The Faust Syndrome
Submision Type
book
Logline
A Stranger takes a trip to Hell to speak with Sam, who recounts a story that is too good to be true. A deal with the devil ends with a man's damnation...or does it? The story of a tortured soul where not everything is what it seems.
Genre
Suspense/Thriller,Horror
Short Summary
A stranger descends into Hell to interview Sam, the most evil person known to man, who is crucified upside down on a cross and covered by ravens representing his every sin.
Setting
Hell/everytown, USA/Washington DC/world
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence,Nudity,Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Sam
Age: 21-35
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Greedy,Power Hungry,Crazy,Narcisstic,Aggressive,Manipulative
Additional Character Details
Name: Belial
Age: ageless
Gender: Male
Role: Tempter
Key Traits: Manipulative,Villainous,Seductive
Additional Character Details
Name: Frankie
Age: 20s
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Confident,Aspiring,Charming,Empathetic,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Susan
Age: 20s
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Selfless,Romantic,Strong Moral Code,Sexy