Slaying the Mouse
Logline
The unusual true story of a nerdy college student who finds himself trapped in a strange dreamlike world after he mysteriously slips into a deep coma and discovers the only way out is to face his ultimate fear.
Genre
Drama, Paranormal, Spiritual ,Other
Short Summary
Jason’s world tilts sideways when he finds himself staring at his body lying lifeless in a hospital bed. “Am I dreaming? Am I dead?” Despair and confusion consume him until a mysterious woman appears and reveals that his body has slipped into a deep coma. And then he realizes she’s not alone.
Jason is finally able to confront his biggest fear – his fear of death. With courage and a smile, he and his otherworldly allies steer his dreamtime sailing vessel toward the passage to the next world, leaving the physical world, and his suffering, behind.
Setting
Arizona, New Jersey
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,,Quest,Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions,,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Jason
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heroic, Underdog, Complex, Blunt, Outspoken, Funny, Desperate,Desperate,Insecure,Underdog,Blunt,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Wendy
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Perseverance, Sarcastic, Complex, Empathetic, Modest, Aspiring, Funny,Charming,Empathetic,Faithful,Naive,Modest,Funny,Sarcastic,Visionary,Aspiring
Additional Character Details
Name: Tim
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Role: skeptic
Key Traits: Funny, Charming, Empathetic, Engaging,Charming,Empathetic,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Raventalker
Age: 40s
Gender: Female
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Leader,Honorable,Selfless,Skillful,Visionary,Strong Moral Code
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