Chapoteau hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A talentless clown has difficulty pulling off his most prized magic trick. 1 page (pdf) Discuss this script

Tutor by Simon K. Parker hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy, Teen) - A young kid hires a drug addict to pretend to be his tutor. Has to get him drugs in exchange and then convince his parents. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Untitled by Sean Halket hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A ship's captain returns from a six year voyage to his wife and son and struggles greatly to reconnect with them. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Viral by Josh Park hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A student's obsession with going viral on the web threatens his relationship with his best friend. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

We Should Talk by Zara hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - WE SHOULD TALK, centers around the tumultuous relationship of what would seem like the perfect couple and their close knit of loony friends. 6 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Whispers of Dreams: A Journey to Heavenly by Morena Moahloli hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - A young ambitious writer, haunted by regret and burdened by his father's death, receives a long-waited acceptance letter to a prestigious School of arts. With the support of his estranged uncle, he embarks on a journey that will change his life. 15 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Whistling in the Dark by Joe Garza (SPQR) writing as George Mallory hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Comedy) - A mechanic must descend into the bowels of the city to find the talisman of life. (pdf) Discuss this script

The Wunderkind and The Underachiever by Pharaoh Knighton hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - When two opposite of brothers go to their fathers funeral, emotions take over. 8 pages (pdf) Discuss this script

Xmas by Michael Telford hosted by Simply Scripts

(Short, Dramedy) - {no logline} 14 pages (pdf) Discuss this script