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DARK CHOCOLATE

DARK CHOCOLATE
By Mark Deuce

GENRE: Thriller, Action
LOGLINE:

When a cryptic intelligence leak threatens to expose Britain’s entire network of undercover agents, MI6’s sharpest operative, codenamed Dark Chocolate, is sent to East Germany amidst the chaos of the Berlin Wall’s collapse to uncover a traitor before the secrets are sold to the highest bidder.

SYNOPSIS:

Elevator Pitch for Dark Chocolate

Picture this: it’s November 1989, and the Berlin Wall is crumbling. The world’s watching history unfold, but in the shadows of East Berlin’s smoky bars and graffiti-scarred alleys, a deadly game of espionage is about to explode. Dark Chocolate is a pulse-pounding spy thriller that drops you into the heart of this chaotic turning point through the eyes of Eleanor Vance, MI6’s most cunning operative, codenamed Dark Chocolate for her smooth, layered, and dangerous edge.

When a cryptic leak reveals that a traitor is selling a list of Britain’s undercover agents to the highest bidder—potentially a rogue Stasi officer or worse—Ellie’s sent on a high-stakes mission to identify the mole, secure the list, and stop the deal before it obliterates MI6’s network across Europe. With only 72 hours and a single clue, “The baker kneads at midnight,” she navigates a city where trust is a trap and everyone’s got a secret. She teams up with a roguish smuggler, Lukas Brandt, whose charm hides as many questions as answers, and faces a trio of suspects: a calculating Stasi scientist, a desperate East German officer, and a suspiciously flush British embassy worker.

This isn’t just another spy flick—it’s a character-driven thrill ride that blends the cerebral twists of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with the raw, kinetic energy of Atomic Blonde. Ellie’s not a superhuman; she’s a flawed, fierce woman haunted by a past mission’s failure, driven to redeem herself while outsmarting double-crosses at every turn. The backdrop of Berlin’s upheaval—crowds storming checkpoints, Stasi shredding files, punk anthems blaring—grounds the stakes in a vivid, lived-in world.

Dark Chocolate delivers breathless chases across rooftops, brutal hand-to-hand fights in crumbling safehouses, and a climactic betrayal that’ll leave audiences stunned. It’s a fresh, female-led take on the genre, with a whip-smart script, atmospheric visuals, and an ending that teases more without forcing a sequel. Perfect for fans craving espionage with heart, grit, and a hell of a twist.

Marcos Fizzotti

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Preston Poulter

Atomic Blond, but darker. I enjoyed reading the synopsis, but it reads more like a pitch.

Bobby G

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Mark Deuce

Really appreciate the perfect rating Marcos Fizzotti

Mark Deuce

Thank you so much Bobby G for the perfect rating!

Mark Deuce

Thanks for the feedback and yes Preston Poulter you are spot-on, this is a pitch. Have a great rest of the week.

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