“Midtown Writer’s Block”

Story by R. Reilly

Charlotte, a New York City screenwriter with a promising opportunity, finds herself staring at the blank page, her creativity stifled by an unyielding writer's block. The deadline set by the producer looms over her like a storm cloud, its presence growing louder and more oppressive with each tick of the clock—a reminder that this is her big break, and yet, inspiration eludes her grasp.

Sensing her friend's distress, Rebecca, a Theater Director with a flair for the dramatic, extends an invitation to lunch, hoping to provide Charlotte with a much-needed respite from her creative paralysis. Unbeknownst to Charlotte, Rebecca has orchestrated a theatrical spectacle with the help of actors from her theater group. This staged scene, complete with the intensity of what appears to be a kidnapping or even a murder, is designed to jolt Charlotte out of her creative slump.

As Charlotte unwittingly becomes a witness to this contrived drama, she is swept into a thrilling adventure across the bustling city of Manhattan. She trails behind what seems to be a husband and wife duo, whose criminal escapades unravel before her eyes. The scene escalates to a gripping climax, where she might even see a suspiciously wrapped body being surreptitiously dumped into the depths of the Hudson River from a secluded pier—or perhaps tossed from the height of a bridge. This entire elaborate ruse is Rebecca's ingenious attempt to reignite the spark of creativity within her friend, paving the way for Charlotte to break free from her writer's block and embrace the inspiration that surrounds her.

“THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT WRITING IS THAT THERE IS ALWAYS A BLANK PAGE WAITING. THE TERRIFYING THING ABOUT WRITING IS THAT THERE IS ALWAYS A BLANK PAGE WAITING.” ― J.K. ROWLING

The Writer

Charlotte Raven, a New York City writer is given the biggest opportunity of her career, but there’s one problem…‘writer’s block’. Maybe the craziest night of her life could have the breakthrough she’s been searching for.

Film Comparison: “After Hours” • “The Game” • “Manhattan Murder Mystery”