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SimplyScripts Screenwriting Discussion Board  /  1Q '24 OWC  /  Who Wrote What and Writers' Choice for Feb '24 OWC
Posted by: Don, March 3rd, 2024, 3:41pm
3.64285714285714 The House That Whispers by Anthony Cawood (AnthonyCawood) writing as Reverend Henry Dawson Ellis Bull - In a desolate neighborhood, two young boys confront the eerie secrets of an infamous haunted house. - Short, Horror

3.57142857142857 House Divided by Paul Knauer (PKCardinal) writing as Bob V. Lah - A couple deals with the fallout from a long-held disagreement. - Short, Drama

3.57142857142857 This Old House by Matthew Taylor (Matthew Taylor) writing as Imposter Syndrome Sufferer - Things escalate when an unhinged man is left alone in an old house with the memories it holds. - Short, Drama, Tragedy

3.21428571428571 Simple Little Home by Andrew Lightfoot (Lightfoot) writing as Tis a Gift - A dying old man visits his home before it gets demolished, but he has a plan. - Short, Drama

3.21428571428571 Bear Trap by Rob Herzog (Rob) writing as Dan Haggerty - The former members of a rock band meet in the house where they recorded a hit album. - Short, Drama

3.14285714285714 The Briefing by Colin Sharp (ColinS) writing as Buscopan - Two men meet in an abandoned house, one assigns the other a weighty task. - Short, Drama

3.07142857142857 Calling Millie by Gary Howell (Gary in Houston) writing as Edgar Allan Poe - Three teenagers attempt to summon a long-dead child murderer for a social media video, but what they get instead will surely make the video go viral. - Short, Drama

3.07142857142857 Sunrise by Max Ruddock & Isaac Shaw (Pleb) writing as Caned And Unable - A reclusive widow living in the Scottish Highlands decides to make the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. - Short, Horror, Thriller

3.07142857142857 The Gift by Sean Elwood (Zombie Sean) writing as Tristan Rêveur - A teenage girl attempts to get rid of her stalker. - Short, Horror

The House That Never Was by Kathy Cranford (kcranford) writing as Dreamland - The kindness of a stranger and the shelter of his weathered house save a young woman from impending peril. - Short, Drama

Bad Intentions by Zack Akers (Zach) writing as Mr. Rothman - A trio of delinquents get more than they bargained for when they decide to check out a local urban legend. - Short, Horror, Slasher

Siege by Jeffrey E. Kitchell (jeffrey) writing as anonymous - Two bank robbers are holed up in a moonshiner's cabin...or are they? - Short, Crime

Sugar Bomb by R5e (Gum) writing as Mucilaginous Agglutinant - Three kids start their summer off with a bang! - Short, Comedy

Ho Bag by Spencer McDonald (spencerforhire) writing as Rider X - A scorned country wife performs her own DIY divorce after being cheated on. - Short, Horror

Doctor Kay's House by Michael Godby (D.A.Banaszak) writing as Toll's Toy - A group of teenage boys say goodbye to an abandoned cottage they used to play in as children. - Short, Comedy

“Fix It?” Or, “Torch It!" by Lew Sherwood (Big Lew) writing as Big Lew - When a new Home Renovation TV Show asks viewers if the owners of a rundown old shack should renovate it, or obliterate it, the answers could get a little fiery! - Short, Comedy, Horror
Posted by: Zombie Sean, March 3rd, 2024, 3:43pm; Reply: 1
Amazing, Anthony. Loved The House That Whispers. Definitely rated that one the highest rating. Left me spooked, all around!

Good job everyone else. This OWC had some really entertaining entries. I was not disappointed by any of them.

Sean
Posted by: Gary in Houston, March 3rd, 2024, 3:53pm; Reply: 2
Anthony! You old codger -- great job and congratulations!  And cudos to everyone who entered -- was really a pleasure reading the scripts this month!
Posted by: Matthew Taylor, March 3rd, 2024, 3:58pm; Reply: 3
Nice one, Anthony! Really good script.

And you PK, House Divided was my fav.

Really cool entries this challenge, well done all.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, March 3rd, 2024, 5:27pm; Reply: 4
Wow, what a nice surprise for a Sunday evening!

Thanks all, glad you liked and I'll be adding a few of the suggestions made.

Another great OWC with some really good scripts!
Posted by: Gum, March 3rd, 2024, 5:38pm; Reply: 5
Way to go Ant!  As well, a great job all around for those who entered, quite the potpourri of ideas on display for this OWC. Till next time…
Posted by: kcranford, March 3rd, 2024, 5:41pm; Reply: 6
Congratulations Anthony!  Well deserved for a very nice script.  Thanks to everyone for all the entertaining scripts, I enjoyed reading them all.  Another successful OWC in the books!  
Posted by: LC, March 3rd, 2024, 5:46pm; Reply: 7
Congrats, Ant! Well deserved.

And, long live the OWC.
Thanks Don, and everyone else who threw their hat in the ring.
Posted by: PKCardinal, March 3rd, 2024, 6:52pm; Reply: 8

Quoted from Matthew Taylor


And you PK, House Divided was my fav.



That's hilarious, as This Old House was MY top scorer! Really well done. Loved it.

Also, congrats to Anthony! Well deserved!
Posted by: big lew, March 3rd, 2024, 6:56pm; Reply: 9
Well, kudos to the house that Anthony built,  absolutely one of my favorites!

And hats off to one and all who submitted, with a special nod to the high-scorers who especially entertained us!

Great job, one and all.

Wishing the best to the OWC'ers until the next time.
Posted by: SAC, March 3rd, 2024, 7:05pm; Reply: 10
Congrats Anthony! I only read ten and didn’t vote, but in my small same yours got top marks for sure. Well done to everyone who entered! Another great challenge.

Steve
Posted by: ghost and_ghostie gal, March 3rd, 2024, 8:19pm; Reply: 11
Congrats Ant! And to everyone else. Great job all! :)-A
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, March 4th, 2024, 2:23am; Reply: 12
Thanks all
Posted by: Pleb, March 4th, 2024, 7:51am; Reply: 13
Congrats Anthony, not surprised that one came out on top!

And well done to all who took part.
Posted by: ColinS, March 6th, 2024, 8:07am; Reply: 14
Congrats Anthony, PK and Matt for top spots but a well done to everybody, remember enjoying every read!

Thought it was a clever theme from Don, hopefully with the one location/ low budget, somebody might get one of them picked up!
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