#AbusedNoMore
ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DETECTIVE DRAMA MYSTERY SUSPENSE/THRILLER FAMILY
Contemporary
Thomas B Salvini
Logline
Three women band together to form a support group for abused women, hoping to create a safe place. All is good until an abuser thinks he is the abused and sets out to seek revenge. The suspense peaks when one of the women is taken hostage and the other two try to save her life.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Crime,Detective,Drama,Mystery,Suspense/Thriller,Family
Short Summary
A prominent business woman, who had experienced sexual abuse, solicits the idea of a support group on social media. The outcry makes her want to set up a meeting place for abused women and does so with her friends. They meet, share their stories and develop trust to create a safe place.
After several murders, one of the three friends is taken hostage and the other two try to find her. A tense and thrilling pursuit ensues. They find their friend and one gets trapped with her and the murderer. Their struggle to survive is tested by their truth and courage.
Setting
New York City/Greenwich Village/SoHo
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity,Sexual Abuse,Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Nicolette Henry
Age: 41
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Faithful,Gracious,Empathetic,Educated,Leader,Selfless,Outspoken,Funny,Romantic,Sophisticated,Sexy,Skillful,Visionary
Additional Character Details
Name: Zahara Soldanas
Age: 41
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Charming,Complex,Empathetic,Gracious,Educated,Modest,Sexy,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Kelly Waldron
Age: 41
Gender: Female
Role: logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Gracious,Educated,Sexy,Blunt,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Connor Haynes
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Charming,Aggressive,Complex,Desperate,Educated,Insecure,Masculine,Skillful,Secretive,Manipulative,Empathetic,Lone Wolf
Development Pitch
#AbusedNoMore takes sexual assault and abuse to a level of understanding of why it may have happened to start...not justifying the actions, but understanding the emotional triggers that caused it. It is a story of three best friends sharing their experiences and trying to help others get beyond their struggles in coping. Their bond, courage and unity are tested when what was to be a safe environment becomes a place of fear and horror. After several members are murdered, two of these friends are put to an even bigger test...survival. Truths are told as both emotional and physical struggles ensue bringing an end to one's story. In the end humanity is what survives...even if having to fight for it means losing your own. #AbusedNoMore brings to light abuse from an abuser's point of view without glorifying it and at the same time putting a spotlight on the victims and their struggles. Through truths that are shared from both the abuser and the victims we see a different story...one that needs to be heard. This story is very relevant to today, what we are experiencing and especially the #MeToo movement. It would make a great movie or limited series because it shows the emotional side of the abuser...why he abuses...how he justifies it in his mind. At the same time we see the victims and how their trust led to their own horror. There is a balance of good and evil, but evil in its truth. It is shocking, thrilling and very emotional...a combination viewers want in a murder mystery.