Stories by @ckelly2430

Pushing Luck

Kevin works as a grocery store clerk, but faces budget problems. To fix this he works as a con man, using his best friend Max as a partner. After a few successful cons Kevin feels like he's had enough until he and Max hit the jackpot: Henry Rodman, an extravagant millionaire. Eager to get the money they need Kevin and Max pull off a con on Rodman. Once it goes successfully Kevin feels like he can finally relax and uses this time to get close to his neighbor Elise. However, Rodman is not as cheerful as his public persona leads people to believe, and becomes obsessed with getting his money back. As Rodman becomes more aggressive with his tactics Kevin must do everything he can to keep himself and the people close to him safe.

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Liam and Alice

Liam, a photographer with insomnia unable to move on from a tragic loss, forms a connection with Alice, a free-spirited vampire.

Night at Movie Land 14

Freddy, just a year after working at his town theater MovieLand, is given the chance of a lifetime: one night alone after the boss suddenly has to leave. Seizing the opportunity, and ignoring others, Freddy and his best friend Alexis decide to use this to do a special screening of The End, their favorite horror movie. Just as the night is going smoothly an unexpected interruption happens, a bloodied woman running in. Horrified and insisting on not calling the cops the woman puzzles Freddy and the employees until a suited gentleman arrives. As the gentleman politely requests the woman back one thing stops her return, her insistence that he intends to use her as a sacrifice to a force of evil. As more masked assailants show up with the intent of getting their sacrifice back a group of underpaid employees must fight back as the possibility of total darkness becomes possible.

How Can I Help You Today?

Out of options and a job Jack gets a job at a soul crushing telemarketing job, one that becomes more difficult when customers and coworkers begin offing themselves in horrific and elaborate ways.

Crime Beast

Ben, a man trying to get by, is the secret leader of Grimlocks, a rising band of thieves that pull off high stakes heists in order to make sure the people they care about are better off. As he grows tired of the heist scene a new member, Eliza, suddenly joins and everything changes. Full of energy and rage Eliza puts the robberies into full gear, making them bigger than they ever could have hoped. As Ben digs deeper however he finds out Eliza's secret: she's a werewolf. As the full moon approaches and their infamy grows the group is tasked with the heist of a lifetime, all as a determined cop, an old rival, and Eliza's inner animal threatens everything.

Good Morning

Max, feeling stuck and past her prime, wants a change. A chance encounter with someone who has connections soon has Max finding an amazing opportunity: an appointment with Morgan Bail, the biggest morning talk show host. After Morgan shows interest Max finds herself wrapped into Morgan's world, and is put into seemingly neverending pressure and deadlines. As the stress builds, horror stories about working with Morgan become a daily talking point, and Morgan becomes more demanding. Just as Max feels like things can't get worse she soon finds herself watching Morgan cut open a man right in front of her. Discovering Morgan is a literal demon Max is soon tasked with finding more fresh victims to keep Morgan from wasting away. When romance begins to get in the way Morgan becomes even more aggressive, threatening everyone and everything Max cares about. As bloodshed becomes a daily occurrence Max must fight a brutal battle to gain her independence once and for all.

Florida Man

Joel lives a happy life in Florida with a good job and a loving wife. There's just one problem, his neighbor Frank. As soon as Joel finally gets tired of Frank's crazed ravings the unthinkable happens: Frank's predictions come true. Faced with the end of the world Joel and Frank must work together to survive and make it back to the ones they love.

Neutral

A bounty hunter and his prisoner break down on a desert road. After a long, hot, miserable day together, their shot at freedom comes unexpectedly.

New Guy (adult animated series)

Plagued by apocalyptic visions signaling the end of days Ben moves to small town Cantorville, and scores a job at megacorporation UltimaCorp. Befriending coworkers slacker Joe and top employee Amy Ben thinks the job won't be so bad until he realizes something about the company and the town itself: its built on the gates of hell. As Ben encounters threat such as a pop singer who pledges herself to Satan and unleashes the worst of the office, an unhinged intern, and the boss' demonic dog, Ben finds himself in both a struggle to keep his job and keep the town safe from evil, all while a mysterious cult that may be connected to the company plans their next move

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The Allens

Kyle and Lilly, a young couple, have gotten used to life in a small town. However, complications arise. Kyle faces extortion and Lilly's usual business of painting fails to take off. One night they are suddenly interrupted by their new neighbors, the wealthy and mysterious Allens. A former filmmaker and his muse, the Allens present themselves as cheerful yet eccentric, and the two couples form a friendship. Shortly after things start to get better as Lilly begins to get recognition for her work and those targeting Kyle mysteriously disappear. However at the same time the Allens begin to display behavior both seductive and intimidating. As a horrifying conclusion draws nearer Kyle and Lilly must discover who their neighbors truly are.

