A Pawn for Malice
Logline
A young heiress kills her abusive husband in self-defense and escapes the wrath of his ruthless father. Hoping to begin anew, she unexpectedly finds herself a victim once again, when the Senator she accepts an executive position with is targeted by a deranged constituent.
Genre
Crime,Drama,Suspense/Thriller,Romance
Short Summary
Jessica escapes Hal Wilton's tyranny after killing his abusive son, Richard in self-defense. With the help of her aunt, she moves on & accepts an exec. spot with a young NY Senator & sponsor of the controversial Death Penalty Bill. Unbeknownst, it places her in the spotlight and peril once again.
The governor's son is killed by an escaped convict. The death penalty becomes the media's main focus, causing the convict's deranged brother to be fired from his job & sends him on a path of revenge, targeting and kidnapping the Senator's top aide, Jessica, who personally takes the lead to find her.
Setting
Fictional Town of Wilton,Maine and Upstate, New York
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Jessica Rochelle Wilton
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Sophisticated, Badass, Beautiful, Confident, Engaging, Perseverance
Additional Character Details
Name: Sen. Bryan Gallagher
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Masculine, Strong Moral Code, Heartthrob, Confident, Decisive, Heroic, Honorable, Aspiring, Aggressive, Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Sylas Corbat
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Villainous, Criminal
Additional Character Details
Name: (Aunt) Florence Rochelle Newcomb
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Beautiful,Blunt,Confident,Decisive,Educated,Gracious, Sophisticated
Development Pitch