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This eerie suspense thriller follows insomniac, Luke who pays debt-stricken Gemma to perform erotic routines entitled Domestic Bliss in the dead hours. In this scene, we get a peek into the mind of a possible psychopath as Luke encounters a work colleague on the stairwell of a corporate building. It would appear this voyeur is to be feared. This excerpt is taken from Falling Awake by Charles J Harwood . Excerpt from Falling Awake by Charles J Harwood This Client is Best Left Alone Charles J Harwood Luke entered the building, took a left past the lifts and towards the stairs. The seven-storey climb never failed to provide a kick for the circulation and ensured aural hygiene from small-talk. The encroaching footfalls warned him today was not going to be one of those days. The footfalls hastened towards him and Andrew Chapelstowe, coordinator of correspondence, snagged him with his sights. ‘Mornin’ Luke. I thought I might find you here.’ Andrew waited for Luke on the corn...

The Shuttered Room by Charles J Harwood  pushes the boundaries of abduction to the limit: obsession, forbidden love and sexual chemistry. Stockholm Syndrome Romance This crime novel tells the story of hostage, Jess, who spies upon her captors from a spyhole in the bedroom floor. In this scene, she waits for her breakfast. Instead, her most feared captor, Justin emerges with a nasty surprise. A Thriller on Psychological Warfare The bolt disengaged on the ensuite door. Justin emerged through the bedroom door. He stood by the window and fished out a table runner from his pocket. Put this on,’ he said flatly. Jess’s mouth fell open, a question teetering on her lips. She stood without thinking and stared at the cloth. ‘Put this on,’ he repeated. Justin’s eyes had that glassy obsidian look she’d seen yesterday. Nonplussed, Jess took the runner and draped it over her shoulder as a scarf. Twisted Stockholm Syndrome Charles J Harwood ‘Not like...

A contemporary English drama, adapted from my novel, A Hard Lesson, the story explores betrayal, torn loyalties and peer pressure. A character study on how people behave when under the spell of a manipulative sociopath, every character is tested to the limit. Modern English Screenplay The story centres upon a teacher, Sarah who is assigned to tutor a dyslexic, Josh, who becomes a suspect to a stabbing. Her boyfriend, Frank belongs to a tightly-knit clique controlled by fearsome Kurt who lacks human empathy. Little does she realise a link exists between her job and Frank’s world. But being timid by nature, she would appear insignificant to the likes of Kurt. But the dynamics of the group begin to change when a sexual chemistry develops between her and Josh after she sets him an assignment on erotic art. One insignificant event has an unforeseen impact upon a system that would appear infallible. As a result, the story climaxes in an unexpected way. Screenplay on Kindle A Hard L...