The Art of Massacre

Evan started out as bright and full of hope, but years of working at a soul-crushing office and being insulted by his boss has convinced him life will never get better. At his lowest point Evan meets beautiful artist Emma, and the two immediately hit it off. Things gets even better when Evan discovers that his new coworker is none other than Emma, causing their relationship to blossom. However as things get going Emma reveals her true side: deeply controlling. Desperate to get out of the relationship Evan begins to fall for someone else but discovers there's just one catch: Emma is a blood lusting psychopath who will stop at nothing to get rid of anyone who poses a threat to her and Evan. As the bodies pile up Evan must stand up to Emma and end her rampage.

The Artist

Emily is a journalist who has been given the opportunity of the lifetime: an interview with acclaimed artist Jack Wilmer. During the interview Jack seems closed off at first but slowly the two begin to form a friendship. However, the closer they get the more Jack's secret becomes revealed: obsessed with the perfect painting Jack kills strangers to harness their mangled beauty for his art. As Jack's relationship becomes more threatening Emily must fight for her life and avoid becoming inspiration.

Knights of Badassdom 2

Years after swearing off LARPing Joe and Gwen are roped by Eric into where they never expected to be, a massive comic convention. What starts out as a normal outing soon turns sinister when evil is once again summoned. As bodies begin to pile up the group must turn to unlikely allies in order to stop the slaughter.

Black Friday

Sam's life is far from perfect. He just got fired, his girlfriend is controlling and manipulative, and his dad died in a black friday riot. Out of options Sam gets a job at superstore Mega-Mart. Plagued by traumatic memories and forced to deal with annoying coworkers Sam dreads the upcoming Black Friday. Much to his joy everything goes well. Until a customer kills him. However the next day Sam wakes up to find it's once again Black Friday. Sam soon discovers that not only is he stuck in a Black Friday time loop, but each loop causes the customers to literally turn into bloodthirsty demons. Sam now must overcome his trauma and learn to cooperate with his coworkers, who are going through the same thing, in order to survive the day and end the loop.

Headbanger

Rob, the leader of a struggling metal band, is feeling the effects of being unknown: low morale, bad gigs, and grumbling band members. However his undying love for the genre finally gets the attention of world famous music executive Dan Sterling, who has just what it takes to make them big. Just as it looks like Rob will get everything he's wanted signs of something sinister appear. As the band's quality increases, so does their anger and a mysterious addiction. Soon Rob discovers the truth: Dan is undead and slowly turning the band into vampires. Now Rob, along with Star, a drifter with knowledge of the industry, and Ricky Jameson, a rock and roll legend turned priest, must defeat his funk, save his friends from becoming bloodsuckers, and most importantly stop metal from ending up in the hands of a centuries old poser.

Budget Cuts

Dave's life is in a rut. He's in a dead end office job stuck with equally miserable coworkers all just waiting for the day to end. When their boss, Jim, notices the aura he decides to end there's one way to fix the mood: a weekend team building exercise in the woods. But there's a twist: in these exact woods ten years ago a Jason Vorhees like killer was rumored to have killed two teenagers and is believed to still lurk in the woods. Believing that if they can make it here they can make it anywhere Jim focuses on this particular spot to build strong relationships. What starts out as a weekend of beer and bickering takes a deadly turn when animals... and people start showing up dead. As the bodies begin piling up a reluctant group who would rather be anywhere else must band together to survive someone engaging in a particular brand of downsizing.

Drunken Night

Tamara, having been suddenly dumped right before Christmas, decides to drown her sorrows in a local bar. Hours before Christmas strikes Tamara finds herself joined by disgraced sports star Jack, cynical mall Santa Derek, undying optimist Gloria, tech investor Trevor, widow Lillian, and neurotic security guard Roger. As the group bonds and shares stories an unexpected blackout occurs, followed by a dead body outside. As a mysterious strain causes those outside to be consumed with rage an unlikely band of strangers must work together to fight for survival and to make it to Christmas as a vicious horde demands blood.

Bad Reception

Phil and Molly are about to reach the happiest day of their life: their marriage. As the two plan the perfect wedding several flaws come into the way, namely the guests. As unhappy parents, a judgemental bridesmaid, a rowdy brother delighted to drink as much as possible, and an unconvential priest supervising a trainee who just happens to be a bitter coworker threaten the wedding the two manage to get to the day of their dreams. Until one of the guests' death begins to point to demons that is. As a brutal and apocalyptic battle wages no one is spared in either way as a vicious horde descends upon the wedding, using the rage of those in attendance to spur a bloodlust. As bodies pile up and tensions reach an all time high the guests and couple must fight to survive, and possibly become family in the process.