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DARKNESS EXPEDITION

DARKNESS EXPEDITION
By Bradley Viera

GENRE: Horror, Thriller
LOGLINE:

A young woman haunted by her past must confront her inner demons and a resurrected ex-boyfriend, intent on causing global destruction.

SYNOPSIS:

In her bedroom, Jessie Murphy, a 17-year-old dark-haired girl, plays her guitar while it rains outside. She is annoyed by shouting from the living room and reluctantly puts the guitar aside. Jessie rushes into the living room to find her father, Erick, arguing with her drunk brother, Ryan. Ryan blames his self-destructive behavior on his breakup with Selina. Jessie tries to calm Ryan, but he angrily demands his pills and shoves past her, forcefully throwing her to the floor. Ryan speeds down a rain-slick street and crashes into a tree. Jessie later sees a news report about the fatal crash and collapses in grief as Erick comforts her. Erick drives Jessie to Auburn University, urging her to focus on her studies for a fresh start. Jessie meets Bradley, who helps her find her class, and they feel a spark of chemistry. On campus, Bradley and Jessie bond over shared interests. Jessie confronts Selina about cheating on her brother, leading to a fight where Bradley defends Jessie. Jessie and Bradley share a tender moment and plan a date. They discuss their dark pasts, leading to a passionate night together. Bradley's mom, Madison, confronts him about being responsible and supportive. Bradley decides to leave town with Jessie's support. Ten years later, Jessie, Bradley, and their teenage son Bryce live a seemingly peaceful life until Bryce finds a note hinting at a secret involving Bradley. Bryce visits Brandon in a mental asylum, who reveals he is Bradley's twin. Jessie receives a distressing call from Bradley, who is then attacked by Brandon. Brandon kidnaps Bradley, and Jessie is forced to confront her dark past to save her family.

Jessie arrives at an abandoned warehouse, telling Bryce to stay in the car. She searches the warehouse, finds Bradley tied up in the basement, and frees him. They discover a bomb, and realize Bryce is in danger. Brandon kidnaps Bryce, and detonates an explosive, destroying Jessie's car. Jessie and Bradley pursue Brandon to the Everglades, where Jessie tases Brandon, killing him. Bradley finds closure at Brandon's grave but is accused of being involved in Ryan Murphy's death, leading to his arrest. Jessie breaks down but resolves to move forward. Jessie and her friend Claire go to a carnival, where Jessie meets Tristan. A disturbing call accuses Jessie of killing Brandon. Jessie opens up to Tristan about her trauma, and they share a tender moment. Bradley, in jail, explains his story to Erick, revealing a high school confrontation with Ryan where Bradley later kills him. Erick, horrified, threatens Bradley. Jessie's family home is burned down by Bradley, and she receives taunting calls. Jessie and Erick find a warehouse detailing Brandon's victims. Tristan vows vengeance, but James, a mysterious friend, kills him, and offers to help. At the Freddy Halloween Festival, Jessie receives a call with a photograph of Bradley and Carolina, directing her to meet at Brandon's house. Jessie confronts Carolina on a desolate bridge, who pulls a gun on her. Jessie leaps off the bridge as Carolina fires, and is saved by Erick. Carolina is killed by James. Bradley receives a package containing a glowing injector and declares his intent to rule the world.

Jessie, now in Miami Kendall, prepares breakfast for her family. Her daughter Amy goes to school, where she faces struggles with classmates. Amy attends a birthday party but it is interrupted by gunfire. Amy leads Jessie to a threatening message. Jester, formerly Bradley, seeks Selena's help. Jessie discovers an envelope hinting at her mother's past with Delvin, Jester's father. Jessie and her brother Garret search for clues. Megan, a friend, reveals herself as a double agent. Jessie learns her mother was involved with Delvin, who started the nightmare. Jessie confronts Delvin, who is killed by Megan. Jessie and her friends face chaos caused by Jester, who declares his intent to rule with a demon. Jessie, James, and Garrett fight the demon with a crystal device. In pivotal moments, Jessie regains control of her possessed self, confronts her demons, and seeks forgiveness. The story concludes with an impending final confrontation against Jester and the demonic forces threatening the world.

DARKNESS EXPEDITION

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Tasha Lewis

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Nate Rymer

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Bradley Viera

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