SCRIPT WRITING
Written By
Shahwaiz Warraich
8/21/2023
Title: Temporal Nexus
Genre: Science Fiction/Thriller
Logline: In a world where time travel is regulated, a brilliant physicist discovers a dangerous temporal nexus that allows access to multiple timelines. As he battles against a powerful government agency and his own ethical dilemmas, he must decide whether to protect the secret or risk unraveling the fabric of time.
SYNOPSIS
ACT I:
INT. PHYSICS LAB - DAY
Dr. JASON HARRIS (30s, brilliant physicist) is engrossed in his research when he stumbles upon a temporal anomaly—a shimmering portal that connects different time periods. Intrigued, he begins his secret investigations.
INT. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - DAY
Agent LUCAS GRAYSON (40s, stern and ambitious) becomes aware of the temporal anomaly. He believes it has the potential to disrupt the stability of the timeline and assigns Agent EMILY PARKER (30s, resourceful and dedicated) to investigate.
EXT. CITY STREET - DAY
Jason witnesses an innocent woman being killed by a criminal. He decides to use the temporal nexus to prevent her death, altering the timeline.
ACT lI:
INT. JASON'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Jason is haunted by the consequences of his actions. He realizes that tampering with the timeline has unintended effects, leading to an alternate reality where the world is in chaos.
INT. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - DAY
Emily uncovers Jason's involvement in the temporal nexus and confronts him. Jason explains his intentions, but Emily warns him about the dangers of disrupting the timeline further.
INT. UNDERGROUND LAB - DAY
Jason and Emily team up to study the temporal nexus and discover that it was created by a long-lost scientist, Dr. Margaret Adler. They learn about a hidden facility where Dr. Adler's research is stored
ACT lII:
INT. HIDDEN FACILITY - DAY
Jason and Emily infiltrate the facility, encountering various security obstacles. They find Dr. Adler's research and learn that the temporal nexus was designed as a failsafe mechanism to repair time anomalies.
INT. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - DAY
Lucas discovers Jason and Emily's activities and realizes the power the temporal nexus holds. He decides to capture them to control the timeline for his personal gain.
INT. TEMPORAL NEXUS CHAMBER - NIGHT
Jason, Emily, and Lucas confront each other in the heart of the temporal nexus. Jason argues for using its power responsibly, while Lucas seeks to exploit it. A tense battle ensues.
ACT lV:
EXT. ROOFTOP - DAY
Jason, Emily, and Lucas reach a precarious truce. They realize that they must work together to prevent the temporal nexus from falling into the wrong hands. They set out to destroy the nexus.
INT. TEMPORAL NEXUS CHAMBER - NIGHT
Jason and Emily successfully destroy the temporal nexus, sealing off access to multiple timelines. Lucas is apprehended, and Jason and Emily part ways, each carrying the weight of their decisions.
INT. JASON'S APARTMENT - DAY
In the aftermath, Jason reflects on the consequences of his actions. He has learned the importance of respecting the integrity of time and vows to use his knowledge responsibly.
Final Thoughts:
"Temporal Nexus" is a thrilling science fiction screenplay that explores the moral and ethical implications of time travel. It delves into the complex relationships between characters while providing captivating action sequences. The story ultimately highlights the importance of balancing scientific curiosity with the consequences of altering time
