Necessary Evil

A child must commit a terrible crime to keep an even greater atrocity from occurring.

Type:

Short

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

5pp

Genre:

Sci-Fi, Thriller

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

13+

Synopsis/Details

To alter the future, you only need to change history.

In an effort to save millions and prevent an unspeakable horror, a child goes back in time...

To commit murder.

All Accolades & Coverage

Finalist in multiple screenwriting competitions

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Hero's Journey

Story Situation:

Self-sacrifice for an ideal

Story Conclusion:

Surprise Twist

Linear Structure:

Linear

Moral Affections:

Right

Cast Size:

Several

Locations:

Couple

Special Effects:

Blood

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female under 13

Hero Type:

Ordinary

Advanced

Action Elements:

Hand to Hand Combat

Time Period:

Machine Age (1880–1945)

Country:

Germany

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Submitted: 2019-Jan-18

Last Updated: 2025-Jul-19

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The Writer: Adam Rocke

A “literary mercenary” for three decades, Adam has authored 50+ books (fiction and nonfiction, credited and ghosted), optioned and sold original screenplays, penned hundreds of feature articles, and created content for countless companies and brands. For more info on Adam, visit: www.AdamRocke.com Go to bio

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