William McKechnie Author

The Cloak
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On a night shattered by a violent storm, six-year-old Peter is paralysed by fear—until his grandmother shares a cherished family secret. Passed down through generations, the legendary blue cloak is woven from elfin stardust, capable of offering absolute protection to anyone who truly believes in its power.

As the years pass, Peter's unwavering faith in the magic cloak makes him an easy target for ridicule, testing the patience of those he loves most. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, the line between childhood fairytale and extraordinary reality is put to the ultimate test.

A heartwarming and dramatic tale about the enduring strength of innocence, family, and the power of belief.

The Dome
Scriptwriting for a short film

A fast-paced, dark horror short script that will leave you gasping for air.

Four friends, lost in a pea-soup fog on a remote country lane, stumble across a derelict dome standing in an overgrown field. Taped to the rusting metal shell is a gleaming promise: "Wear the Magna-Suit and fly at supersonic speeds like a superhero!"

Lured inside by the eccentric owner's offer of free, mouth-watering steaks, the men strap themselves into padded flying suits for the ultimate adrenaline rush.

For ten glorious minutes, they soar through the air in pure ecstasy.
Then the power cuts out.
The weightlessness vanishes.
And the true, horrifying purpose of the suits and the diner next door is revealed.

Includes:

Format: Fast-paced, atmospheric short screenplay format.
Reading Time: Approx. 10 to 15 minutes quick horror read.
Warning: Contains graphic horror, strong language, blood, and dark themes.

Jokar Ma Aresha

A mysterious stranger. A cryptic warning. A mother's desperate race against time.

When an oddly dressed old man appears on her doorstep chanting the phrase "JOKAR MA AHRESHA", a mother brushes it off as a strange encounter. But when the stranger reappears inside her home with a set of ancient fortune-telling cards, she is plunged into a chilling premonition of a tragic accident at a nearby lake.

Was it a terrifying nightmare, or a glimpse of what is to come? Realising the impending danger to her daughters, she embarks on a frantic race against fate itself.

A suspenseful supernatural short story about maternal love, destiny, and a stranger's ultimate sacrifice.