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About David
David Bentley is a Massachusetts-based screenwriter and playwright specializing in emotionally raw, psychologically intense horror and drama. His short scripts Don’t Speak and Cocoon have gained traction online, with Don’t Speak earning over 2,000 views and dozens of shares. Currently studying English and Theatre at Salem State University, David blends visceral storytelling with cinematic flair, crafting unforgettable, character-driven narratives. He's seeking collaborators who want bold, grounded stories with heart, horror, and impact.
Unique traits: -Emotionally-driven horror storyteller -Strong cinematic voice -Writing uncomfortable truths effectively (trauma, abuse, grief, guilt, etc.) -Strong focus on character development -Writing visual and atmospheric horror -Can write and have written both screenplays/stage plays
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Don't Speak Thriller ⋄ Horror Ten years after escaping a childhood marked by silence and violence, a withdrawn young woman is haunted by the darkness she tried to bury — until tragedy forces her to return home and face the voice she was never allowed to use.
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Dissonance Fantasy ⋄ Drama In Development – While growing up with living, personified emotions known as "alters" within her, a troubled young woman must harness their power to stop a dark force from reclaiming her soul.
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Deception (SHORT STAGEPLAY) Experimental ⋄ Thriller When a psychiatric patient claims her life is nothing more than a scripted performance, her therapist’s attempts to help unravel turn into a battle of control, identity, and authorship—until she finally snaps.
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Cocoon (2025) Thriller ⋄ Horror When a woman awakens bound in an abandoned warehouse, a familiar voice from her past forces her into a chilling ritual — one that will test the limits of guilt, vengeance, and the supernatural.
Education
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Salem State University
(2020)
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